United States Senate election in Nevada, 2016

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2016 U.S. Senate Election in Nevada

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General Election Date
November 8, 2016

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Primary Date
June 14, 2016

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November 8 Election Winner:
Catherine Cortez Masto
Incumbent prior to election:
Harry Reid

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Race Ratings
Cook Political Report: Toss-up[1]
Sabato's Crystal Ball: Toss-up[2]
Rothenberg & Gonzales: Pure Toss-up[3]

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## Contents

* 1 Election results
* 1.1 General election
* 1.2 Primary election
* 2 Candidates
* 3 Race background
* 3.1 Democratic coattails
* 3.2 Debate
* 3.3 Primary election
* 3.4 Reid announces retirement
* 3.4.1 Reid endorses Cortez Masto as successor
* 4 Issues
* 4.1 Healthcare
* 4.1.1 Heck: Replace the ACA
* 4.1.2 Cortez Masto: Fix the ACA
* 4.2 Immigration
* 4.3 College affordability
* 4.4 Campaign themes
* 4.4.1 Joe Heck
* 4.4.2 Catherine Cortez Masto
* 5 Presidential preference
* 5.1 Joe Heck
* 5.2 Catherine Cortez Masto
* 6 Endorsements
* 6.1 Joe Heck
* 6.2 Catherine Cortez Masto
* 7 Polls
* 8 Media
* 8.1 Joe Heck
* 8.1.1 Support
* 8.1.2 Opposition
* 8.2 Catherine Cortez Masto
* 8.2.1 Support
* 8.2.2 Opposition
* 8.3 Defeated candidates
* 8.3.1 Sharron Angle
* 8.4 Campaign contributions
* 8.4.1 Joe Heck
* 8.4.2 Catherine Cortez Masto
* 8.5 Presidential impact
* 8.6 Election history
* 8.6.1 2012
* 8.6.2 2010
* 8.7 Important dates and deadlines
* 8.8 See also
* 8.9 Footnotes

Voters in Nevada elected one member to the U.S. Senate in the election on November 8, 2016.

The race for Nevada's open U.S. Senate seat was one of Ballotpedia's nine competitive battleground races in 2016. Former Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto (D) defeated U.S. Rep. Joe Heck (R), a doctor and brigadier general in the Army Reserve who served in Iraq, and four third-party candidates in the general election to win retiring Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid’s (D) seat. Her victory on November 8, 2016, made her the first-ever Latina elected to the United States Senate.[4][5][6]

Reid’s seat was the Republican Party’s only chance to pick up a Senate seat this cycle. Cortez Masto’s biggest ally was Reid, who used his get out the vote resources to make sure his seat stayed under Democratic control. Reid and outside groups heavily influenced the race and were partially responsible for the negative tone and numerous attack ads. According to USA Today, “The race was anything but cordial. Outside money flooded the state bringing the total spending to nearly $100 million. All that cash washed away nearly any real policy discussion, as attacks flew claiming Cortez Masto was incompetent and corrupt while Heck was a stooge for the billionaire Koch Brothers.”[7]

In her victory speech, Cortez Masto commented on her status as the first Latina elected to the Senate, saying, "It's not just about making history. Don't you think it is about time that we had diversity in the U.S. Senate? Don't you think it's about time that our government mirrors the people we serve every day?"[8]

This election was one of Ballotpedia's top 10 congressional races in 2016. Click here to read the full list.

HISTORICAL FACTS

* Incumbent Sen. Harry Reid (D) held Nevada's Senate seat since 1987. He retired at the end of his term.
* Sen. Paul D. Laxalt was the last Republican elected to the seat. Laxalt served from 1974 to 1987.
* The Senate seat had changed party control seven times.
Candidate Filing Deadline  |  Primary Election  |  General Election

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March 18, 2016 |  June 14, 2016 |  November 8, 2016

Primary: A primary election is an election in which registered voters select a candidate that they believe should be a political party's candidate for elected office to run in the general election. They are also used to choose convention delegates and party leaders. Primaries are state-level and local-level elections that take place prior to a general election. Nevada has a closed primary system, in which the selection of a party's candidates in an election is limited to registered party members.[9][10][11]

Incumbent: The election filled the Class 3 Senate seat held by Harry Reid (D). He was first elected in 1986. Reid announced on March 27, 2015, that he would not seek re-election in 2016.[12]

## Election results[edit]

### General election[edit]

U.S. Senate, Nevada General Election, 2016

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Democratic  | Catherine Cortez Masto | 47.1% | 521,994
| Republican  |  Joe Heck  | 44.7% | 495,079
| N/A  |  None of these candidates  | 3.8% | 42,257
| Independent American  |  Tom Jones  | 1.5% | 17,128
| Independent  |  Thomas Sawyer  | 1.3% | 14,208
| Independent  |  Tony Gumina  | 1% | 10,740
| Independent  |  Jarrod Williams  | 0.6% | 6,888
Total Votes | 1,108,294
Source: Nevada Secretary of State

### Primary election[edit]

U.S. Senate, Nevada Democratic Primary, 2016

Candidate | Vote % | Votes
Catherine Cortez Masto | 80.6% | 81,971
Allen Rheinhart  | 5.6% | 5,650
None of these candidates  | 5.4% | 5,501
Liddo O'Briant  | 4.8% | 4,842
Bobby Mahendra  | 3.7% | 3,764
Total Votes | 101,728
Source: Nevada Secretary of State

U.S. Senate, Nevada Republican Primary, 2016

Candidate | Vote % | Votes
Joe Heck | 64.9% | 74,524
Sharron Angle  | 22.8% | 26,146
None of these candidates  | 3.4% | 3,903
Tom Heck  | 3.1% | 3,567
Eddie Hamilton  | 1.8% | 2,057
D'Nese Davis  | 1.7% | 1,938
Bill Tarbell  | 1% | 1,179
Robert Leeds  | 0.6% | 662
Juston Preble  | 0.5% | 582
Carlo Poliak  | 0.2% | 279
Total Votes | 114,837
Source: Nevada Secretary of State

## Candidates[edit]

General election candidates:

Catherine Cortez Masto a
Joe Heck
Tony Gumina
Tom Jones
Thomas Sawyer
Jarrod Williams

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Primary candidates:[13]

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Democratic

Bobby Mahendra[5]
Catherine Cortez Masto \- Former Attorney General[5] a
Liddo Susan O'Briant
Allen Rheinhart

Republican

Sharron Angle[5]
D'Nese Davis[5]
Eddie Hamilton[5]
Joe Heck \- U.S. Rep.[5] a
Tom Heck[5]
Robert Leeds[5]
Carlo Poliak[5]
Juston Preble[5]
Bill Tarbell[5]

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Third Party/Other

Tony Gumina (Non-party)[5] a
Tom Jones (Independent American)[5] a
Thomas Sawyer (Non-party)[5] a
Jarrod Williams (Non-party)[5] a

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Bob Beers \- Las Vegas City Councilman[14][15]
G.A. Villa (Non-party)[5]

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# Race background[edit]

### Democratic coattails[edit]

Senator-elect Cortez Masto saw a slight coattails effect from Clinton. Clinton won the state with 47.9 percent of the vote, while Cortez Masto won 47.1 percent of the vote, a 0.8 percent difference.

A full breakdown of the Democratic presidential and Senate races appears below.

*Ballotpedia identified the highlighted races as battleground races and races to watch. The vote percentages are from CNN and will be updated after the final results are released.

