Republicans Selecting Nominees in Nevada and South Carolina Swing States

Republican Sam Brown is vying for his party’s nomination for the U.S. Senate in Nevada on Tuesday, one of four states where voters will select their party candidates for the upcoming general election.

Brown, a former U.S. Army captain with the support of Senate Republicans, including Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, is competing against two rivals, including Donald Trump’s former U.S. ambassador to Iceland, Jeff Gunter, in a crucial battle that could impact the Republicans’ chances of winning Senate control.

The winner of the nomination will go up against Sen. Jacky Rosen, a Democrat from Nevada, in the election on Nov. 5.

Nevada is a key battleground state that will play a significant role in determining Senate control and the outcome of the presidential race between Democrat President Joe Biden and his Republican opponent, Trump.

Currently, Democrats hold a 51-49 Senate majority. Republicans have a favorable path to potentially regaining control with one-third of the Senate seats up for election. Democrats are defending vulnerable seats in several states while Republicans are facing reelection in less competitive states.

Furthermore, the House of Representatives is also at stake. In South Carolina, voters will decide the fate of Rep. Nancy Mace, a Republican, who is being challenged by Catherine Templeton, a conservative endorsed by notable figures like Kevin McCarthy and Newt Gingrich.

In Maine, Republican voters will select a nominee to challenge Rep. Jared Golden, a Democrat, in the general election. State Rep. Austin Theriault, backed by Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson, is seen as the party favorite.

Additionally, in North Dakota, Republican voters will nominate a contender to replace Governor Doug Burgum, who is a potential running mate for Trump. Rep. Kelly Armstrong and Lieutenant Governor Tammy Miller are competing for the nomination.

In Nevada, Brown has garnered support as the leading candidate, receiving a last-minute endorsement from Trump in his battle against Gunter and Jim Marchant, both aligned with Trump.

“Sam Brown is a FEARLESS AMERICAN PATRIOT, a Purple Heart Recipient, who has proven he has the ‘PURE GRIT’ and COURAGE to take on our Enemies, both Foreign and Domestic,” Trump stated on social media, endorsing Brown.

Brown, a veteran of Afghanistan, was injured by an improvised explosive device during his service.

In the absence of a Trump endorsement, Gunter sought to capitalize on party dissatisfaction with McConnell, a target of Trump’s criticism in recent years.

Brown previously lost a Republican Senate primary and is currently trailing behind Rosen in opinion polls.