Nevada Senate: Democrats name Edgar Flores as majority leader
Flores, an attorney focused on consumer and worker issues, will guide the caucus as it prepares for the upcoming legislative session.
By Nathaniel Hayes ·
Senate Democrats in Nevada selected Sen. Edgar Flores as majority leader for the next legislative session on Thursday. The caucus announcement puts Flores in charge of the legislative strategy for the Democratic side of the chamber.
Flores is an attorney whose career has centered on consumer protection, workers' rights, and immigrant advocacy. He stated that he is honored by the trust his colleagues have placed in him to lead the group. He noted that the state faces urgent challenges and that working-class Nevadans expect real solutions.
His stated priorities include expanding access to affordable housing and healthcare. He also plans to invest in neighborhood public schools and ensure the economy serves everyday residents. Flores expressed excitement about working with the Assembly and Governor-elect Aaron Ford in Carson City.
The caucus outlined specific goals for the session under new leadership. These include lowering the cost of living and strengthening worker protections. The group also aims to fully fund schools and expand economic opportunity across the state.
Flores and the new leadership team will spend the coming weeks organizing committees. They will also finalize the legislative framework for the session. This work will occur before the formal start of legislative activities in Carson City.
The selection follows the recent election where Aaron Ford won a historic victory over Lombardo. Ford will work with the new Senate leadership to shape the state's agenda for the year ahead.