2016 Democratic Presidential and Senate election results

State |  Presidential candidate vote % |  Senate candidate vote % |  Vote % Difference
California | Hillary Clinton | Kamala Harris (D) or Loretta Sanchez (D) |
Totals | 61.4% a | Harris (D), 62.5% a/ Sanchez (D), 37.5% d | Both Senate candidates were Democrats
Colorado | Hillary Clinton | Incumbent Michael Bennet |
Totals | 47.0% a | 48.9% a | Bennet +1.9%
Connecticut | Hillary Clinton | Incumbent Richard Blumenthal |
Totals | 54.0% a | 62.5% a | Blumenthal +8.5%
Hawaii | Hillary Clinton | Incumbent Brian Schatz |
Totals | 62.3% a | 73.6% a | Schatz +11.3%
Illinois | Hillary Clinton | Tammy Duckworth |
Totals | 55.4% a | 54.4% a | Clinton +1.0%
Maryland | Hillary Clinton | Chris Van Hollen |
Totals | 60.5% a | 60.4% a | Clinton +0.1%
Nevada | Hillary Clinton | Catherine Cortez Masto |
Totals | 47.9% a | 47.1% a | Clinton +0.8%
New Hampshire | Hillary Clinton | Maggie Hassan |
Totals | 47.6% a | 48% a | \-
New York | Hillary Clinton | Incumbent Chuck Schumer |
Totals | 58.8% a | 70.4% a | Schumer +11.6%
Oregon | Hillary Clinton | Incumbent Ron Wyden |
Totals | 51.8% a | 56.8% a | Wyden +5.0%
Vermont | Hillary Clinton | Incumbent Patrick Leahy |
Totals | 61.1% a | 61.3% a | Leahy +0.2%
Washington | Hillary Clinton | Incumbent Patty Murray |
Totals | 56.3% a | 60.8% a | Murray +4.5%
Alabama | Hillary Clinton | Ron Crumpton |
Totals | 34.6% d | 35.8% d | Crumpton +1.2%
Alaska | Hillary Clinton | Ray Metcalfe |
Totals | 37.6% d | 11.1% d | Clinton +26.5%
Arizona | Hillary Clinton | Ann Kirkpatrick |
Totals | 45.4% d | 41.3% d | Clinton +4.1%
Arkansas | Hillary Clinton | Conner Eldridge |
Totals | 33.8% d | 36.2% d | Eldridge +2.4%
Florida | Hillary Clinton | Patrick Murphy |
Totals | 47.4% d | 44.3% d | Clinton +3.1%
Georgia | Hillary Clinton | Jim Barksdale |
Totals | 45.5% d | 40.8% d | Clinton +4.7%
Idaho | Hillary Clinton | Jerry Sturgill |
Totals | 27.5% d | 27.7% d | Sturgill +0.2%
Indiana | Hillary Clinton | Evan Bayh |
Totals | 37.9% d | 42.4% d | Bayh +4.5%
Iowa | Hillary Clinton | Patty Judge |
Totals | 42.2% d | 35.7% d | Clinton +6.5%
Kansas | Hillary Clinton | Patrick Wiesner |
Totals | 36.1% d | 32.1% d | Clinton +4.0%
Kentucky | Hillary Clinton | Jim Gray |
Totals | 32.7% d | 42.7% d | Gray +10%
Louisiana | Hillary Clinton | Multiple Democratic candidates |
Totals | 38.4% d | (Race not called) | \-
Missouri | Hillary Clinton | Jason Kander |
Totals | 38% d | 46.2% d | Kander +8.2%
North Carolina | Hillary Clinton | Deborah Ross |
Totals | 46.7% d | 45.3% d | Clinton +1.4%
North Dakota | Hillary Clinton | Eliot Glassheim |
Totals | 27.8% d | 17% d | Clinton +10.8%
Ohio | Hillary Clinton | Ted Strickland |
Totals | 43.5% d | 36.9% d | Clinton +6.6%
Oklahoma | Hillary Clinton | Mike Workman |
Totals | 28.9% d | 24.6% d | Clinton +4.3%
Pennsylvania | Hillary Clinton | Katie McGinty |
Totals | 47.6% d | 47.2% d | Clinton +0.4%
South Carolina | Hillary Clinton | Thomas Dixon |
Totals | 39.9% d | 36.3% d | Clinton +3.6%
South Dakota | Hillary Clinton | Jay Williams |
Totals | 31.7% d | 28.2% d | Clinton +3.5%
Utah | Hillary Clinton | Misty Snow |
Totals | 28% d | 27.5% d | Clinton +0.5%
Wisconsin | Hillary Clinton | Russ Feingold |
Totals | 46.9% d | 46.8% d | Clinton +.01%
Totals | Clinton's average win: 50.5% | Democratic senators' average win: 54.2% | Democratic senators: +3.7%

### Debate[edit]

Ballot Box Update: United States Senate election in Nevada

Heck and Cortez Masto met in their only scheduled debate on October 14, 2016. The candidates discussed a variety of issues, including the presidential candidates, taxes, immigration, and Nevada’s Ballot Question 1, among other issues. The full debate can be viewed here.[16][17][18]

* On taxes: Cortez Masto said that she supported tax breaks for “working families” but not big corporations. Heck argued for a “fairer, flatter, broader tax system. Everybody should pay something into the treasury to support that man and woman who’s wearing a uniform.” Cortez Masto then said, “It’s typical. He doesn’t answer the question and dances around it.” Heck noted that Cortez Masto did not give a specific salary figure for when individuals should see an increase in taxes.[18]

* On immigration: Cortez Masto said that she supported a “tough but fair path to citizenship” for individuals residing in the country illegally. Heck proposed fixing the current immigration system. He said, “They shouldn’t have to wait 10 to 12 years to bring their spouse over.”[18]

* On Ballot Question 1: According to The Las Vegas Review-Journal, “Heck said he does not support Question 1 because the records used in the current background check system are inadequate. He favors strengthening penalties against people who buy guns for others who are ineligible and improving mental health care. Cortez Masto supports Question 1 and said people shouldn’t be able to buy a gun over the internet. She said guns should be off-limits to convicts or people with a mental illness.”[18]

### Primary election[edit]

Cortez Masto and Heck both easily won their primary elections on June 14, 2016. Cortez Masto defeated Bobby Mahendra, Liddo Susan O'Briant, and Allen Rheinhart in the Democratic primary, while Heck defeated eight other candidates to win the Republican nomination.[19][20]

### Reid announces retirement[edit]

After insisting for months that he would seek re-election in 2016, Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) released a video on March 27, 2015, stating that he would not run in 2016 after all.[21] In the video, Reid outlined his reasons for retiring. He said, "We have to make sure that the Democrats take control of the Senate again. And I feel it is inappropriate for me to soak up all those resources on me when I could be devoting those resources to the caucus, and that’s what I intend to do."[22]

Reid's eye injury, which he acquired while exercising in January, was visible in the video, but Reid said that his decision to retire had "nothing to do" with his health or his ability to win in November. According to NBC News, Reid said that his eye injury gave "him and his wife 'time to ponder and to think' about the future."[23]

#### Reid endorses Cortez Masto as successor[edit]

On April 8, 2016, Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) endorsed Catherine Cortez Masto (D). Reid said in an email, "She's spent a lifetime fighting to protect Nevada families. And I know she will continue that work in the Senate. The first Latina to serve as Nevada's Attorney General, Catherine's election to this seat would be historic. She would be the first Latina ever to serve as a United States Senator."[23]

# Issues[edit]

### Healthcare[edit]

See also: Effect of the Affordable Care Act in Nevada

As insurers left Nevada's healthcare market and residents saw rising healthcare premiums, the future of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare, became a central issue in the Senate race. According to The Washington Examiner, "Nevada is among the states with the smallest price increases for plans sold in the marketplaces, but premiums there are still rising by 15 percent on average, according to independent analyst Charles Gaba." Heck proposed repealing and replacing the healthcare law, while Cortez Masto proposed keeping and fixing the ACA.[24][25][26]

#### Heck: Replace the ACA[edit]

Heck, who sponsored a bill to repeal the ACA, said during a campaign event in May 2016, "What the health care bill does is get people access to health insurance, but not health care. ... Nobody should be dumped from their policy the day after they get cancer or non-renewed because now the insurance company thinks they're too old." According to NBC News 3 Las Vegas, Heck "wants to keep provisions that prevent insurance company abuses and increase the number of doctors." Heck said, "We need residency spots so that the graduates will stay here and train, and research shows roughly 60% to 70% of residents will stay where they train to open a practice."[27][28]

According to his campaign website, Heck wants to "put the patient, not the insurance companies, at the center of our healthcare system. That includes expanding Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Savings Accounts, not limiting them as done in the ACA. Next, we must reverse harmful changes the law made to Medicare and I have introduced the Seniors Health Care Choice Act to do just that. Finally, we must address our severe doctor shortage so patients can access the care they need."[29]

#### Cortez Masto: Fix the ACA[edit]

On April 26, 2016, Cortez Masto explained why she advocated for keeping the ACA. She said, "It's good law. We have more people that have insurance because of it. Is it perfect? No. So where there are problems with it, and how we can fix it, and move it and improve it for everyone, that's where it starts for me. That's the starting point."[30]

### Immigration[edit]

See also: President Obama's Immigration Accountability Executive Actions and 2016 presidential candidates on DACA and DAPA

Cortez Masto repeatedly attempted to tie Heck to Trump by calling them "ideological soul mates." Her campaign issued a press release stating that “it may be easier to find a needle in a haystack than an actual major policy difference between Trump and Congressman Heck.” On the issue of immigration, Cortez Masto’s campaign said, "Just on the issue of immigration alone, it is next to impossible to find a policy difference between Trump and Congressman Heck.” PolitiFact rated this claim “False,” explaining that although Heck and Trump supported mandatory E-verify for employers, strengthening the border, and reconsidering birthright citizenship, Heck opposed mass deportation, supported a pathway to citizenship, and supported a version of the DREAM Act—all departures from Trump’s stated immigration policies.[31][32]

Find out where the candidates stood on comprehensive immigration reform and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)—a program that allows individuals who were brought to the United States as children to receive relief from being deported for a period of time if they meet certain criteria—below.

