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Sandra Jauregui, the Nevada Assembly Majority Leader, has declared her candidacy for Lieutenant Governor in the upcoming midterm elections. With a focus on affordable housing, education funding, job creation, and public safety, she aims to challenge incumbent Republican Lt. Gov. Stavros Anthony. Jauregui’s campaign emphasizes her legislative achievements and commitment to addressing critical issues facing Nevadans, including healthcare costs and tourism revival. Supported by prominent Democratic leaders, she seeks to bring positive change to Nevada residents.
Las Vegas – Sandra Jauregui, the Nevada Assembly Majority Leader and a Democrat, has declared her candidacy for lieutenant governor in the 2026 midterm elections. Having served in the Nevada Legislature for the past decade, Jauregui aims to challenge incumbent Republican Lt. Gov. Stavros Anthony in an election that promises to address significant issues concerning Nevada residents.
Jauregui’s campaign is centered on key issues such as affordable housing, education funding, job creation, and public safety. She has made it clear that her goal is to advocate for policies that directly benefit the everyday lives of Nevadans, highlighting her concerns regarding the current administration. Jauregui has criticized Lt. Gov. Anthony for obstructing policies that would enhance the well-being of residents, positioning herself as a candidate focused on positive change.
Additionally, Jauregui plans to revive tourism efforts across the state, particularly in areas outside of the major hubs of Las Vegas and Reno, which could provide significant economic benefits. Addressing the prevalent housing crisis, Jauregui proposes to reduce regulations affecting construction and to oppose federal tariffs that impact housing affordability. Her campaign also emphasizes the need to lower healthcare costs, promising to protect programs under the Affordable Care Act and to ensure robust funding for public education.
Public safety remains another cornerstone of Jauregui’s campaign, as she seeks collaboration with law enforcement agencies to implement effective safety initiatives. She plans to establish an office of community safety aimed at addressing local safety concerns. Jauregui brings personal experience to this initiative as a survivor of the October 1, 2017 mass shooting, where she has since advocated for gun violence prevention legislation, including measures like bans on bump stocks and the introduction of red flag laws.
As she embarks on her campaign, Jauregui has garnered support from notable Democratic leaders, including U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen, along with Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford. Her legislative track record speaks for itself, having spearheaded initiatives that led to a $2.6 billion investment in the education system, inclusive of $250 million earmarked for teacher salaries. Furthermore, Jauregui has championed legislation aimed at healthcare affordability with specific initiatives such as capping the costs of insulin.
Jauregui has become the first known Democrat to announce her intention to run for lieutenant governor in the upcoming election cycle. To focus on this campaign, she has opted not to seek re-election in her current Assembly district. Despite her party affiliation, she has worked on bipartisan efforts during her tenure, collaborating on initiatives like Republican Governor Joe Lombardo’s attainable housing bill. Her comprehensive approach has included strategies for job creation, sponsoring bills aimed at generating thousands of construction and permanent jobs across Nevada.
The current political landscape sees Jauregui entering as a formidable candidate with a history of navigating bipartisan legislation successfully. She has expressed strong critique of Anthony’s Task Force aimed at protecting women’s sports, suggesting that its establishment may be illegal. Jauregui demonstrates confidence that her legislative achievements and commitment to addressing the pressing issues facing Nevada families position her well as she seeks to make a significant impact in the 2026 elections.
With ongoing economic challenges affecting the lives of Nevadans, Jauregui’s campaign is poised to resonate with constituents who prioritize leadership that delivers practical solutions and meaningful results.
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- The Nevada Independent
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- Las Vegas Review-Journal
- Google Search: Sandra Jauregui Lieutenant Governor
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lieutenant Governor of Nevada
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- Google News: Nevada Lieutenant Governor Elections
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