In November\u2019s election, Nevadans will vote between two U.S. Senate candidates with vastly different climate and energy positions\u2014particularly regarding solar energy, an issue that has even divided climate and environmental advocates in the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Incumbent Sen. Jacky Rosen<\/a>, a Democrat and Nevada\u2019s junior senator, has consistently backed legislation supporting the renewable energy transition and pro-climate policies, like the landmark Inflation Reduction Act, and has fought against tariffs on imported solar panels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Her Republican opponent, Army veteran Sam Brown<\/a>, has said the construction of solar and wind farms across the state would ruin the state\u2019s landscapes and is \u201cnot for the benefit of Nevadans,\u201d while touting former President and current Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump\u2019s \u201cdrill, baby, drill,<\/a>\u201d slogan in support of promoting<\/a> domestic oil and gas production. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This election cycle, the Silver State is yet again a key battleground state, along with Arizona, Michigan, Montana, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, where Democrats hope to hold onto Senate seats in ultra-competitive races. A single loss would set up a divided and gridlocked government even if Vice President Kamala Harris wins the White House in November. <\/p>\n\n\n\n