Democrat Kimi Cole has announced that she is running for Nevada Lieutenant Governor in 2022.
If elected, she will be the first openly transgender person to serve in statewide office in the U.S.
Cole currently serves as Chair of the Rural Nevada Democratic Caucus and formerly served as Chair of the Douglas County Democratic Party.
She is the first Democratic candidate to formally announce a bid for the seat since it was vacated by former Lt. Governor Kate Marshall earlier this year after being appointed to a post in the Biden Administration.
“I’m a lifelong Nevadan with deep roots all across our state. I’m running for Lieutenant Governor because I believe Nevadans of all walks of life want and deserve authentic leadership, and that’s exactly what this campaign is about. Our economy, climate, and everyday life is rapidly changing, and we need someone
who can help lead our transition into the new era,” Cole said. “This past year, we have proven our resilience—fighting COVID, the climate crisis, and economic collapse—but far too many of our political leaders remain intent upon dividing us up and even threatening the very essence of our Democracy. It’s time for us to come together and continue to make progress on the promise of Nevada for every Nevadan.”
The deadline for candidates to file is not until March.
The primary is June 14, 2022.
