GOP Senate Candidate Sam Brown Skips Nevada Primary Debate

Brown's Absence Draws Criticism from Opponents, Despite Comfortable Lead in Primary Race

Republican Senate candidate Sam Brown, backed by the national party, skipped the first Nevada primary debate, drawing criticism from his opponents.
Brown's campaign justified his absence by citing his comfortable lead in resources and grassroots support.
Other candidates, including former Secretary of State candidate Jim Marchant and former Ambassador to Iceland Jeff Gunter, criticized Brown for his absence and described him as an establishment candidate not willing to face voters.
Brown, a Purple Heart recipient, was heavily recruited by Republicans in Washington looking to avoid a repeat of their lackluster showing in the 2022 midterms.
Despite his lead in the primary, Brown is still out-fundraised by incumbent Democratic Senator Jacky Rosen.