Republican Senate candidate Capt. Sam Brown outraised his primary opponents in Nevada one week into his campaign, pulling in $400,000.
Brown, who is looking to unseat incumbent Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV), launched his bid early last week. He previously ran for the Republican nomination in the 2022 Senate race but ultimately lost to former state Attorney General Adam Laxalt. In a tight race, Laxalt failed to defeat Sen. Catherine Cortez-Masto (D-NV).
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"I'm humbled by the immense outpouring of encouragement from grassroots supporters throughout Nevada and America. We're witnessing immense energy for our movement," said Brown in a statement to the Washington Examiner. "In just one week since launching our campaign for US Senate, we've already traveled thousands of miles across Nevada — hearing about the hopes and dreams Nevadans have but also their fears and disappointments. They want a leader who will work for Nevada values, not Jacky Rosen's D.C. values. As Nevada's next senator, I'll never falter on our values and I'll never quit fighting for them.”
The sum is significantly more than what any of his primary opponents raised during the second quarter of 2023. One of the primary candidates, Jim Marchant, reported raising roughly $100,000.
Rosen raised $2.7 million during the second quarter, according to her Federal Election Commission filing.
Brown had been favored by National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman Steve Daines (R-MT), who said in a statement following his announcement, "Sam Brown's life of service and sacrifice is an inspiration to all Americans. I am very pleased that Sam is stepping up to run for the U.S. Senate."
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Nevada's Senate seat is rated "lean Democrat" by Cook Political Report and is seen as a potential pickup opportunity for Republicans.
Brown suffered extensive injuries during his service as a combat veteran in Afghanistan. In 2008, he sustained severe burns when an improvised explosive device detonated and set him on fire. As a result, he required several surgeries to his face. "The fact that I am alive is a testament to the purpose I still have — to serve others," he said during his previous run.