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Rosen Wins Nevada Senate Race
Nevada Senator Jacky Rosen wins re-election against Sam Brown in a closely contested race focusing on abortion rights and political positioning.
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- Who won the Nevada Senate race?
- Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) won reelection, defeating Republican Sam Brown in a closely contested race.
- What were the main issues in the campaign?
- Rosen's campaign focused on abortion rights and portraying herself as a non-ideological politician, similar to Senator Catherine Cortez Masto's successful strategy in 2022.
- How much national attention did the race receive?
- The Senate race received less national attention than the presidential race, despite both Trump and Vice President Harris campaigning in the state.
- What was Sam Brown's background and campaign strategy?
- Brown, a retired Army captain, attempted to leverage President Trump's popularity in Nevada but was outspent significantly by Rosen's campaign.
- What happened with the ballot measure on abortion rights?
- A ballot measure to enshrine abortion rights in Nevada's constitution passed, requiring a second approval in 2026 to become an amendment.