* Heck on comprehensive immigration reform: "We must enact immigration reform through the legislative process in Congress. Provisions that I believe are critically important to include in any immigration reform proposal are strengthened border security -- not just along our southern border but also along our northern border and at points of entry, a mandatory e-verify system, an innovative guest worker program that allows for both high-skill and low-skill labor, and improvements to the current legal immigration system."[29]

* Heck on the 2013 immigration reform bill: Heck opposed the 2013 immigration reform bill because he did not think it would secure the border. He said, "I was against the bill passed by the Senate (referring to the 2013 immigration reform bill) because it didn't do anything to secure the borders and it had provisions in it totally unrelated to immigration. I have long said that our immigration system is broken. We have laws that aren't being enforced and that aren't effective. And we need to fix our immigration system and come up with a system that works for America, and I support that."[28]

* Heck on DACA: In January 2015, Heck voted against expanding DACA, but he also voted against an amendment that would have defunded DACA. After the votes, Heck said, "We cannot close the door on those individuals who have come forward as part of the DACA program and been given the opportunity to make a life for themselves in the only country they have ever known."[33][34]

* Cortez Masto on comprehensive immigration reform: According to The Las Vegas Sun, Cortez Masto "said she supports comprehensive immigration reform and believes it can be done in a single bill, but left the door open to handling the issue in phases." She said, "You should be willing to make that first step no matter what. Again, it is about give and take. Do you get everything you always want? No, and that's what it's about. But you have to start somewhere."[35]

* Cortez Masto on DACA: Cortez Masto supported DACA and said that the program "has prevented thousands of families from being torn apart." She added, "As Nevada’s next Senator, I will be committed to working with both parties to pass comprehensive immigration reform in order to bring the many families living in fear of deportation out of the shadows and provide them with a pathway to citizenship.”[36]

### College affordability[edit]

During a campaign event in April 2016, Cortez Masto discussed her plan to make college more affordable. She said, "I don't think the Federal Government should be making money off of students and through student loans. I think we should be capping the interest. I think we should be able to refinance those loans. I think they should be lower interest."[30]

Cortez Masto then accused Heck of not doing enough to address the issue. She said, "You just have to look at his voting record. He has voted against Pell grants. He has not worked to address the issue of college affordability." Cortez Masto noted "Heck's vote on the last budget, which Democrats say would eliminate mandatory funding for Pell grants and freeze spending at their current levels," according to News 3 Las Vegas.[30]

In response, Heck's campaign said that he supported making college more affordable and noted that he was still working to pay off his loans from medical school. Heck's spokesperson, Brian Baluta, also said, "He worked to pass bipartisan, landmark legislation reforming and capping student loan interest rates for students and parents. Dr. Heck also introduced a bill to make the financial aid process easier for families, so more students can access the assistance they need to pursue higher education."[30]

Heck also highlighted two bills that he has sponsored as part of his effort to make college more affordable and accessible. He introduced HR 5528—the Simplifying the Application for Student Aid Act—which proposes making it easier to apply for student aid, and HR 5529—the Accessing Higher Education Opportunities Act—which proposes creating more access for Hispanic students to attend medical school.[37]

After both bills passed House committees, Heck said, "As the first in my family to attend college, I know how important post-secondary education is to increasing opportunities for future success. These bills will both increase opportunities to post-graduate healthcare professional education for Hispanic students and simplify the financial aid process so families and students have the information they need to make informed college decisions. Now that they've passed Committee with strong bipartisan support, I urge House leaders to bring these bills to the floor for a vote."[37]

### Campaign themes[edit]

####  Joe Heck[edit]

The following issues were listed on Heck's campaign website.

Jobs and Economy

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After eight years of the Obama economy, Americans are struggling with stagnant wages, reduced hours, and decreased economic opportunity. The policies of this Administration, from the Affordable Care Act to the Dodd Frank financial reform legislation, have hurt economic growth and make it more costly and burdensome for businesses to expand and add workers.

As a former small business owner, I have seen first-hand what it takes to run a business, make a payroll, and create jobs. I also know how hard it can be to do those things when the federal government puts regulations in place that prevent businesses from doing what they do best: innovating and creating more jobs. Therefore, I believe that the federal government’s involvement in our economy should be limited to creating an environment that allows the private sector to thrive and create jobs.

During my time in the House, I have introduced and supported legislation that reduces burdensome regulations that cost us jobs, extends tax relief to small businesses, and boosts energy production to lower prices. At the end of 2015, the House passed, and I supported, a tax break extender package that contained numerous provisions critical to improving Nevada’s economy. Among them were a permanent extension of the state and local sales tax deduction, on which Nevadans rely to reduce their tax burden, and a permanent extension of the section 179 deduction used by small businesses to reinvest in their companies.

I also introduced legislation that will create jobs by boosting international travel and tourism to the United States and popular tourist destinations like Las Vegas while strengthening our national security. Finally, I had a bill signed into law that will create up to 3,000 jobs in Nevada by establishing a public-private partnership for the clean-up and redevelopment of an abandoned mine site in Henderson, all at no cost to taxpayers.

As your U.S. Senator, I will continue to support reasonable regulations that protect the consumer, employees, and the environment while working to reduce burdensome federal regulations so that businesses can thrive and create good-paying jobs. [38]

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—Joe Heck's campaign website, https://drjoeheck.com/on-the-issues/
National Security

|  “  | The most glaring failure of the Obama presidency is that the world is a more dangerous place today than it was eight years ago. By failing to lead during crucial moments of world events, the President has weakened America’s standing in the global community and created a situation where our allies don’t trust us and our adversaries don’t fear us. When America does not lead, it leaves a vacuum of power and influence to be filled by the likes of Iran, Russia, and China. Under this Administration’s failed foreign policy we’ve seen continued unrest in the Middle East, growing nuclear ambitions of Iran, the formation and expansion of ISIS, escalating tensions with an aggressive Russia, an assertive China, and an increasingly belligerent North Korea.

As an Iraq veteran and a brigadier general in the U.S. Army Reserve, I understand all too well what it takes to keep our nation safe. I’ve spent my entire career focused on the safety of others and I continued that focus while in Congress. Serving on the House Armed Services Committee and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence has offered me the opportunity to directly influence the policies driving our national security and defense strategy.

The most pressing concern we face right now is defense spending and troop levels. While our adversaries are boosting their defense spending and mobilizing their militaries, we are underfunding defense and drawing down our forces. But make no mistake; the world is not becoming safer as we are doing this. I have consistently supported efforts to provide the level of resources necessary for our men and women in uniform to do the job we ask them to do – keep our nation safe.

Closer to home, I have worked to make sure the Las Vegas area continues to receive adequate funding through the Urban Area Security Initiative, which helps our law enforcement agencies so they can prepare for and respond to potential acts of terror.

As your U.S. Senator, I will continue to prioritize the security of our nation and do all I can to ensure that our military and law enforcement agencies have the resources they need to keep America safe. [38]

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—Joe Heck's campaign website, https://drjoeheck.com/on-the-issues/
Healthcare

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As an emergency department physician, one of the reasons I ran for Congress was the passage of the disastrous Affordable Care Act (ACA). The law has failed to meet its stated goals of increasing access to healthcare and reducing costs. Recent events suggest the law is having the opposite effect. Major insurers are leaving the exchanges and others are predicting significant premium hikes for their customers, making it anything but affordable. Meanwhile, those who do have insurance are still finding it difficult to access care due to widespread physician shortages, especially here in Nevada.

My focus in the House is to expand access to quality, affordable healthcare. To do that we first must repeal the flawed parts of the healthcare law and replace it with reforms that put the patient, not the insurance companies, at the center of our healthcare system. That includes expanding Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Savings Accounts, not limiting them as done in the ACA. Next, we must reverse harmful changes the law made to Medicare and I have introduced the Seniors Health Care Choice Act to do just that. Finally, we must address our severe doctor shortage so patients can access the care they need.

The best way we can reduce our doctor shortage is to train more medical residents right here in Nevada. Studies show that physicians are more likely to practice medicine where they completed their residencies. Because of this, I introduced the Creating Access to Residency Education (CARE) Act that establishes a grant program to encourage underserved states like Nevada to create new or expand current residency programs. More medical residency programs will allow us to train and retain the next generation of Nevada physicians and lead to healthier communities around the state. [38]

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—Joe Heck's campaign website, https://drjoeheck.com/on-the-issues/
Education

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As someone with a degree in education and the father of three children who are products of the Clark County School District and the Nevada System of Higher Education, I am well-versed in the challenges faced by our parents, students, and teachers. That is why I sought a seat on the House Committee on Education and the Workforce when I was elected to Congress.

In my role on the Committee, I have focused on providing states and school districts more control over education funding and policy decisions because the people who work with our students know what our students need to succeed. I also make it a priority to visit our local schools so I can hear directly from teachers, administrators, parents and students about their ideas for solutions at the federal level. I have voted to improve K-12 education by expanding school choice and successful charter school models because I believe that parents and our students should decide what school is best for them.

I believe Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs are critically important to Nevada’s education system and our economy. We must work at both the state and federal level to ensure that these programs receive adequate funding. CTE programs provide students with real-world vocational training so they can pursue careers relevant in today’s economy. Because these programs are so critical, I introduced the Career and Technical Education Equity Act. This legislation protects funding for Nevada’s CTE programs so our students can receive the training they need to remain competitive in a 21st Century workforce.

