NextGen PAC Endorses Slate of Progressive Candidates in NV
The nation’s largest youth vote organization endorses progressive state candidates in Nevada
Carson City, NV – Today, NextGen PAC announced the endorsements of the following candidates. These endorsements are a critical part of NextGen PAC’s efforts to mobilize thousands of young voters across the country in support of progressive candidates in this election cycle and beyond.
NextGen PAC has endorsed the following candidates:
- Shea Backus, Nevada Assembly District 37
- Joe Dalia, Nevada Assembly District 29
- Reuben D’Silva, Nevada Assembly District 28
- Elaine Marzola, Nevada Assembly District 21
- Erica Roth, Nevada Assembly District 24
- Angela D. Taylor, Nevada State Senate 15
- Sharifa Wahab, Nevada Assembly District 35
“Young voters are driving the momentum for progressive change, and these candidates embody the bold leadership needed to tackle our generation’s most pressing concerns,” said NextGen PAC President Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez. “From local council members to the U.S. Senate, we are endorsing leaders who are ready to defend democracy, champion bold climate action, and protect reproductive freedoms from extremist threats.”
“NextGen PAC is proud to endorse these progressive candidates for Nevada State Assembly and Senate,” NextGen PAC State Director Blanca Ortiz said. “These candidates have shown that they will continue to stand up for the values and lead on issues that directly impact young people in Nevada. Their commitment to our community and leadership is invaluable, and NextGen PAC is thrilled to endorse these candidates so they may continue to prioritize the values of Nevada’s young voters in such an important battleground state like Nevada.”
In 2020, NextGen PAC helped mobilize 1 in every 9 young voters who cast a ballot, leading to the largest youth voter turnout in history. In 2024, NextGen PAC is focused on empowering young voters to fight for a better future, this includes endorsing progressive candidates and ballot measures, among other activities.
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About NextGen PAC
NextGen PAC’s mission is to empower young voters to engage in elections and ensure our government is responsive to the largest and most diverse generation in American history. We invite 18-to-35 year olds into our democracy to ensure our government works for them and to find new solutions to the dire challenges facing our country. NextGen PAC fights for a progressive future by growing and wielding the grassroots political power of young people on the ground and online.