2022 United States Senate election in Nevada

The 2022 United States Senate election in Nevada will be held on November 8, 2022, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the State of Nevada.

Incumbent Democrat Catherine Cortez Masto was first elected in 2016 with 47.2% of the vote, holding a seat left open by former Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid. She has stated she will run for a second term.

Democratic primary[]

Candidates[]

Declared[]

Catherine Cortez Masto, incumbent U.S. Senator (2017–present) and former Attorney General of Nevada (2007–2015)^[1]
Allen Rheinhart, Black Lives Matter activist and candidate for governor in 2014, U.S. Senate in 2016 and Nevada's 1st congressional district in 2020^[2]

Democratic candidates^[a]

U.S. Senator
Catherine Cortez Masto
from
Enterprise

Endorsements[]

Catherine Cortez Masto

Organizations

Republican primary[]

Candidates[]

Declared[]

Sam Brown, U.S. Army veteran^[10]^[11]
Bill Hockstedler, healthcare executive and USAF veteran^[12]
Adam Laxalt, former Attorney General of Nevada (2015–2019), nominee for Governor in 2018, and grandson of former United States Senator Paul Laxalt^[13]
Sharelle Mendenhall, pageant queen^[10]^[11]

Republican candidates^[a]

Former Attorney General
Adam Laxalt
from
Reno

Potential[]

Heidi Gansert, state senator for Nevada's 15th Senate district (2016–present)^[14]

Declined[]

Mark Amodei, U.S. Representative for NV-02 (2011–present) (running for re-election)^[15]
Dean Heller, former U.S. Senator (2011–2019) and U.S. Representative for NV-02 (2007–2011) (running for Governor)^[16]
Ben Kieckhefer, state senator for Nevada's 16th Senate district (2010–present)^[14]
Brian Sandoval, 17th president of the University of Nevada, Reno (2020–present) and former Governor of Nevada (2011–2019)^[14]

Endorsements[]

Adam Laxalt

U.S. Executive Branch Officials

Donald Trump, 45th President of the United States (2017–2021)^[17]
Mike Pompeo, United States Secretary of State (2018–2021), CIA Director (2017–2018), U.S. Representative (2011–2017)^[18]
Richard Grenell, former United States Ambassador to Germany (2018-2020)^[19]
Michael Flynn, former United States National Security Advisor (2017), former Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (2012–2014) (Democrat)^[20]

U.S. Senators

Tom Cotton, United States Senator from Arkansas (2015–present)^[21]
Ted Cruz, United States Senator from Texas (2013–present)^[14]
Josh Hawley, United States Senator from Missouri (2019–present)^[22]
Mike Lee, United States Senator from Utah (2011^[23]–present)
Mitch McConnell, U.S. Senate Minority Leader from Kentucky (1985–present)^[24]
Rick Scott, United States Senator from Florida (2019–present) and 45th Governor of Florida (2011–2019)^[25]

Governors

Ron DeSantis, 46th Governor of Florida (2019–present), U.S. Representative (2013–2018)^[26]

Hypothetical polling

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size^[b]	Margin of error	Dean Heller	Adam Laxalt	Other	Undecided
WPA Intelligence (R)^[A]	December 9–11, 2020	300 (LV)	± 5.7%	25%	44%	6%	25%

General election[]

Predictions[]

Source	Ranking	As of
The Cook Political Report^[27]	Tossup	November 19, 2021
Inside Elections^[28]	Battleground	October 8, 2021
Sabato's Crystal Ball^[29]	Tossup	November 3, 2021

Polling[]

Catherine Cortez Masto vs. Adam Laxalt

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size^[b]	Margin of error	Catherine Cortez Masto (D)	Adam Laxalt (R)	None of These Candidates	Undecided
The Trafalgar Group (R)	November 24–29, 2021	1,034 (LV)	± 3.0%	41%	44%	–	15%
NRSC (R)^[B]	November 14–17, 2021	571 (LV)	± 4.1%	42%	46%	–	12%
The Mellman Group (D)	September 15–22, 2021	600 (LV)	± 4.0%	46%	41%	3%	10%
WPA Intelligence (R)^[C]	September 11–15, 2021	504 (LV)	± 4.4%	37%	39%	12%	12%
VCreek/AMG (R)^[D]	August 9–14, 2021	567 (RV)	± 4.1%	32%	42%	–	26%