Another top education priority of mine is making higher education more affordable and accessible for Nevada students. In the House I supported legislation to get Washington politicians out of the student loan interest rate business so borrowers will have certainty over future loan rates. I also introduced legislation to simplify the federal financial aid application process for students and families so they have the information they need about financing before they make critical college selection choices. [38]

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—Joe Heck's campaign website, https://drjoeheck.com/on-the-issues/
Energy

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Domestic energy development has the potential to be a job-creating force for the American economy. Yet under the Obama Administration, overbearing regulations and unreasonable environmental concerns have prevented the domestic energy production sector of our economy from realizing its full potential. The President often claims to support an 'all-of-the-above' energy strategy, but his energy development proposals only apply to “above” ground energy sources. To maintain our economic and national security, we must maximize all of our nation's energy resources, including renewable sources, alternative fuels, and fossil fuels, all in a way that balances economic development and protecting our environment.

With more than 86% of Nevada owned by the federal government, I have pushed to open public lands for responsible renewable energy development projects. I am a lead cosponsor of the Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act of 2015, a bipartisan bill that streamlines the permitting process for renewable energy projects on public lands and establishes a revenue sharing mechanism that ensures a fair return for state and local governments. In Nevada, this bill would allow us to expand solar and geothermal energy development, which will help get more people back to work, reduce energy prices, and improve our economy.

While Nevada is poised to lead our nation in renewable development, we shouldn't penalize those that depend on fossil fuels for energy or eliminate jobs they provide. In Congress I have supported legislation to protect the coal industry from President Obama’s harmful regulations and the EPA’s overzealous rule-making.

As your Senator, I will continue to support an “all of the above” energy strategy that maximizes production to lower energy costs for consumers and create jobs with appropriate respect for our natural environment. [38]

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—Joe Heck's campaign website, https://drjoeheck.com/on-the-issues/
Public Lands

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The state of Nevada is blessed with an abundance of land and natural resources. Individuals across our state should have the opportunity to utilize those resources to help grow our economy through mining, agriculture, ranching, and energy development while ensuring we maintain the proper balance between economic development, recreational enjoyment, and environmental conservation.

Far too much of our land -- more than 86% -- is controlled by the federal government. I believe that the best stewards of our precious lands are the people closest to it, who understand Nevada’s Western way of life, not bureaucrats in Washington. I opposed the President's recent unilateral, executive land grab designating the Basin and Range Monument because it went well beyond the intention of the Antiquities Act and it did not have the support of local residents. I also cosponsored legislation called the Nevada Land Sovereignty Act of 2015, which prevents the President from taking executive action designating or expanding national monuments without Congressional approval or local support.

In Congress, I have also fought to stop the listing of the Sage Grouse as an endangered species because of the adverse affect it would have on our state's economy and had legislation signed into law that creates jobs by allowing the city of Henderson to enter into a public-private partnership to clean up and redevelop an abandoned federal mine site.

As your Senator, I will fight to transfer more of our public lands back to our state so that Nevadans can decide how to best utilize the land. [38]

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—Joe Heck's campaign website, https://drjoeheck.com/on-the-issues/
Immigration

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America is stronger because of the contributions of immigrants. My maternal grandparents immigrated to the United States from Italy. My grandfather served in the Army, ran a small business, and he and my grandmother raised five children, achieving their own American dream. I learned the important lessons of dedication, hard work, and public service from them and I carry that with me to this day. So immigration is not an abstract issue for me. I come from an immigrant family and know how important immigration is to the future of America.

However, our current immigration system is broken and needs to be fixed so that it works for America. Under the current Administration, executive orders have been used to circumvent Congress and enact de facto immigration reform. But those orders do not provide long-term certainty for current or future immigrants and their families because a future President could rescind or alter them. We must enact immigration reform through the legislative process in Congress.

Provisions that I believe are critically important to include in any immigration reform proposal are strengthened border security -- not just along our southern border but also along our northern border and at points of entry, a mandatory e-verify system, an innovative guest worker program that allows for both high-skill and low-skill labor, and improvements to the current legal immigration system.

I also believe we need to provide those young people who were brought to this country through no fault of their own a chance to make a life for themselves here in the United States, the only country they have ever known. Finally, there are numerous proposals that would grant citizenship or legal status to those currently here in an undocumented status and I would be willing to consider those proposals, so long as the other provisions I support are addressed in a meaningful way.

As your U.S. Senator, I will advocate for a legislative solution to this challenge to make our immigration system work for America. [38]

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—Joe Heck's campaign website, https://drjoeheck.com/on-the-issues/
Second Amendment

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The right of American citizens to keep and bear arms is enshrined in our Constitution. As a gun owner and recreational shooter, I believe we should not infringe on that right, which is a fundamental part of American life, especially for us in the West.

But supporting the 2nd Amendment and legal gun ownership does not mean we should ignore the tragic incidents of gun violence that take place across our country each day. All of us, law-abiding gun owners especially, have a responsibility to ensure safer communities by reducing gun violence.

There are common-sense steps we should take in the short-term to prevent those who wish to commit acts of violence from ever getting their hands on a gun. The first is to fully fund the existing National Instant Criminal Background Check System or NICS. If all of the records are in the database, fewer individuals will slip through the cracks when trying to buy a firearm. Next, we need to actually go after the straw-man buyers who help criminals get guns and also those who are already prohibited from purchasing a firearm but still attempt to do so.

In the long-term we need to conduct a careful examination of the root causes of these violent acts and a serious evaluation of how we treat mental health in our country. By actually addressing the root causes of gun violence, we will be able to cast partisan differences aside and enact policies that actually prevent these senseless tragedies.

As your U.S. Senator, I will fight to preserve our fundamental Constitutional right to keep and bear arms and will work with my colleagues to reduce gun violence by keeping guns out of the hands of those with a propensity to do harm. [38]

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—Joe Heck's campaign website, https://drjoeheck.com/on-the-issues/
Civil Liberties

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As a member of the U.S. Army Reserve and the House of Representatives, I took an oath to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States. While it is critical to maintain homeland security and remain vigilant in the face of ever-increasing global threats, we must not do so at the expense of the freedoms and civil liberties we enjoy as Americans.

In Congress I supported passage of the USA FREEDOM Act of 2015, legislation that ends the government's bulk collection of phone records under the USA PATRIOT Act while ensuring our intelligence agencies have the capabilities to track foreign terrorists and keep America safe from attack. As our society becomes more technologically advanced, it is critical that we maintain a proper balance between innovation and intrusion.

As your U.S. Senator, I will continue the fight to protect your Fourth Amendment rights. [38]

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—Joe Heck's campaign website, https://drjoeheck.com/on-the-issues/
Seniors

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Nevada's senior citizen community has unique needs, requiring specific support and legislative policies. From ensuring seniors can access the medical care they need to protecting the programs they rely on for enhanced quality of life, I am committed to advocating on behalf of our seniors in Nevada.

We should be clear about one thing: Medicare and Social Security, upon which thousands of Nevada’s seniors rely, are not on sound financial footing and need to be strengthened if they are to provide the health and income security our seniors deserve. In June, the Medicare and Social Security trustees released a report showing both programs will begin to spend more than they earn by 2020. Ignoring these challenges will result in cuts to benefits for current program participants and uncertainty about the future for those near retirement age.

In Congress, I am working to preserve Medicare for current retirees and to protect it for future generations. I introduced legislation aimed at fixing changes to Medicare implemented as part of the Affordable Care Act and reducing financial hardships for seniors on Medicare by ensuring Medicare covers skilled nursing facility stays.

I also believe that we must have a serious debate on ways to preserve Social Security for future generations. One proposal worthy of consideration is indexing the retirement age by increasing it by one month over the next 24 years. Slowly growing the retirement age from 67 to 69 would limit the impact and extend the life and solvency for social security after 2070. Lifting the cap on the social security payroll tax is another issue worthy of discussion.

Additionally, after hearing from seniors frustrated by the lack of a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase for Social Security this year and in years past, I introduced a bill called the SENIORS COLA Guarantee Act to ensure seniors on Social Security receive a guaranteed minimum COLA. In the short-term, this will provide seniors a guaranteed income boost so they can afford everyday necessities like groceries, healthcare products, and housing costs. But we must have a serious national discussion on Social Security if we are to ensure its strength in the long-term.

As your Senator, I will continue my work to improve Medicare and welcome debate on improving Social Security so it can continue to operate as the program that has provided financial support to so many. [38]

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—Joe Heck's campaign website, https://drjoeheck.com/on-the-issues/

####  Catherine Cortez Masto[edit]

The following issues were listed on Cortez Masto's campaign website.

Jobs Creation

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In the Senate, I’ll work day and night to lift Nevada’s economy by fighting for higher wages for workers, promoting innovation and small business entrepreneurship, and making Nevada even more enticing for new sectors and companies to move here.

