Democratic incumbent Sen. Jacky Rosen has won reelection in Nevada after defeating Republican Sam Brown in a closely watched race. The Associated Press declared Rosen the winner early Saturday morning, citing her strong performance in the state’s largest counties, Clark and Washoe. With nearly all votes counted, Rosen’s lead was insurmountable, leading to the AP’s decision to call the race for her.
Rosen’s victory was crucial in a cycle where Senate Democrats were defending several vulnerable seats, with control of the chamber hanging in the balance. Despite the GOP already securing control of the Senate, Rosen will return to Washington as a member of the minority party. The AP’s decision to declare a winner is based on the candidate’s lead being insurmountable based on remaining votes to be counted.
Rosen more than doubled Brown’s spending and fundraising efforts during the campaign, but the candidates were evenly matched in terms of available resources leading up to the election. In Nevada, Democrats typically win in the state’s two largest counties, Clark and Washoe, making large vote margins in these areas vital for electoral success. Rosen maintained a consistent lead in both counties, leading to the AP’s decision to call the race in her favor.
This victory secures Rosen’s second term in the Senate, as she defeated Brown who previously ran for the GOP nomination for another Senate seat in 2022. The AP’s race call was based on the clear trend of results in Clark and Washoe counties, which historically favor Democrats in statewide elections in Nevada.
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