Notes[]

^ ^a ^b The images in this gallery are in the public domain or are otherwise free to use. This gallery should not be construed as a list of major or noteworthy candidates. If a candidate is not included in this gallery, it is only because there are no high-quality, copyright-free photographs of them available on the Internet.
^ ^a ^b Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear

Partisan clients

^ This poll was sponsored by Club for Growth Action
^ This poll was sponsored by the National Republican Senatorial Committee
^ Poll sponsored by Laxalt's campaign
^ Poll sponsored by Americas PAC

References[]

^ Sanchez, Humberto (February 24, 2021). "Cortez Masto Launches 2022 Reelection Bid". The Nevada Independent. Archived from the original on February 24, 2021. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
^ "Independent Poll: Sisolak, Cortez Masto hold slim leads over likely GOP opponents". The Nevada Independent. October 3, 2021. Archived from the original on October 3, 2021. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
^ "U.S. Senate Candidates". emilyslist.org. Archived from the original on July 7, 2021. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
^ ^a ^b Bowman, Bridget (May 13, 2021). "Campaign finance-focused PAC makes first 2022 Senate endorsements". Roll Call. Archived from the original on May 17, 2021. Retrieved May 17, 2021.
^ "Jewish Dems Start 2022 Election Cycle With First Slate of Endorsements". www.jewishdems.org. November 30, 2021. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
^ Courtnee Connon (June 10, 2021). "LCV Action Fund Announces First Round of U.S. Senate Endorsements in the 2022 Election Cycle". League of Conservation Voters. Archived from the original on July 31, 2021. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
^ "NARAL Pro-Choice America Endorses Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto for Reelection to the U.S. Senate for Nevada". NARAL Pro-Choice America. August 10, 2021. Archived from the original on August 30, 2021. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
^ "Planned Parenthood Action Fund Endorsed Candidates". www.plannedparenthoodaction.org. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
^ "Federal Endorsed Candidates". Women's Political Committee. Archived from the original on August 7, 2021. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
^ ^a ^b Margiott, Ben (July 20, 2021). "Wounded warrior, pageant winner enter Republican primary for Nevada Senate". KRNV-DT. Associated Press. Archived from the original on July 20, 2021. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
^ ^a ^b "Pageant winner, business owner joins Nevada's US Senate race". Associated Press. July 14, 2021. Archived from the original on July 14, 2021. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
^ "Pahrump health care executive joins 2022 US Senate race". Pahrump Valley Times. August 27, 2021. Archived from the original on October 1, 2021. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
^ Steinhauser, Paul (August 17, 2021). "Nevada Senate race: Laxalt launches Republican run in state that is a top GOP 2022 target". Fox News. Archived from the original on August 17, 2021. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Rory Appleton (April 2, 2021). "Challengers lining up for Sisolak, Cortez Masto in 2022". Review Journal. Archived from the original on May 14, 2021. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
^ "Amodei will pass on gubernatorial run, seek re-election to congressional seat in 2022". The Nevada Independent.
^ Wilson, Reid (September 20, 2021). "Ex-Sen. Dean Heller announces run for Nevada governor". The Hill. Archived from the original on September 21, 2021. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
^ Blake Apgar (August 20, 2021). "Donald Trump endorses ex-Nevada AG Adam Laxalt for Senate". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Archived from the original on August 21, 2021. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
^ https://www.facebook.com/1445462329016059/posts/3117660891796186/^{[bare URL]}
^ {{Cite news|url=https://twitter.com/adamlaxalt/status/1470890237324845065?s=21
^ {{Cite news url= https://www.8newsnow.com/news/politics/former-trump-aide-michael-flynn-endorses-laxalt-in-nevada-senate-race/
^ Mueller, Tabitha (August 14, 2021). "Sen. Tom Cotton announces Adam Laxalt's candidacy for U.S. Senate". The Nevada Independent. Archived from the original on August 15, 2021. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
^ https://www.facebook.com/adam.laxalt/posts/3135415190020756
^ @AdamLaxalt (November 8, 2021). "

[disclaimer-3] The images in this gallery are in the public domain or are otherwise free to use. This gallery should not be construed as a list of major or noteworthy candidates. If a candidate is not included in this gallery, it is only because there are no high-quality, copyright-free photographs of them available on the Internet.

