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United States Senate election in Nevada, 2024 (June 11 Democratic primary)

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U.S. Senate, Nevada
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Democratic primary
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General election
Election details
Filing deadline: March 15, 2024
Primary: June 11, 2024
General: November 5, 2024
Pre-election incumbent:
Jacky Rosen (Democratic)
How to vote
Poll times: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Voting in Nevada
Race ratings
Cook Political Report: Lean Democratic
DDHQ and The Hill: Lean Democratic
Inside Elections: Lean Democratic
Sabato's Crystal Ball: Lean Democratic
Ballotpedia analysis
U.S. Senate battlegrounds
U.S. House battlegrounds
Federal and state primary competitiveness
Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub, 2024
See also
U.S. Senate, Nevada
U.S. Senate • 1st • 2nd • 3rd • 4th
Nevada elections, 2024
U.S. Congress elections, 2024
U.S. Senate elections, 2024
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A Democratic Party primary took place on June 11, 2024, in Nevada to determine which Democratic candidate would run in the state's general election on November 5, 2024.

Incumbent Jacky Rosen advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Nevada.

Thirty-four of 100 seats in the U.S. Senate were up for election in 2024, including one special election. At the time of the election, Democrats had a 51-49 majority.[1] Of the seats up for election in 2024, Democrats held 19, Republicans held 11, and independents held four. As of May 2024, eight members of the U.S. Senate had announced they were not running for re-election.

Candidate filing deadline Primary election General election
March 15, 2024
June 11, 2024
November 5, 2024


Heading into the election, the incumbent was Jacky Rosen (Democrat), who was first elected in 2018.

A primary election is an election in which registered voters select a candidate that they believe should be a political party's candidate for elected office to run in the general election. They are also used to choose convention delegates and party leaders. Primaries are state-level and local-level elections that take place prior to a general election. Nevada has a closed primary system, in which the selection of a party's candidates in an election is limited to registered party members.[2][3]

This page focuses on Nevada's United States Senate Democratic primary. For more in-depth information on the state's Republican primary and the general election, see the following pages:

Candidates and election results

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Nevada

Incumbent Jacky Rosen defeated Troy Walker and Mike Schaefer in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Nevada on June 11, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Jacky Rosen
Jacky Rosen
 
92.3
 
144,090
Image of Troy Walker
Troy Walker Candidate Connection
 
3.8
 
5,899
Image of Mike Schaefer
Mike Schaefer
 
2.3
 
3,521
 Other/Write-in votes
 
1.7
 
2,677

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 156,187
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Candidate profiles

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Jacky Rosen

Image of Jacky Rosen

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Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: Yes

Political Office: 

U.S. Senate (Assumed Office 2019)

U.S. Representative (2017-2019)

Biography:  Rosen received a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Minnesota and an associate’s degree in computing and information technology from Clark County Community College. She later worked as a computer programmer and served as president of her synagogue.


Key Messages

The following key messages were curated by Ballotpedia staff. For more on how we identify key messages, click here.

Rosen focused on her record, which she said was one of the Senate's most bipartisan: “Six years ago, I promised to do what’s right for Nevada, not my party leaders. I won’t walk the party line and I never have. I’m proud to be named one of the most bipartisan senators.”

Rosen supported lowering prescription drug prices and said she had helped reduce prices: “Too many Nevadans — particularly seniors on fixed incomes — are struggling to afford life-saving prescription drugs. That’s why I took on big drug companies to successfully cap the cost of insulin at $35 per month for seniors and give Medicare the power to negotiate for lower prescription drug prices.”

Rosen criticized her opponent Sam Brown as not being honest about his abortion stance: "MAGA extremists are covering up their anti-abortion stances to try and change their story. Sam Brown is no different – he will say anything to get elected. Nevadans support reproductive freedom. Sam Brown does not, and his record proves he will take away abortion rights."

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Sources: CNN, "Nevada Senate race between Rosen and Brown," accessed July 19, 2024; Reno Gazette Journal, "I’m running for reelection to keep delivering for Northern Nevada," accessed July 19, 2024; X, "Jacky Rosen, July 10, 2024," accessed July 19, 2024; University of Minnesota,"University of Minnesota Psychology Distinguished Alumni Awards," accessed July 19, 2024; Senator Jacky Rosen, "Meet Jacky," accessed July 19, 2024;

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. Senate Nevada in 2024.

