2022 United States Senate election in Nevada
The 2022 United States Senate election in Nevada will be held on November 8, 2022, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the State of Nevada.
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Incumbent Democrat Catherine Cortez Masto was first elected in 2016 with 47.2% of the vote, holding a seat left open by former Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid. She has stated she will run for a second term.
Democratic primary
Declared
- Catherine Cortez Masto, incumbent U.S. Senator (2017–present) and former Attorney General of Nevada (2007–2015)[1]
- Allen Rheinhart, Black Lives Matter activist and candidate for governor in 2014, U.S. Senate in 2016 and Nevada's 1st congressional district in 2020[2]
Democratic candidates[lower-alpha 1]
Endorsements
Catherine Cortez Masto
- Organizations
- EMILY's List[3]
- End Citizens United[4]
- Jewish Dems[5]
- League of Conservation Voters[6]
- Let America Vote[4]
- NARAL Pro-Choice America[7]
- Women's Political Committee[8]
Republican primary
Declared
- Sam Brown, U.S. Army veteran[9][10]
- Bill Hockstedler, healthcare executive and USAF veteran[11]
- Adam Laxalt, former Attorney General of Nevada (2015–2019), nominee for Governor in 2018, and grandson of former United States Senator Paul Laxalt[12]
- Sharelle Mendenhall, pageant queen[9][10]
Republican candidates[lower-alpha 1]
Potential
- Heidi Gansert, state senator for Nevada's 15th Senate district (2016–present)[13]
Declined
- Mark Amodei, U.S. Representative for NV-02 (2011–present) (running for re-election)[14]
- Dean Heller, former U.S. Senator (2011–2019) and U.S. Representative for NV-02 (2007–2011) (running for Governor)[15]
- Ben Kieckhefer, state senator for Nevada's 16th Senate district (2010–present)[13]
- Brian Sandoval, 17th president of the University of Nevada, Reno (2020–present) and former Governor of Nevada (2011–2019)[13]
Endorsements
Adam Laxalt
- U.S. Executive Branch Officials
- Donald Trump, 45th President of the United States (2017–2021)[16]
- Mike Pompeo, United States Secretary of State (2018–2021), CIA Director (2017–2018), U.S. Representative (2011–2017)[17]
- U.S. Senators
- Tom Cotton, United States Senator from Arkansas (2015–present)[18]
- Ted Cruz, United States Senator from Texas (2013–present)[13]
- Josh Hawley, United States Senator from Missouri (2019–present)[19]
- Mike Lee, United States Senator from Utah (2011[20]–present)
- Mitch McConnell, U.S. Senate Minority Leader from Kentucky (1985–present)[21]
- Rick Scott, United States Senator from Florida (2019–present) and 45th Governor of Florida (2011–2019)[22]
- Governors
- Ron DeSantis, 46th Governor of Florida (2019–Present), U.S. Representative (2013–2018)[23]
Hypothetical polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[lower-alpha 2] |
Margin of error |
Dean Heller |
Adam Laxalt |
Other | Undecided |
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| WPA Intelligence (R)[upper-alpha 1] | December 9–11, 2020 | 300 (LV) | ± 5.7% | 25% | 44% | 6% | 25% |
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[24] | Tossup | November 19, 2021 |
| Inside Elections[25] | Battleground | October 8, 2021 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[26] | Tossup | November 3, 2021 |
Polling
- Catherine Cortez Masto vs. Adam Laxalt
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[lower-alpha 2] |
Margin of error |
Catherine Cortez Masto (D) |
Adam Laxalt (R) |
None of These Candidates |
Undecided |
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| The Trafalgar Group (R) | November 24–29, 2021 | 1,034 (LV) | ± 3.0% | 41% | 44% | – | 15% |
| The Mellman Group (D) | September 15–22, 2021 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 46% | 41% | 3% | 10% |
| WPA Intelligence (R)[upper-alpha 2] | September 11–15, 2021 | 504 (LV) | ± 4.4% | 37% | 39% | 12% | 12% |
| VCreek/AMG (R)[upper-alpha 3] | August 9–14, 2021 | 567 (RV) | ± 4.1% | 32% | 42% | – | 26% |
Notes
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- Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear
- Partisan clients
- This poll was sponsored by Club for Growth Action
- Poll sponsored by Laxalt's campaign
- Poll sponsored by Americas PAC
References
- Sanchez, Humberto (February 24, 2021). "Cortez Masto Launches 2022 Reelection Bid". The Nevada Independent. Archived from the original on February 24, 2021. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
- "Independent Poll: Sisolak, Cortez Masto hold slim leads over likely GOP opponents". The Nevada Independent. October 3, 2021. Archived from the original on October 3, 2021. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
- "U.S. Senate Candidates". emilyslist.org. Archived from the original on July 7, 2021. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
- Bowman, Bridget (May 13, 2021). "Campaign finance-focused PAC makes first 2022 Senate endorsements". Roll Call. Archived from the original on May 17, 2021. Retrieved May 17, 2021.
