As Ellen explores running for Secretary of State, she speaks with Nevadans statewide. She's heard that Nevadans want a Secretary of State who will be fair - and Ellen's track record of fighting for fairness will be a centerpiece of her campaign:
- Fairness for Women, as demonstrated by such things as Ellen's unwavering support for a woman's right to choose, her support for the ERA, her bill which gave dignity in the workplace to nursing mothers, and her being honored by groups like Emerge Nevada (2014 Woman of the Year Award) and the Nevada Women’s Lobby (2020 Woman of Impact Award and 2010 Rising Star Award)
- Fairness for Working Families, as demonstrated by Ellen's 100% AFL-CIO voting record through five terms in the Assembly
- Fairness for the LGBTQ Community, as demonstrated by her fighting for domestic partnerships in the 2009 Legislature (including testifying in Committee, and working behind the scenes to change minds in order to override ultra-conservative Governor Jim Gibbons' veto), sponsoring 2013's law that expanded hate crimes protections to include transgendered Nevadans and getting marriage equality put into law in the 2017 Legislature
- Fairness for the Disabled and Everyone with Medical Issues, as demonstrated by Ellen's voting record, her sponsorship of coverage for preexisting conditions, her nearly a decade of service on the Board of Easter Seals Nevada, and her being honored by groups like the MS Society (2019 Legislator of the Year Award) and the March of Dimes (2015 Peggy Pierce Advocacy Award)
- Fairness for Everyone, Regardless of Race, Ethnicity, Religion, Disability Status, Sexual Preference, Gender or Gender Identity, as demonstrated by Ellen's legislative record and being named by the Urban Chamber as a recipient of their 2016 Women In Politics Award
- Fairness for the Environment, as demonstrated by her votes in the Legislature and Ellen's membership in the Friends of the Pittman Wash since 2008 and the Sierra Club since 2009
- Fairness for Community Safety, as demonstrated by Ellen's support for common sense background checks and public speeches and statements on gun safety, and evidenced by Ellen's being named a 2020 Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate
Nevada's Chief Elections Officer should be someone with a track record of fairness, and Ellen has a proven track record of fairness for all.
Ellen's strong business and technology background make her especially well qualified to be Nevada's next Secretary of State.
For more info on Ellen's background, see About Ellen