I’ll work to lower the tax burden for the middle-class and push Washington to start being responsible in budgeting taxpayer money. I’ll fight for more transportation funding like the I-11 highway from Las Vegas to Phoenix, which will create jobs, spur commerce, and encourage tourism between these two major cities. We also need to continue to diversify our economy by investing in Nevada’s emerging clean energy industry. Nevada has an abundance of solar, wind, and geothermal energy. It is vital that we capitalize on this, which will bring good-paying, middle-class jobs to our state that can’t be outsourced.

Furthermore, I will fight against reckless trade deals that send American jobs overseas and work to end special tax breaks for corporations that ship American jobs overseas. [38]

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—Catherine Cortez Masto's campaign website, http://catherinecortezmasto.com/about
Trade

|  “  | As Attorney General, I refused to rubber-stamp a nationwide settlement with the big banks that was negotiated behind closed doors, because I thought Nevada families deserved – and could get – a better deal. We won that fight, which resulted in a historic $1.9 billion settlement with Bank of America that brought some much-needed relief to Nevada families who were defrauded out of their homes by the big banks.

Similarly, trade agreements that affect the jobs of American workers should be debated in the open – not negotiated in back-room deals and then sent to Congress to be rubber-stamped. I oppose so-called “fast track,” and I will oppose any trade deals that could result in more American jobs being shipped overseas. [38]

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—Catherine Cortez Masto's campaign website, http://catherinecortezmasto.com/about
Protecting Seniors

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As Attorney General, I created a special senior protection unit to go after scam artists and criminals who prey on Nevada seniors, and cracked down on Medicaid fraud. In the Senate, I will take that fight to Washington to protect Medicare and Social Security from fraud, waste, and abuse.

I will also oppose reckless politicians who want to dismantle the programs and prey on seniors’ benefits – including opposing any proposals that increase the retirement age or threaten the solvency of the trust fund by allowing private investment accounts. These proposals are a mistake, and will only lead to deep cuts in Social Security benefits.

I understand that there needs to be real change in Congress to address funding Social Security, but privatization is not the solution. We need to increase funding, that is one reason why I support passing comprehensive immigration reform. This is a bill that the Social Security Chief Actuary said would increase the Social Security Trust Fund by an estimated $284 Billion by bringing in new revenue from currently undocumented workers who will start to pay into the fund. We could also increase funding by ensuring millionaires and billionaires pay their fair share into the Social Security trust fund, just like ordinary Americans do.

Social Security is a sacred promise we owe our seniors so they can retire with dignity and peace of mind. I will oppose any attempts to cut or privatize Social Security and subject Nevada seniors’ retirement security to the whims of the stock market.

I will also oppose reckless budget proposals that turn Medicare into a voucher program and increase seniors’ insurance premiums by thousands of dollars a year. [38]

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—Catherine Cortez Masto's campaign website, http://catherinecortezmasto.com/about
Immigration

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I support comprehensive immigration reform that secures our borders and allows millions of undocumented immigrants to come out of the shadows to earn a path to citizenship. Congress needs to do its job and pass immigration reform to keep families together. [38]

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—Catherine Cortez Masto's campaign website, http://catherinecortezmasto.com/about
Housing

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As Attorney General, I went after Bank of America and the big banks who forced countless Nevada families out of their homes through fraudulent and predatory lending practices. This resulted in a historic $1.9 billion settlement that brought some relief to Nevadans who lost their homes during the collapse of the housing market. In the Senate, I will continue this fight to help Nevada families who are facing foreclosure through no fault of their own and hold accountable the big banks who prey on Nevada homeowners. [38]

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—Catherine Cortez Masto's campaign website, http://catherinecortezmasto.com/about
Equal Pay

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Our country still has a long way to go in ensuring paycheck fairness for middle-class families. This isn’t just a women’s issue; it’s an economic issue for Nevadans who are struggling to feed their families and keep a roof over their heads. We cannot achieve real economic fairness for the middle-class if Nevada families aren’t earning a fair day’s wage for a fair day’s work.

It is time for politicians in Washington to stop the partisan games and pass real equal-pay-for-equal-work legislation that will level the playing field for working families suffering from pay discrimination. As Attorney General, I worked to protect Nevada’s middle-class families, and if elected to the United States Senate, I will continue to do so by fighting to achieve paycheck fairness. [38]

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—Catherine Cortez Masto's campaign website, http://catherinecortezmasto.com/about
Energy and Environment

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With a population of less than 200,000, the Las Vegas I grew up in was less than one-third the size it is now, and I liked nothing more than being outdoors in the nearby desert camping, hiking, and fishing with my parents. As Senator, I will fight to ensure that future generations are able to experience the incredible natural resources Nevada has to offer, just like I did.

As U.S. Senator, I will work to ensure we are fully utilizing Nevada’s abundance of wind, solar, and geothermal energy resources and increase investments in renewable energy technology to create green jobs here in Nevada. I will also work to preserve and protect Nevada’s incredible public lands – a unique, valuable resource in Nevada that creates thousands of jobs and brings in millions of dollars into our state’s economy every year. We must safeguard our natural resources and stop Big Oil from receiving unnecessary tax subsidies. [38]

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—Catherine Cortez Masto's campaign website, http://catherinecortezmasto.com/about
Minimum Wage

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While Nevada slowly recovers from the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, many people who have been able to find work are still unable to live off the wages they earn. It is long past time for Congress to raise the minimum wage so working Americans can feed their families off the pay they earn. [38]

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—Catherine Cortez Masto's campaign website, http://catherinecortezmasto.com/about
Human Trafficking

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Human trafficking is a horrific crime, one that claims an estimated 100,000 American children as victims every year. Congress recently took an important step by passing legislation to fight against this heinous crime – but there’s still so much more we could be doing. I saw firsthand the terrible toll human trafficking takes on our communities when I was Attorney General. And I learned that the only way to fight it is by all of us standing together to protect vulnerable children who are at risk of being entrapped by traffickers.

As Attorney General, I cracked down on sex traffickers and fought for legislation to better provide resources for victims – and I intend to take that fight to the Senate. We accomplished a lot in Nevada to support victims and penalize traffickers, but we can still do more – and I won’t rest until the job is done. [38]

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—Catherine Cortez Masto's campaign website, http://catherinecortezmasto.com/about
National Security

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Nothing is more important to me than keeping Nevada families safe. I’m a prosecutor who spent eight years as Attorney General putting drug dealers, sex traffickers, and violent criminals behind bars. I also worked with Homeland Security officials to gather intelligence about criminal and terrorist threats to protect Nevadans. In contrast, even keeping our families safe has been hurt by gridlock and ideological pursuits in Washington.

My husband is a retired Secret Service Agent. We are both gun owners. But imagine the lunacy of letting those listed on the terrorist no-fly list to be able to buy guns like the rest of us. That makes no sense. It’s time we focus on our common good, as Democrats and Republicans, to protect our country. ISIS is determined to continue to attack us and we must destroy them before more innocent lives are taken. This starts by Congress declaring war on ISIS. We also need to directly arm and train the Iraqi Kurds to help combat ISIS, as well as increase targeted air strikes and continue supporting our allies in the region to root out terrorists. [38]

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—Catherine Cortez Masto's campaign website, http://catherinecortezmasto.com/about
LGBT Discrimination

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The recent Supreme Court decision on marriage equality was a landmark decision in the fight for equality, but there is still more work to do. LGBT Americans still face discrimination in housing and in the workplace.

We also still have work to do in eliminating discrimination against LGBT Americans in public accommodation, jury service, and education. In the Senate, I will work to end discrimination against every Nevadan regardless of whom they love. [38]

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—Catherine Cortez Masto's campaign website, http://catherinecortezmasto.com/about
Yucca Mountain

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As Attorney General, I fought to prevent Washington bureaucrats from turning our state into a nuclear waste dump; as a Senator, I will work with Senator Dean Heller to fight this dangerous scheme that threatens the health and safety of Nevada families. Yucca Mountain is dead and will continue to be if I’m fortunate enough to be elected as Nevada’s next Senator. [38]

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—Catherine Cortez Masto's campaign website, http://catherinecortezmasto.com/about
Citizens United

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The Citizens United decision has been a disaster for our democracy, tearing apart our campaign finance laws and bringing on a flood of anonymous “dark money.” We can’t continue to let the voices of everyday Americans be lost in a sea of special interest spending. I’m running for Senate because I’m committed to fighting back against runaway spending that erodes our democracy. In the Senate, I will work to overturn this decision that has given too much power without any accountability to large corporations. [38]

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—Catherine Cortez Masto's campaign website, http://catherinecortezmasto.com/about
Women's Health

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Access to birth control shouldn’t be a luxury that’s just for the people who can afford it: It’s basic health care, and we need to make sure that every woman can access the care she needs. That’s why I support the Affordability is Access Act, legislation that would require insurance companies to provide birth control at no additional cost. I will also oppose any efforts to restrict women’s access to preventative health care.