- "Jewish Dems Start 2022 Election Cycle With First Slate of Endorsements". www.jewishdems.org. November 30, 2021. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
- Courtnee Connon (June 10, 2021). "LCV Action Fund Announces First Round of U.S. Senate Endorsements in the 2022 Election Cycle". League of Conservation Voters. Archived from the original on July 31, 2021. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
- "NARAL Pro-Choice America Endorses Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto for Reelection to the U.S. Senate for Nevada". NARAL Pro-Choice America. August 10, 2021. Archived from the original on August 30, 2021. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
- "Federal Endorsed Candidates". Women's Political Committee. Archived from the original on August 7, 2021. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
- Margiott, Ben (July 20, 2021). "Wounded warrior, pageant winner enter Republican primary for Nevada Senate". KRNV-DT. Associated Press. Archived from the original on July 20, 2021. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
- "Pageant winner, business owner joins Nevada's US Senate race". Associated Press. July 14, 2021. Archived from the original on July 14, 2021. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
- "Pahrump health care executive joins 2022 US Senate race". Pahrump Valley Times. August 27, 2021. Archived from the original on October 1, 2021. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
- Steinhauser, Paul (August 17, 2021). "Nevada Senate race: Laxalt launches Republican run in state that is a top GOP 2022 target". Fox News. Archived from the original on August 17, 2021. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
- Rory Appleton (April 2, 2021). "Challengers lining up for Sisolak, Cortez Masto in 2022". Review Journal. Archived from the original on May 14, 2021. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
- "Amodei will pass on gubernatorial run, seek re-election to congressional seat in 2022". The Nevada Independent.
- Wilson, Reid (September 20, 2021). "Ex-Sen. Dean Heller announces run for Nevada governor". The Hill. Archived from the original on September 21, 2021. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
- Blake Apgar (August 20, 2021). "Donald Trump endorses ex-Nevada AG Adam Laxalt for Senate". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Archived from the original on August 21, 2021. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
- https://www.facebook.com/1445462329016059/posts/3117660891796186/
- Mueller, Tabitha (August 14, 2021). "Sen. Tom Cotton announces Adam Laxalt's candidacy for U.S. Senate". The Nevada Independent. Archived from the original on August 15, 2021. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
- https://www.facebook.com/adam.laxalt/posts/3135415190020756
- https://twitter.com/AdamLaxalt/status/1457847595926237188
- Raju, Manu; Rogers, Alex (March 12, 2021). "McConnell quietly courts Senate primary candidates 'who can win' regardless of Trump ties". CNN. Archived from the original on August 24, 2021.
- "Former Nevada AG Laxalt set to challenge Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto". News4. Associated Press. June 8, 2021. Archived from the original on June 9, 2021. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
- Murray, Stephanie (August 16, 2021). "Redistricting looms in Texas". Politico. Archived from the original on August 16, 2021. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
- "2022 Senate Race ratings". The Cook Political Report. Archived from the original on January 5, 2021. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
- "Senate ratings". Inside Elections. Archived from the original on January 20, 2021. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
- "2022 Senate". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Archived from the original on February 1, 2021. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
External links
- Official campaign websites
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