LAS VEGAS, Nev. (April 8, 2026) – Silver State Equality, Nevada’s statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, today endorsed seven candidates for state and local office, and two ballot initiatives, underscoring what advocates are calling a pivotal election for LGBTQ+ rights and democratic freedoms in Nevada.
“This year, as LGBTQ+ equality further emerges as a symbol of democracy, the 2026 election is a critical opportunity to elect the strongest champions Nevada has ever had –to protect LGBTQ+ rights and all citizens’ civil rights,” said Silver State Equality State Director André C. Wade. “We are meeting this moment by organizing, mobilizing and turning out the vote in record numbers. From the Nevada State House and the halls of Congress – to county commissions, city councils and mayors’ offices – our community and allies must have a voice wherever decisions are made.”
The full list of endorsements to date can be found below:
Ballot Measure Recommendations
Ballot Measure 6: Vote YES to protect reproductive rights
Ballot Measure 7: Vote NO to prevent voter suppression
Nevada State Executive Offices
Nevada Secretary of State: Cisco Aguilar
Attorney General: Nicole Cannizzaro
Nevada State Assembly
Assembly District 9: Ryan Hampton*
Assembly District 41: Vinny Spotleson
Washoe County
Washoe County Commission District 5: Brian Wadsworth*
City of North Las Vegas
Mayor: Daniele Monroe-Moreno
City of Henderson
Mayor: Adam Price*
City of Reno
Mayor: Devon Reese*
*LGBTQ+ candidates
Silver State Equality endorses and supports 100 percent pro-equality candidates – up and down the ballot – fighting for LGBTQ+ civil rights, reproductive freedom and social justice. Visit Silver State Equality for more information on endorsements.
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As Nevada’s statewide LGBTQ civil rights organization, Silver State Equality brings the voices of LGBTQ people and allies to institutions of power in Nevada and throughout the U.S. Silver State Equality strives to create a world that is healthy, just and fully equal for all LGBTQ people. Silver State Equality is a Nevada-based program affiliated with and supported by Equality California and Equality California Institute, the nation’s largest statewide LGBTQ civil rights organization. More information at SilverStateEquality.org