I’m a strong believer in a woman’s right to choose and will oppose efforts to criminalize abortion. Reproductive health decisions should be made by a woman and her doctor, not politicians in Washington. [38]

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—Catherine Cortez Masto's campaign website, http://catherinecortezmasto.com/about
Education

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A good education can help children rise out of poverty and provide a better life for themselves. But too often, children fall through the cracks of an underfunded education system. I’m glad legislators in both parties came together with Governor Sandoval to pass a historic increase in education funding. Helping our kids get a good education should never be a partisan issue. This was an example of Democrats and Republicans coming together to solve problems, just as I did for eight years as Attorney General. Unfortunately, a bipartisan commitment to solving problems isn’t something we see very often in Washington.

I will fight for more education funding because our kids cannot get a 21st Century education in an overcrowded classroom or a portable trailer. We need to make sure teachers have the tools they need for our kids to succeed. By working together, we can transform Nevada’s education system so every child has an opportunity to succeed. I will also oppose any efforts by some in Washington to abolish the Department of Education. We need to do more for our kids, not less. [38]

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—Catherine Cortez Masto's campaign website, http://catherinecortezmasto.com/about

# Presidential preference[edit]

###  Joe Heck[edit]

See also: Republicans and their declared positions on Donald Trump and Republican reactions to 2005 Trump tape

* On October 8, 2016, Heck withdrew his support for Trump after The Washington Post released a 2005 video of Trump making comments about women that were described as "extremely lewd."[39] Heck said that he would not vote for Trump or for Clinton. He also asked Trump to withdraw from the race. His full statement appears below:

“  | I’ve spent much of my life serving in the military where I stood beside some of the bravest men and women this country has to offer — willing to put themselves in harm’s way to protect the freedoms upon which this country was founded. They live by a code of honor, of decency and of respect.

As a husband and a father, I strive to bring that same code of honor into my personal life.

I believe any candidate for President of the United States should campaign with common ethical and moral values and decency. I accept that none of us are perfect. However, I can no longer look past this pattern of behavior and inappropriate comments from Donald Trump. Therefore, I cannot, in good conscience, continue to support him nor can I vote for Hillary Clinton.

My wife, my daughters, my mother, my sister and all women deserve better. The American people deserve better.

Our campaign will move forward, and continue to be based on the core principles of the Republican Party, the need for conservative leadership and the requirement that all people be treated with respect and dignity.

My hope is that this will not divide us and that we can unite behind Republican principles. We deserve a candidate who can ask him or herself at the end of the day, 'Did I live my life with honor and do I deserve to be elected president of the United States.'

I believe our only option is to formally ask Mr. Trump to step down and allow Republicans the opportunity to elect someone who will provide us with the strong leadership so desperately needed and one that Americans deserve.

Today, I stand here disappointed in our choices for president but more committed than ever to bringing that same code of honor, decency and respect to the United States Senate.[38]

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—Rep. Joe Heck[40]

* On May 3, 2016, Heck said that he planned to support the Republican party’s nominee. He added, “Post-convention, you know, folks will come together and concentrate on what's important, which is the November election. That's where we are focused. We have a campaign plan that will carry us through November and that's what we're sticking with.”[41] He did not mention Donald Trump in his statement.

* Heck did not attend the Republican National Convention, instead choosing to campaign in Nevada. He said, "I plan to be home. I've got a whole state that I've got to campaign in, so we're going to be here in Nevada campaigning."[28]

###  Catherine Cortez Masto[edit]

See also: Endorsements for Hillary Clinton

On February 11, 2016, Cortez Masto endorsed Hillary Clinton for president.

“  | I’m endorsing Hillary Clinton for President because she is the champion Nevadans need fighting for us in the White House. Hillary is committed to ensuring middle class families are able to get ahead and stay ahead. She knows that we cannot sustain an economy where people at the top continue to prosper while wages for working families continue to flatline. And while too many in Washington are focused on ideological battles to defund Planned Parenthood, Hillary will focus on what Nevadans want: comprehensive immigration reform, raising the minimum wage, ensuring women receive equal pay for equal work, and preserving a woman’s access to basic, affordable – and at times life saving – health care. When she launched her candidacy for President, Hillary came to Nevada and immediately focused on comprehensive immigration reform – highlighting an issue that is a centerpiece of her campaign – and an issue that is deeply personal for me. My grandfather emigrated here from Chihuahua, Mexico, and because of his hard work – and the hard work of my parents – my sister and I were the first in our family to graduate from college. Everyone should have that opportunity to succeed – here in Nevada and across the country. In the Senate, I hope to work with President Hillary Clinton and members of both Parties to solve problems like a broken immigration system, paycheck discrimination, and stagnant wages. In contrast, my opponent, Congressman Heck, is part of the problem in Washington. Congressman Heck opposes comprehensive immigration reform, opposes a woman’s right to choose, voted multiple times to defund Planned Parenthood, and voted three times against ensuring women receive equal pay for equal work. I’m running for Senate to solve problems, and I’m endorsing Hillary Clinton because unlike many Republicans in Washington, she is committed to solving the challenges Nevada families face.[38] |  ”

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—Catherine Cortez Masto[42]

# Endorsements[edit]

###  Joe Heck[edit]

* In October 2015, Heck announced that all of the Republicans in the Nevada State Senate, except state Sen. Don Gustavson, had endorsed him. He also announced that all of the Republicans in the Nevada State Assembly supported him, except Brent Jones and Ira Hansen.[43]

* Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman[44]

* Otto Merida, founder of the Las Vegas Latin Chamber of Commerce - Citing a quarterly report from the Commerce Department that showed poor economic growth, Merida said, “It is clear we need to change our fiscal policies in Washington, D.C., or else the country and Nevada will slip back into recession. As someone who owned and ran a small business, Dr. Heck understands what it takes to create jobs. We need a candidate who is going to support real economic growth for the Latino community in Nevada. We need to be serious about tackling spending in Washington if we want our economic comeback in Nevada to continue.”[45]

* Merida previously supported Cortez Masto.

* Las Vegas Review-Journal \- "Few politicians can match Rep. Heck’s impressive resume. He is a medical doctor and is a brigadier general in the U.S. Army Reserve. Rep. Heck was last deployed to the Middle East in 2008 when he commanded a Baghdad-area combat hospital. He offers a moderate and sensible viewpoint on most issues and has made it a priority to improve health care in rural Nevada. His experience in the medical field and the military would be a welcome asset to the upper chamber, as would be his willingness to reach out across the aisle to find common ground."[46]

* Mesquite Local News \- "Reps. Joe Heck, Cresent Hardy and Mark Amodei already have been fighting for rural Nevada in Congress this past session, working against efforts by the administration to limit agriculture, mining, oil and gas exploration and recreation over misguided efforts to protect sage grouse and wild horses, as well as take control of all water resources and impose draconian carbon emission limits. ... This newspaper unabashedly endorses the election of Heck, Hardy and Amodei."[47]

###  Catherine Cortez Masto[edit]

* Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) - "She's spent a lifetime fighting to protect Nevada families. And I know she will continue that work in the Senate. The first Latina to serve as Nevada's Attorney General, Catherine's election to this seat would be historic. She would be the first Latina ever to serve as a United States Senator."[23]

* The DSCC endorsed Cortez Masto as soon as she entered the race. "Catherine Cortez Masto has made protecting Nevada families and consumers her life’s work, and she is the strongest candidate to keep this Senate seat in Democratic hands and continue Harry Reid’s legacy of fighting for Nevada’s best interests. As state Attorney General, Cortez Masto built a record of working to combat drug dealing, standing up for homeowners and consumers, and protecting seniors, children and women from abuse. Cortez Masto’s record and her reputation for integrity and staunch advocacy will power her campaign to a victory in 2016."[48]

* EMILY's List \- "Catherine is a dedicated public servant with a record of working to make communities safer, prevent violence against women and increase educational opportunities so that all Nevadans have a fair shot."[49]

* Dolores Huerta, civil rights leader and president of the Dolores Huerta Foundation - "Catherine Cortez Masto is a true leader who has stood up for the Latino community here in Nevada, protected us and proven that she will not back down in her commitment to Nevada families. Catherine Cortez Masto has a strong reputation in offering real solutions on issues that matter to Nevadans, not wealthy billionaires and interest groups. Catherine has fought tirelessly for hardworking families, workers and Latinos."[50]

* Americans for Responsible Solutions \- In an op-ed, former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and her husband Captain Mark Kelly, co-founders of the gun violence prevention organization Americans for Responsible Solutions, wrote, "As Nevada's attorney general, Catherine Cortez Masto, stood with us in support of background checks legislation. That bill was vetoed, but Nevadans have the opportunity to enact it at the ballot box this fall. Catherine Cortez Masto should be the next senator from Nevada."[51]

* Reno Gazette-Journal \- "The RGJ Editorial Board endorses Democrat Catherine Cortez Masto for U.S. Senate. Members voted 6 to 3 in favor of the former Nevada Attorney General over her opponent, Republican Joe Heck, who currently serves in the U.S. House. One board member abstained. The board likes Heck’s experience as a doctor and brigadier general but, overall, it prefers the balance Cortez Masto will bring to Nevada’s U.S. Senate delegation."[52]

