Nevada Democrats held their state convention this weekend at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The state party elected 49 delegates and three alternate delegates to attend the Democratic National Convention, which will be held in Chicago from August 19 to 22. Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and DNC Chair Jaime Harrison headlined the high-profile event, which hosted every member of the Nevada Democrats' federal congressional delegation.
The goal is to energize Nevada voters to re-elect President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris this November. During Pelosi's speech, she said, "Nevada will lead us to victory." Pelosi also added that Nevada Democrats should not be deterred by a recent New York Times poll showing Biden trailing former President Trump by 13 points in Nevada.
The Nevada GOP held its state convention two weeks ago in Lake Tahoe, but it was closed to the press.
Tonight on 2 News Nevada, we will hear more about the convention from Democratic Assembly candidate and state delegate Erica Roth.
