Green politics in Nevada can be traced back to at least 1996, when Ralph Nader ran for president as a Green Party candidate - earning enough votes to keep the Green Party on the ballot for the following election and securing our place as a formidable minor party in the state of Nevada.
In January 2000, the flowering Green Party of Nevada boasted 924 registered voters. This same year, the Green Party fielded candidates for United States Senator (Kathryn Rusco) and Representative in Congress - District 2 (Charles Laws), in addition to Ralph Nader again for President. All candidates enjoyed very decent turnouts and managed once again to retain ballot access for the next election. By December 2000, the Green Party of Nevada had grown by 703 registered voters, bringing the total to 1627.
The 2002 election year brought the Green Party to host candidates for Representative in Congress - District 1 (Lane Startin), Governor (Charles Laws), Secretary of State (Paul Lenart), County Recorder (Brandi Harrington), and Public Administrator (Bob Parker), and also saw the number of registered Green voters grow to 2430.
The election of 2004 saw the Greens say goodbye to Ralph Nader and instead fielded David Cobb for President, who would go on to lead the recount efforts later that year in Ohio. By the end of 2004, the Green Party of Nevada boasted 3413 registered voters.
Today, the Green Party of Nevada is going strong and undergoing some exciting changes. As of July 2005, the Green Party of Nevada represents 3335 registered voters in the state. New officers have been elected to the Executive Council, with new outreach and fundraising strategies underway. In addition, the public face of the Green Party of Nevada is getting a lift in the form of a new layout for the www.nevadagreenparty.org website, and new media outreach techniques are being implemented.
Lastly, everyone is looking to and planning for the 2008 election cycle (if not 2006).
Greens throughout the state are excited about the renewed energy and vision of the Green Party, but remember - this is your Green Party. We can not do anything without your help and support. YOU have a say, YOU have a voice, YOU are the party! Please support green politics and values in Nevada - donate your time, attend green events, or contribute financially. We look forward to your participation!