Troy Walker

Image of Troy Walker

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Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "Troy Zakari Walker is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, distinguished life coach, and esteemed consultant specializing in leadership and program development. With extensive experience spanning over a decade, Troy has collaborated with diverse organizations, effectively leveraging his expertise. In 2018, he embarked on a remarkable endeavor by founding the nonprofit organization Impact Nation Community Services, which is dedicated to addressing the unique requirements of Southern Nevada through a comprehensive range of direct and indirect services."

Key Messages

To read this candidate's full survey responses, click here.

Promoting economic growth is of utmost importance to me. I am dedicated to nurturing an environment that not only appeals to businesses but also generates employment and enriches the prospects of every individual in Nevada. Given the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, we must prioritize job creation, extend our support to small businesses, and work towards revitalizing the economy.

I strongly support advancing education and workforce development. It is crucial to advocate for increased funding for public schools and improved teacher salaries to provide better educational opportunities for students from all walks of life.

I am dedicated to preserving the general public's health. My utmost priority is ensuring the welfare of every individual in Nevada by promoting healthcare options that are both affordable and easily accessible. This includes actively pursuing comprehensive healthcare reforms that tackle the escalating expenses of prescription medications, extending Medicaid coverage, enhancing mental health services, and focusing on rural regions.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. Senate Nevada in 2024.

Voting information

See also: Voting in Nevada

Election information in Nevada: June 11, 2024, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

  • In-person: June 11, 2024
  • By mail: Postmarked by May 14, 2024
  • Online: June 11, 2024

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

N/A

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

  • In-person: N/A
  • By mail: N/A by N/A
  • Online: N/A

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

  • In-person: June 11, 2024
  • By mail: Postmarked by June 11, 2024

Was early voting available to all voters?

N/A

What were the early voting start and end dates?

May 25, 2024 to June 7, 2024

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When were polls open on Election Day?

7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (MST and PST)


Campaign finance

Name Party Receipts* Disbursements** Cash on hand Date
Jacky Rosen Democratic Party $52,192,356 $50,590,450 $1,780,096 As of December 31, 2024
Mike Schaefer Democratic Party $15,129 $15,129 $0 As of May 24, 2024
Troy Walker Democratic Party $705 $676 $-106 As of May 22, 2024

Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2024. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

* According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee."
** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election.

Ballot access requirements

The table below details filing requirements for U.S. Senate candidates in Nevada in the 2024 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Nevada, click here.

Filing requirements for U.S. Senate candidates, 2024
State Office Party Signatures required Filing fee Filing deadline Source
Nevada U.S. Senate Ballot-qualified party N/A $500.00 Non-judicial 3/15/2024 Judicial: 1/12/2024 Source
Nevada U.S. Senate Unaffiliated N/A $500.00 6/6/2024 Source

Election analysis

Click the tabs below to view information about demographics, past elections, and partisan control of the state.

  • Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the state.
  • Statewide elections - Information about recent U.S. Senate and gubernatorial elections in the state.
  • State partisanship - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.
  • Demographics - Information about the state's demographics and how they compare to the country as a whole.


See also: Presidential voting trends in Nevada and The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index

Cook PVI by congressional district

Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index for Nevada, 2024
District Incumbent Party PVI
Nevada's 1st Dina Titus Electiondot.png Democratic D+3
Nevada's 2nd Mark Amodei Ends.png Republican R+8
Nevada's 3rd Susie Lee Electiondot.png Democratic D+1
Nevada's 4th Steven Horsford Electiondot.png Democratic D+3


2020 presidential results by 2024 congressional district lines

2020 presidential results in congressional districts based on 2024 district lines, Nevada[4]
District Joe Biden Democratic Party Donald Trump Republican Party
Nevada's 1st 53.2% 44.7%
Nevada's 2nd 43.1% 54.1%
Nevada's 3rd 52.4% 45.7%
Nevada's 4th 53.0% 44.8%


2012-2020

How a state's counties vote in a presidential election and the size of those counties can provide additional insights into election outcomes at other levels of government including statewide and congressional races. Below, four categories are used to describe each county's voting pattern over the 2012, 2016, and 2020 presidential elections: Solid, Trending, Battleground, and New. Click [show] on the table below for examples:


Following the 2020 presidential election, 88.6% of Nevadans lived in either Clark or Washoe County, the state's two Solid Democratic counties, which voted for the Democratic presidential candidate in every election from 2012 to 2020, and 11.4% lived in one of 15 Solid Republican counties. Overall, Nevada was Solid Democratic, having voted for Barack Obama (D) in 2012, Hillary Clinton (D) in 2016, and Joe Biden (D) in 2020. Use the table below to view the total number of each type of county in Nevada following the 2020 election as well as the overall percentage of the state population located in each county type.

