Nevada Sen. Jacky Rosen, who narrowly won re-election in the same state where President-elect Trump was elected, is urging Democrats to make Nevada the nation's first primary in the 2028 presidential election.
“We're very proud to look like the rest of the country. We're one of the most ethnically diverse states,” she said in an interview on FOX News Digital.
The Nevada Democratic Party also argued in a memo earlier this month that the state should be a starter in the next presidential election.
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Rosen, center, advocated for Nevada to be elected in the first primary in 2028. (Reuters)
“If Democrats want to win back working-class voters and rebuild a broad coalition of voters of color, they need to make the nation's most working-class and most diverse battleground states their first presidential primary of the 2028 cycle.” should be elevated to elective status,” the state wrote. Party Chair Daniele Monroe-Moreno reported. nevada independent.
Rosen cited several characteristics of Nevada residents that make the state a great place for Democrats to start. “We have one of the fastest growing Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Asian American populations in the country. We have a really strong and engaged Black community,” she said. explained. “We're a strong union state, a hard-working state. We have tourism. You can talk about tourism being the biggest economic driver of any state in this country.”
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Rosen narrowly defeated Republican Sam Brown in the 2024 Senate race. (Reuters)
“My hope is that anyone who wants to be a Democratic leader … can come to Nevada and hear from a diverse group of businesses and individuals, including about 200,000 veterans. ” said the senator.
“Come hear from our small businesses, our veterans, our seniors, all the different groups. We'll hear what people are concerned about and what they want again.” she added.
Democratic senators want Nevada's first primary to be held in 2028 as the party prepares to elect a new leader. Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chairman Jamie Harrison has announced his intention to step down after the 2024 election. Many Democratic members have already announced their candidacy to become the next leader.
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DNC Director Jamie Harrison announced he is resigning following disappointing election results. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
The movement to make Nevada the first state primary, especially the decision to make South Carolina the first state primary in the 2024 election, previously held the title of the nation's first Democratic primary. It began in response to a major backlash from New Hampshire. .
Rosen also reflected on his narrow election victory over Republican candidate Sam Brown and the lead over Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris.
“Nevada races are always close,” she prefaced.
According to the Democratic Party, “My motto is, I agree where I can. I will fight where I have to fight. I will say that my real motto is: be realistic to get results.”
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Mr. Rosen was named one of the most bipartisan members of Congress. (Fox News)
Rosen emphasized bipartisan efforts during the campaign, citing several groups that ranked her among the most bipartisan in Congress and the Senate.
“I am able to serve Nevada and be one of the most bipartisan, effective and independent senators who will always put Nevada first,” she said.
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Her advice to Democrats across the country, including those running for office in 2026, is: “Be present. Be active. Listen to the people. Don't worry about what they're worried about. Find out what they want. Be practical and do it.” Be realistic and find something you can agree on. ”
