Republican Army veteran Sam Brown launched his bid for the U.S. Senate in Nevada on Monday, July 10, 2023. He aims to secure the Republican nomination and challenge Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen in the 2024 election.
Brown’s campaign emphasizes his military service and business experience, while criticizing Rosen’s support for President Joe Biden’s policies. He highlights his commitment to fighting for Nevadans’ values and prioritizing their needs over Washington, D.C.’s special interests in his announcement speech.
Sam Brown is a decorated combat veteran who served in the U.S. Army from 2005 to 2011. He received several awards for his bravery, including the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star, after sustaining severe burns in an explosion in Afghanistan in 2008.
Following his military service, Brown established a veterans’ advocacy group and a business providing medication to veterans. He also engages in motivational speaking.
Brown is the second Republican candidate to enter the Nevada Senate race. In the previous election, former state Attorney General Adam Laxalt lost to Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto in 2022.
The Nevada Senate seat is crucial for Democrats to defend in 2024 as it will help them maintain their narrow majority in the chamber. The race is expected to be highly competitive.
Although Sen. Jacky Rosen has not yet confirmed her re-election bid for 2024, she is regarded as a formidable incumbent.
The Nevada Senate race is anticipated to be one of the most fiercely contested races nationwide in 2024.
