Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) issued an endorsement in the Nevada Republican primary for Senate on Thursday.
The Tennessee Republican endorsed Capt. Sam Brown, calling him "a true American hero and champion for Nevada.
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"We need Sam’s leadership in the U.S. Senate, as we stand up against the far-Left agenda hurting everyday American families. Nevada’s U.S. Senate seat is a critical pickup opportunity for Republicans to take back the Senate Majority. Sam Brown is the only one who can defeat Jacky Rosen and help change the direction of our country for the better, and I will do everything I can to support him," she said in a statement to Fox News.
Brown accepted Blackburn's support, saying, "I'm thankful to Senator Blackburn for her endorsement of my campaign. When I get to the U.S. Senate, we'll have a lot of work to do for Nevada and America. I'm grateful that I'll be able to stand side by side with her as we work to stop the radical agenda of the Left and advance solutions that better the lives of everyday families."
Honored to endorse @CaptainSamBrown, a true American hero & champion for Nevada. We need Sam’s leadership in the U.S. Senate, as we stand up against the far-Left agenda hurting everyday American families. I will do everything I can to support him.https://t.co/0qRKdVXrC5
— Marsha Blackburn (@VoteMarsha) July 20, 2023
The veteran announced his campaign last week after being recruited by National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman Steve Daines (R-MT).
Upon his campaign launch, Daines said in a statement, "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."
In the week following Brown's announcement, he outraised all of his primary competitors combined, pulling in $400,000.
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Incumbent Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV) raised $2.7 million during the second quarter of 2023.
The race is expected to be competitive and is rated "lean Democrat" by the Cook Political Report.