Democrats launch site on voting, volunteering

First TV commercials for Giunchigliani on air

To fire up voters before the midterm elections, Nevada Democrats have launched a one-stop shop for voter registration, information and volunteer opportunities.

The new website, Vote Nevada, includes information about important deadlines, registering to vote and methods of casting a ballot, such as early or absentee voting.

“The stakes couldn’t be higher in Nevada — that’s why it’s so important that Nevadans make their voices heard by voting this year,” said Alana Mounce, executive director of the state Democratic Party. “The NV Dems are excited to launch Vote Nevada to make it easier for Nevadans to register to vote and cast their ballots in the primary and general elections.”

Giunchigliani’s first TV ads

With less than two months until the June 12 primary, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris Giunchigliani launched her first set of television ads this week. The spots highlight her past as a special education teacher and her involvement in passing legislation that led to universal kindergarten and creating green building standards for the state.

The ads started airing Monday and will run for a week in the Reno and Las Vegas markets.

Giunchigliani’s most prominent primary opponent, fellow Clark County Commissioner Steve Sisolak, launched his first TV ads March 21.

In addition to the ads from her campaign, Giunchigliani is getting a boost from the state teachers union, which launched its own seven-figure TV ad buy this week.

Energy backers respond

A new American Lung Association report gave air quality in Clark and Washoecountiesanfgrade—andit quickly became fodder for backers of a 2018 clean energy initiative.

The “State of the Air 2018” report also found Las Vegas and Henderson had the 12thworst level of smog in the nation. Officials from Nevadans for acleanenergyfuture—thegroup behind a petition to guarantee 50 percent of the state’s energy will be generated from renewable sources by 2030 — said the report highlights the need for new policies.

“Air quality has diminished in recent years, and the health of our community is the collateral damage,” campaign spokesman Kyle Roerink said.

Endorsements

The Southern Nevada Central Labor Council endorsed state Senate Majority Leader Aaron Ford for attorney general.

The Nevada Assembly Democratic Caucus endorsed Alexander Assefa for Assembly District 42, a seat being vacated by Irene Bustamante Adams, D-las Vegas, who is not running for re-election.