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EMILYs List Endorses Nine Democratic Pro-Choice Women for Election and Reelection to the Nevada State Legislature

December 5, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, is announcing our first round of endorsements in the 2026 Nevada state legislative races. EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement:

“EMILYs List women have been at the heart of a decades-long effort in Nevada to build stable legislative majorities and secure a majority-women legislature. 2026 is a critical year to preserve the gains we’ve made, which is why we’re proud to endorse nine Democratic pro-choice women for the Nevada state Legislature. These battle-tested leaders have delivered powerful results — fighting to secure reproductive freedoms and providing affordable housing for Nevadans. We are thrilled to support them in this election and safeguard the Democratic majority in the Nevada state Legislature.” 

EMILYs List endorses the following candidates for election and reelection:

  • Marilyn Dondero Loop (NV-SD08)
  • Melanie Scheible (NV-SD09)
  • Julie Pazina (NV-SD12)
  • Brittney Miller (NV-AD05)
  • Elaine Marzola (NV-AD21)
  • Selena La Rue Hatch (NV-AD25)
  • Heather Goulding (NV-AD27)
  • Hanadi Nadeem (NV-AD34)   
  • Shea Backus (NV-AD37)

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