Historical voting trends

Nevada presidential election results (1900-2020)

  • 17 Democratic wins
  • 14 Republican wins
Year 1900 1904 1908 1912 1916 1920 1924 1928 1932 1936 1940 1944 1948 1952 1956 1960 1964 1968 1972 1976 1980 1984 1988 1992 1996 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020
Winning Party D R D D D R R R D D D D D R R D D R R R R R R D D R R D D D D

This section details the results of the five most recent U.S. Senate and gubernatorial elections held in the state.

U.S. Senate elections

See also: List of United States Senators from Nevada

The table below details the vote in the five most recent U.S. Senate races in Nevada.

U.S. Senate election results in Nevada
Race Winner Runner up
2022 48.8%Democratic Party 48.0%Republican Party
2018 50.4%Democratic Party 45.4%Republican Party
2016 47.1%Democratic Party 44.7%Republican Party
2012 45.9%Republican Party 44.7%Democratic Party
2010 50.2%Democratic Party 44.6%Republican Party
Average 49.8 44.1

Gubernatorial elections

See also: Governor of Nevada

The table below details the vote in the five most recent gubernatorial elections in Nevada.

Gubernatorial election results in Nevada
Race Winner Runner up
2022 48.8%Republican Party 47.3%Democratic Party
2018 49.4%Democratic Party 45.3%Republican Party
2014 70.6%Republican Party 23.9%Democratic Party
2010 53.4%Republican Party 41.6%Democratic Party
2006 47.9%Republican Party 43.9%Democratic Party
Average 57.9 35.3
See also: Party control of Nevada state government

Congressional delegation

The table below displays the partisan composition of Nevada's congressional delegation as of May 2024.

Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Nevada
Party U.S. Senate U.S. House Total
Democratic 2 3 5
Republican 0 1 1
Independent 0 0 0
Vacancies 0 0 0
Total 2 4 6

State executive

The table below displays the officeholders in Nevada's top four state executive offices as of May 2024.

State executive officials in Nevada, May 2024
Office Officeholder
Governor Republican Party Joe Lombardo
Lieutenant Governor Republican Party Stavros Anthony
Secretary of State Democratic Party Cisco Aguilar
Attorney General Democratic Party Aaron D. Ford

State legislature

Nevada State Senate

Party As of February 2024
     Democratic Party 13
     Republican Party 7
     Other 0
     Vacancies 1
Total 21

Nevada State Assembly

Party As of February 2024
     Democratic Party 27
     Republican Party 14
     Other 0
     Vacancies 1
Total 42

Trifecta control

The table below shows the state's trifecta status from 1992 until the 2024 election.

Nevada Party Control: 1992-2024
Five years of Democratic trifectas  •  Two years of Republican trifectas
Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.

Year 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Governor D D D D D D D R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R D D D D R R
Senate D R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R D D D D D D R R D D D D D D D D
House D D D S S D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D R R D D D D D D D D

The table below details demographic data in Nevada and compares it to the broader United States as of 2022.

Demographic Data for Nevada
Nevada United States
Population 3,104,614 331,449,281
Land area (sq mi) 109,859 3,531,905
Race and ethnicity**
White 55.8% 65.9%
Black/African American 9.3% 12.5%
Asian 8.5% 5.8%
Native American 1.3% 0.8%
Pacific Islander 0.7% 0.2%
Other (single race) 11.6% 6%
Multiple 12.7% 8.8%
Hispanic/Latino 29.6% 18.7%
Education
High school graduation rate 87.1% 89.1%
College graduation rate 26.5% 34.3%
Income
Median household income $71,646 $75,149
Persons below poverty level 9% 8.8%
Source: population provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "Decennial Census" (2020). Other figures provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2017-2022).
**Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.

See also

External links

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Two Independents caucused with the Democratic Party. Another independent, Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, counted toward the Democratic majority for committee purposes.
  2. ↑ NCSL,"State Primary Election Types," accessed April 17, 2023
  3. ↑ Clark County Nevada,"Election Department: How Party Affiliation Affects You in Elections," accessed April 17, 2023
  4. ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' presidential results by congressional district for 2020, 2016, and 2012," accessed December 15, 2023


Nevada's current delegation to the United States Congress
Senators
Catherine Masto (D)
Jacky Rosen (D)
Representatives
District 1
District 2
District 3
Susie Lee (D)
District 4
Democratic Party (5)
Republican Party (1)


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