[Key-28] Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear

[CFGAction-29] This poll was sponsored by Club for Growth Action

[NRSC-33] This poll was sponsored by the National Republican Senatorial Committee

[AL-34] Poll sponsored by Laxalt's campaign

[AmericasPAC-35] Poll sponsored by Americas PAC

[1] Sanchez, Humberto (February 24, 2021). "Cortez Masto Launches 2022 Reelection Bid". The Nevada Independent. Archived from the original on February 24, 2021. Retrieved February 24, 2021.

[2] "Independent Poll: Sisolak, Cortez Masto hold slim leads over likely GOP opponents". The Nevada Independent. October 3, 2021. Archived from the original on October 3, 2021. Retrieved October 3, 2021.

[4] "U.S. Senate Candidates". emilyslist.org. Archived from the original on July 7, 2021. Retrieved June 7, 2021.

[rollcall-5] Bowman, Bridget (May 13, 2021). "Campaign finance-focused PAC makes first 2022 Senate endorsements". Roll Call. Archived from the original on May 17, 2021. Retrieved May 17, 2021.

[6] "Jewish Dems Start 2022 Election Cycle With First Slate of Endorsements". www.jewishdems.org. November 30, 2021. Retrieved December 11, 2021.

[7] Courtnee Connon (June 10, 2021). "LCV Action Fund Announces First Round of U.S. Senate Endorsements in the 2022 Election Cycle". League of Conservation Voters. Archived from the original on July 31, 2021. Retrieved July 31, 2021.

[8] "NARAL Pro-Choice America Endorses Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto for Reelection to the U.S. Senate for Nevada". NARAL Pro-Choice America. August 10, 2021. Archived from the original on August 30, 2021. Retrieved August 30, 2021.

[PP2022-9] "Planned Parenthood Action Fund Endorsed Candidates". www.plannedparenthoodaction.org. Retrieved December 22, 2021.

[10] "Federal Endorsed Candidates". Women's Political Committee. Archived from the original on August 7, 2021. Retrieved August 7, 2021.

[enter-11] Margiott, Ben (July 20, 2021). "Wounded warrior, pageant winner enter Republican primary for Nevada Senate". KRNV-DT. Associated Press. Archived from the original on July 20, 2021. Retrieved August 9, 2021.

[joins-12] "Pageant winner, business owner joins Nevada's US Senate race". Associated Press. July 14, 2021. Archived from the original on July 14, 2021. Retrieved August 9, 2021.

[13] "Pahrump health care executive joins 2022 US Senate race". Pahrump Valley Times. August 27, 2021. Archived from the original on October 1, 2021. Retrieved October 1, 2021.

[14] Steinhauser, Paul (August 17, 2021). "Nevada Senate race: Laxalt launches Republican run in state that is a top GOP 2022 target". Fox News. Archived from the original on August 17, 2021. Retrieved August 17, 2021.

[GOPSenateCandidates1-15] Rory Appleton (April 2, 2021). "Challengers lining up for Sisolak, Cortez Masto in 2022". Review Journal. Archived from the original on May 14, 2021. Retrieved May 24, 2021.

[16] "Amodei will pass on gubernatorial run, seek re-election to congressional seat in 2022". The Nevada Independent.

[17] Wilson, Reid (September 20, 2021). "Ex-Sen. Dean Heller announces run for Nevada governor". The Hill. Archived from the original on September 21, 2021. Retrieved September 21, 2021.

[18] Blake Apgar (August 20, 2021). "Donald Trump endorses ex-Nevada AG Adam Laxalt for Senate". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Archived from the original on August 21, 2021. Retrieved August 21, 2021.

[19] ttps://www.facebook.com/1445462329016059/posts/3117660891796186/^{[bare URL]}

[20] {{Cite news|url=https://twitter.com/adamlaxalt/status/1470890237324845065?s=21

[21] {{Cite news url= https://www.8newsnow.com/news/politics/former-trump-aide-michael-flynn-endorses-laxalt-in-nevada-senate-race/

[22] Mueller, Tabitha (August 14, 2021). "Sen. Tom Cotton announces Adam Laxalt's candidacy for U.S. Senate". The Nevada Independent. Archived from the original on August 15, 2021. Retrieved August 15, 2021.

[23] ttps://www.facebook.com/adam.laxalt/posts/3135415190020756

[24] @AdamLaxalt (November 8, 2021). "

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