DNC sees Nevada as key battleground for presidential victory

Victory for the Democratic presidential nominee runs through Nevada, according to the Democratic National Committee, which has designated the Silver State as a crucial swing state that could be decided by a relatively small number of votes.

“We absolutely view that as a battleground state,” said David Bergstein, DNC director of battleground state communications, who updated reporters Thursday on the party’s 2020 outlook.

The DNC highlighted 11 states that hold that designation, based on the party’s calculation, a status that means the party will focus on building up the campaign infrastructure need to win in the general election after a nominee is determined by primaries and caucuses. The DNC has already begun investing in Nevada, helping hire organizers to boost caucus participation.

In coordination with the Nevada Democratic Party, the DNC has already hired about 15 Asian-American and Latino organizers, a move announced in September. Those organizers will reach out to voters in their communities to boost caucus participation among other things. More organizers are expected to be brought on board.

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