Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson is back in Northern Nevada ahead of the February 6th Presidential Preference Primary (PPP), and recent polling shows she could be gaining some traction.

According to Real Clear Politics' 2024 Democratic Polling Data, Williamson's total RCP average is 9% compared to 70% for President Joe Biden. However, in three mid-November national polls, Williamson was at 12 percent (NBC News), 13% (Fox News) and 12% (Quinnipiac). Those numbers are comparable to rising Republican candidate Nikki Haley in the Republican nominating process.

Of course, President Biden is way out in front in the Democratic nominating process, just as former President Trump is leading with considerable margins in the Republican process. Still, Williamson's growth from single digits to low teens in those major polls suggests her grassroots campaigning in the Silver State, among other early states, resonates with some voters.

"You're just on the ground; you're here. Particularly at colleges and universities,' said Williams. The last time I was here, we couldn't get the insurance to be inside the (UNR) building. I was standing on the steps like something out of a movie. People kept gathering. Young people want hope," said Williamson.

Williamson's progressive stance on issues such as the Israel-Hamas war, climate change, and the economy distinguishes her from Biden.

Check out Marianne Williamson's 2024 platform HERE.

Back when we talked to Williamson on October 9th, just days after the Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel, she spoke of a ceasefire. Williamson has been calling for a ceasefire and a two-state solution for over a month.

Despite Minnesota Congressman Dean Phillips entering the Democratic nominating contest and arguably receiving considerably more national media attention, polling shows Williamson consistently remains Biden's strongest challenger. Williamson attributes that to her hard work campaigning in early primary states.

"I'm going to win Nevada by talking to people. By doing what I'm doing today. It's retail politics, getting out to people," said Williamson.

Williamson spoke at the University of Nevada Reno on Tuesday and capped off the day at Swill Coffee and Wine café in Reno, where she spoke with the Native American Caucus. Williamson is back on the campaign trail in Reno on Wednesday, giving her stump speech as well as discussing agriculture reform at the River School Farm at noon. 

Williamson's campaign tells 2 News that she will be back in Nevada in the following months leading up to Nevada's February 6th Presidential Preference Primary.