# Polls[edit]

Nevada Senate - Joe Heck vs. Catherine Cortez Masto

Poll |  Joe Heck |  Catherine Cortez Masto| Margin of Error| Sample Size
Monmouth University
October 14-17, 2016 | 45%| 42%| +/-4.8| 413
CNN/ORC
October 10-15, 2016 | 45%| 52%| +/-3.5| 698
CBS News/YouGuv
October 12-14, 2016 | 39%| 39%| +/-4.5| 996
8 News NOW - Las Vegas
October 10-13, 2016 | 35%| 40%| +/-4.0| 600
Emerson College
October 2-4, 2016 | 45%| 41%| +/-3.6| 700
UNLV/Hart Research (D)
September 27-October 2, 2016 | 47%| 46%| +/-3.8| 700
Las Vegas Review-Journal
September 27-29, 2016 | 47%| 45%| +/-3.5| 800
Suffolk University
September 27-29, 2016 | 38%| 35%| +/-4.4| 500
FOX News
September 18-20, 2016 | 43%| 36%| +/-3.5| 704
KTNV/Rasmussen
September 16-18, 2016 | 44%| 40%| +/-4.0| 800
Monmouth
September 11-13, 2016 | 46%| 43%| +/-4.9| 406
NBC/Wall Street Journal/Marist
September 6-8, 2016 | 47%| 45%| +/-3.9| 627
Suffolk University
August 15-17, 2016 | 37%| 37%| +/-4.4| 500
KTNV/Rasmussen
July 29-31, 2016 | 42%| 41%| +/-4.0| 750
KTNV/Rasmussen
July 22-24, 2016 | 46%| 37%| +/-4.0| 750
Monmouth University
July 7-10, 2016 | 42%| 40%| +/-4.9| 408
Note: A "0%" finding means the candidate was not a part of the poll. The polls above may not reflect all polls that have been conducted in this race. Those displayed are a random sampling chosen by Ballotpedia staff. If you would like to nominate another poll for inclusion in the table, send an email to editor@ballotpedia.org

# Media[edit]

###  Joe Heck[edit]

#### Support[edit]

"Jobs for the Future" - One Nation ad supporting Heck, released October 2015

"Leading the Charge" - Concerned Vets ad supporting Heck, released March 2016

"Dawn" - U.S. Chamber of Commerce ad supporting Heck, released April 2016

"Vet Jobs" - One Nation ad supporting Heck, released following the June primary

"Green Zone" - One Nation ad supporting Heck, released following the June primary

"Promise" - Heck for Senate ad, released August 2016

"Send A Soldier" - Heck campaign ad, released August 2016

"Oath" - Heck campaign ad, released September 2016

"Second Chance" - Heck campaign ad, released September 2016

"Fired" - Heck campaign ad, released September 2016

"Governor Sandoval stands with Joe Heck" - U.S. Chamber of Commerce ad supporting Heck

"Agree" - Heck campaign ad, released October 2016

"Kindred Bond" - Heck campaign ad, released October 2016

"Know Joe SP" - Senate Leadership Fund ad, released October 2016

#### Opposition[edit]

"Blip" - Senate Majority PAC ad opposing Heck, released May 2016

"Investment" - Senate Majority PAC ad opposing Heck, released June 2016

"Struck" - League of Conservation Voters ad opposing Heck, released July 2016

"Blip" - Masto ad opposing Heck, released August 2016

"Numbers" - AFSCME ad opposing Heck, released August 2016

"Cold Hard Cash" - End Citizens United ad opposing Heck, released August 2016

"Side" - Senate Majority PAC ad opposing Heck, released August 2016

"23 Times" - Senate Majority PAC ad opposing Heck, released August 2016

"Cash Mountain" - End Citizens United ad opposing Heck, released August 2016

"Behind" - AFSCME ad opposing Heck, released September 2016

"Underneath" - WOMEN VOTE! ad opposing Heck, released September 2016

"Koch Call" - Senate Majority PAC ad opposing Heck, released September 2016

"Another Politician" - DSCC ad opposing Heck, released September 2016

"The Lucky Ones" - DSCC ad opposing Heck, released October 2016

"Work" - VoteVets ad opposing Heck, released October 2016

"Personal" - League of Conservation Voters ad opposing Heck, released October 2016

"WORDS" - Planned Parenthood ad opposing Heck, released October 2016

"Share" - DSCC ad opposing Heck, released October 2016

###  Catherine Cortez Masto[edit]

#### Support[edit]

"Accountable" - Ad supporting Masto released April 2016

"Rendición de cuentas" - Spanish language ad released April 2016

"Proudest" Ad supporting Masto released July 2016

"Ideas" - Cortez Masto general election ad released July 2016

"Grandfather" - Cortez Masto ad released August 2016

"Left Out" - Cortez Masto ad released August 2016

"Doctor" - Cortez Masto campaign ad released August 2016

"Don't Believe" - Cortez Masto campaign ad released September 2016

"Lola" - Cortez Masto campaign ad released September 2016

"Duet" - Cortez Masto campaign ad opposing Heck for supporting Donald Trump

"College" - Cortez Masto campaign ad, released September 2016

#### Opposition[edit]

"Lost" - Freedom Partners Action Fund ad attacking Masto, released May 2016

"Special Interest Politician" - Freedom Partners Action Fund ad attacking Masto

"Driving Away Jobs" - Freedom Partners Action Fund ad attacking Masto, released June 2016

"Who" - NRSC ad opposing Masto, released August 2016

"No Concern" - NRSC ad opposing Masto, released August 2016

"Abuse" - Freedom Partners Action Fund ad opposing Masto, released August 2016

"Percent" - NRSC ad opposing Masto, released August 2016

"Follow" - NRSC ad opposing Masto, released September 2016

"No Idea" - Senate Leadership Fund ad opposing Masto, released September 2016

"Unacceptable" - Senate Leadership Fund ad opposing Masto, released September 2016

"Answering Machine" - NRSC ad opposing Masto, released September 2016

"Ignored" - Freedom Partners Action Fund ad opposing Masto, released September 2016

"Viajes" - Spanish NRSC ad opposing Masto, released September 2016

"Poster Boy" - NRA ad opposing Masto, released September 2016

"Frustrated" - Senate Leadership Fund ad opposing Masto, released September 2016

"Money Tree" - NRSC ad opposing Masto, released September 2016

"Others Get It" - Senate Leadership Fund ad opposing Masto, released October 2016

"Plea" - Senate Leadership Fund ad opposing Masto, released October 2016

### Defeated candidates[edit]

####  Sharron Angle[edit]

Angle for Senate ad, released May 2016

Angle for Senate ad, released May 2016

## Campaign contributions[edit]

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Source: This graphic was generated using data from the FEC.

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Source: This graphic was generated using data from the FEC.

### Joe Heck[edit]

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Source: This graphic was generated using data from the FEC.

### Catherine Cortez Masto[edit]

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Source: This graphic was generated using data from the FEC.

## Presidential impact[edit]

Presidential elections have a significant impact on congressional elections, the most obvious of which is increased voter interest and participation. In the last two decades, presidential elections have led to roughly 15 to 20 percent higher turnout rates than in the corresponding midterm elections.[53] The following chart shows the disparity between voter turnout in presidential elections and midterms.

In the past decade, presidential elections have benefited the Democratic Party, while midterms have helped Republicans. The Democratic Party gained an average of 5 Senate seats in the last two presidential elections, and the Republican Party picked up an average of 7.5 seats in the last two midterms.[54] The fact that 2016 was a presidential election cycle was a cause of increased Republican vulnerability in the Senate.

## Election history[edit]

### 2012[edit]

See also: United States Senate elections in Nevada, 2012

On November 6, 2012, incumbent Dean Heller (R) won re-election to the United States Senate. He defeated Shelley Berkley (D) and David Lory VanderBeek (Independent American Party) in the general election.

U.S. Senate, Nevada, General Election, 2012

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Democratic  |  Shelley Berkley  | 44.7% | 446,080
| Republican  | Dean Heller Incumbent | 45.9% | 457,656
| Independent American Party of Nevada  |  David Lory VanderBeek  | 4.9% | 48,792
| N/A  |  None of these candidates  | 4.5% | 45,277
Total Votes | 997,805
Source: Nevada Secretary of State "U.S. Senate Results"

### 2010[edit]

On November 2, 2010, Reid won re-election to the United States Senate. He defeated Sharron Angle (R), None of the Above, Scott Ashjian (Tea Party), Timothy Fasano (Independent American), and independent candidates Michael L. Haines, Jesse Holland, Jeffery C. Reeves, and Wil Stand.[55]

U.S. Senate, Nevada General Election, 2010

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Democratic  | Harry Reid Incumbent | 50.3% | 362,785
| Republican  |  Sharron Angle  | 44.5% | 321,361
| None of the Above  |  \-  | 2.2% | 16,174
| Tea Party  |  Scott Ashjian  | 0.8% | 5,811
| Independent  |  Michael L. Haines  | 0.6% | 4,261
| Independent American  |  Timothy Fasano  | 0.4% | 3,185
| Independent  |  Jesse Holland  | 0.4% | 3,175
| Independent  |  Jeffery C. Reeves  | 0.3% | 2,510
| Independent  |  Wil Stand  | 0.3% | 2,119
Total Votes | 721,381

## Important dates and deadlines[edit]

See also: Nevada elections, 2016

The calendar below lists important dates for political candidates in Nevada in 2016.

