Fighting for Us

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Ellen served five terms in the Nevada Assembly where she gained a reputation as a tenacious advocate for working families, women’s health care rights, the environment and the LGBTQ community.   That's why she's earned the support of community leaders statewide.

"Ellen Spiegel has a long record of fighting for fairness and standing up to bullies and extremists. Through her legislation and advocacy, Ellen has improved fairness for women, the LGBTQ community, working families, and all Nevadans. She has the experience and the backbone to be Secretary of State and get the job done."

Jeri Burton, President Nevada NOW 

“As a Northern Nevadan, I'm supporting Ellen Spiegel for Secretary of State because I know she cares deeply about our entire state. I trust her to run fair elections and I know she has the skills and experience for the other aspects of the office, such as improving our business portal.”

Hon. Catherine Byrne, Nevada State Controller 

“I'm a lifelong union member, and Ellen Spiegel was my Assemblywoman for eight years. It is an understatement to say she is honest and hardworking. She promptly responds to emails and calls, she gives straight answers, and her word is her bond. The working men and women of this state have always had a great friend in Ellen, and I strongly support her for Secretary of State.”

Forrest Darby, Former Constituent

“Ellen cares deeply about education, and has been a passionate advocate for our schools. But she's doesn't just fight for good schools - she fights for safe schools.  Ellen has been an outspoken advocate for common sense background checks and gun safety. I trust her and support her for Secretary of State.”

Hon. Linda Cavazos, President Clark County School District Board of Trustees

“Ellen Spiegel cares about the whole state - not just the big cities. She's got the experience to do a good job, and she's as fair as they come. That's why I'm supporting her for Secretary of State.”

Hon. Kiernan McManus, Mayor of Boulder City

“I served with Ellen Spiegel in the State Assembly, and in 2019, she was my Vice Chair on the Taxation Committee.  I am supporting her for Secretary of State because I know her to be hardworking, caring and an independent voice for fairness.”

Hon. Dina Neal, Senator, Nevada District 4

• 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