Sam Brown, a decorated war veteran and former Republican Senate candidate, is reportedly preparing to challenge incumbent Democratic Senator Jacky Rosen in the 2024 Nevada Senate race. Sources close to Brown have confirmed his intentions to Fox News, with a formal announcement expected at a Reno event on July 10th. Brown's invitation to the event highlights his conversations with Nevadans, expressing concerns about inflation, education, and public safety, and criticizing the disconnect between Washington politicians and the struggles of everyday families.
Brown emphasizes the need for change and leadership, advocating for constituents' voices to be heard over special interests. A retired Army captain and Purple Heart recipient, Brown sustained severe burns from an IED explosion while serving in Afghanistan in 2008.
In 2022, Brown ran for the Senate for the first time, finishing second to Adam Laxalt in the Republican primary. Laxalt subsequently lost to incumbent Democrat Catherine Cortez Masto in the general election. With Laxalt's decision not to run again, Brown is poised to join a growing Republican field challenging Rosen. This Senate seat is a key target for Republicans in 2024, aiming to leverage President Biden's low approval ratings. The close margin of Cortez Masto's 2022 victory further underscores the competitiveness of the Nevada Senate race.
Brown will be the fourth Republican candidate to enter the race, including former state assemblyman Jim Marchant.