Dates and requirements for candidates in 2016

Deadline  |  Event type  |  Event description
January 4, 2016 | Ballot access  |  Judicial candidate filing period opens
January 15, 2016 | Ballot access  |  Judicial candidate filing period closes
March 7, 2016 | Ballot access  |  Candidate filing period opens
March 18, 2016 | Ballot access  |  Candidate filing period closes
March 28, 2016 | Campaign finance  |  Candidate financial disclosure statement due
May 24, 2016  | Campaign finance  |  Contributions and expenses report #1 due
June 10, 2016 | Campaign finance  |  Contributions and expenses report #2 due
June 14, 2016 | Election date  |  Primary election
October 18, 2016 | Campaign finance  |  Contributions and expenses report #3 due
November 4, 2016 | Campaign finance  |  Contributions and expenses report #4 due
November 8, 2016 | Election date  |  General election
January 15, 2017 | Campaign finance  |  Annual contributions and expenses report due; Contributions and expenses report #5 due; annual financial disclosure statement due
Source: Nevada Secretary of State, "Important 2016 Candidate Dates," accessed July 17, 2015

## See also[edit]

* United States House of Representatives elections in Nevada, 2016
* United States Senate elections, 2016
* Harry Reid

## Footnotes[edit]

1. ↑ Cook Political Report, "2016 Senate Race Ratings for July 11, 2016," accessed July 19, 2016
2. ↑ Sabato's Crystal Ball, "2016 Senate," accessed July 18, 2016
3. ↑ Rothenberg & Gonzales Political Report, "Senate Ratings," accessed July 19, 2016
4. ↑ Time, "Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada Is U.S. Senate’s First Latina," accessed November 14, 2016
5. ↑ 5.00 5.01 5.02 5.03 5.04 5.05 5.06 5.07 5.08 5.09 5.10 5.11 5.12 5.13 5.14 5.15 5.16 Nevada Secretary of State, "2016 Filed Non-Judicial Candidates," accessed March 19, 2016
6. ↑ Nevada Secretary of State, "2016 Master Statewide Certified List of Candidates," accessed September 7, 2016
7. ↑ USA Today, "Nevada voters send first Latina to U.S. Senate," accessed November 14, 2016
8. ↑ McClatchy DC, "Nevada's Cortez Masto breaks barrier as 1st Latina in Senate," accessed November 14, 2016
9. ↑ NCSL,"State Primary Election Types," accessed October 25, 2019
10. ↑ FairVote,"Primaries," accessed October 25, 2019
11. ↑ Clark County Nevada,"Election Department: How Party Affiliation Affects You in Elections," accessed October 25, 2019
12. ↑ The New York Times, "Harry Reid Says He Won't Seek Re-election," March 27, 2015
13. ↑ Candidates are listed by party and alphabetically within each party.
14. ↑ Las Vegas Review-Journal, "Las Vegas City Councilman Beers gets early start against Harry Reid," January 31, 2015
15. ↑ Las Vegas Review-Journal, "Las Vegas City Councilman Bob Beers drops bid for U.S. Senate," June 15, 2015
16. ↑ The Las Vegas Review-Journal, "US Senate candidates Heck, Masto slate debate on Oct. 14," accessed September 20, 2016
17. ↑ Reno Gazette-Journal, "Heck, Cortez Masto debate Friday in bid to succeed Reid," accessed October 12, 2016
18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 18.3 The Las Vegas Review-Journal, "Heck, Cortez Masto spar in televised debate," accessed November 7, 2016
19. ↑ Las Vegas Review-Journal, "Rep. Joe Heck says he’s running for US Senate," July 6, 2015
20. ↑ The New York Times, "Nevada Primary Results," June 14, 2016
21. ↑ ABC News, "Senate's Harry Reid Announces He Won't Seek Re-Election," March 27, 2015
22. ↑ United States Senator for Nevada Harry Reid, "Thank You," March 27, 2015
23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 23.2 NBC News, "Harry Reid Endorses a Successor in Nevada," accessed September 19, 2016
24. ↑ KNPR.org, "Rising Premiums Rankle People Paying Full Price For Health Insurance," accessed October 14, 2016
25. ↑ MyNews4.com, "3 Nevada congressmen introduce bill to exempt some from health care penalty," accessed October 14, 2016
26. ↑ The Washington Examiner, "Obamacare key issue in Nevada Senate race," accessed October 14, 2016
27. ↑ National Review, "The GOP’s Best Hope for Picking Up a Senate Seat: Joe Heck," accessed October 14, 2016
28. ↑ 28.0 28.1 28.2 NBC News 3 Las Vegas, "Nevada's race for U.S. Senate: One-on-one with Republican Joe Heck," accessed September 20, 2016
29. ↑ 29.0 29.1 Dr. Joe Heck, "On the Issues," accessed September 20, 2016
30. ↑ 30.0 30.1 30.2 30.3 News 3 Las Vegas, "Cortez Masto talks bipartisanship, issues in race for Reid's seat," accessed October 14, 2016
31. ↑ CatherineCortezMasto.com, "Cortez Masto Campaign Issues New Report on the Policy Similarities Between Donald Trump & Congressman Heck," accessed September 20, 2016
32. ↑ PolitiFact, "Nevada Senate candidate not 'ideological soul mate' of Donald Trump," accessed September 20, 2016
33. ↑ The Las Vegas Sun, "Democratic congressional candidates go after opponents over Trump, immigration," accessed September 20, 2016
34. ↑ Las Vegas Review-Journal, "Nevada Republicans vote against Obama-broadened immigration program," accessed September 20, 2016
35. ↑ The Las Vegas Sun, "Cortez Masto meets with families who fear deportation," accessed October 14, 2016
36. ↑ Catherine Cortez Masto for Senate, "Catherine Cortez Masto Statement on 4th Anniversary of Implementation of DACA," accessed October 14, 2016
37. ↑ 37.0 37.1 Heck.House.gov, "Heck Applauds Bipartisan Committee Passage of His Higher Education Bills," accessed October 14, 2016
38. ↑ 38.00 38.01 38.02 38.03 38.04 38.05 38.06 38.07 38.08 38.09 38.10 38.11 38.12 38.13 38.14 38.15 38.16 38.17 38.18 38.19 38.20 38.21 38.22 38.23 38.24 38.25 38.26 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
39. ↑ The Washington Post, "Trump recorded having extremely lewd conversation about women in 2005," October 8, 2016
40. ↑ Dr. Joe Heck for U.S. Senate, "Dr. Heck remarks on Donald Trump," accessed October 9, 2016
41. ↑ Las Vegas Sun, "Sandoval, other top Nevada Republicans plan to vote for Trump," accessed May 6, 2016
42. ↑ CatherineCortezMasto.com, "Catherine Cortez Masto Endorses Hillary Clinton for President," accessed September 20, 2016
43. ↑ Fox5 KVVU-TV, "Senate hopeful Heck backed by most all GOP Nevada lawmakers," October 6, 2015
44. ↑ Las Vegas Sun, "Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman endorses Joe Heck for Senate," July 20, 2015
45. ↑ Las Vegas Review-Journal, "Latin chamber founder switches US Senate endorsement to Joe Heck," accessed September 19, 2016
46. ↑ Las Vegas Review-Journal, "EDITORIAL: For Congress," accessed October 20, 2016
47. ↑ Mesquite Local News, "Rural Nevadans need to protect our interests in Washington," accessed November 7, 2016
48. ↑ DSCC, "DSCC Announces Endorsement Of Catherine Cortez Masto In Nevada’s Senate Race," April 8, 2015
49. ↑ On Politics, "EMILY's List backs Cortez Masto for Nevada Senate," April 16, 2015
50. ↑ Univision, "The choice could not be clearer: Catherine Cortez Masto must be elected to the United States Senate," accessed September 20, 2016
51. ↑ CNN, "America finds its voice on gun safety," accessed September 27, 2016
52. ↑ Reno Gazette-Journal, "Our view: Cortez Masto for Nevada's U.S. Senate seat," accessed November 7, 2016
53. ↑ United States Election Project, "Voter Turnout," accessed September 6, 2015
54. ↑ United States Senate, "Party Division in the Senate, 1789-Present," accessed September 6, 2015
55. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010," accessed March 28, 2013

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Nevada's current delegation to the United States Congress

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Catherine Masto (D)

Jacky Rosen (D)

Representatives

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Dina Titus (D)

District 2

Mark Amodei (R)

District 3

Susie Lee (D)

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Steven Horsford (D)

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