Press Release
A joint statement from Michelle Maese, President, and Sam Shaw, Executive Director, SEIU Local 1107
Healthcare, Homecare and Public Sector members of the Service Employees International Union Local 1107 celebrate victory and call for action on safe staffing, workers’ rights and affordability in Nevada. Following Nevada’s 2026 Midterm Election Four SEIU Local 1107 rank-and-file members secured elections in the Nevada State Assembly and Clark County Recorder and Assessor races. A historic win for union members and working families, the results underscore a resounding demand for change and mandate that working families have a seat at the table up and down the ballot.
Following the June 9th primary elections, SEIU Local 1107 member Alexis Esparza won the Democratic Primary for Assembly District 1 alongside Miguel Davila for Assembly District 15. On November 3, members celebrated Local 1107 members, Tanya Flanagan and Tamicka Washington, both who secured victories in the Clark County Recorder and Assessor races, respectively.
“Today’s victory is brought to you by the working people. We hit the ground rejecting a government that puts billionaires ahead of our families,” said SEIU International President April Verrett. “We organized Money, Power, and Respect. Now we expect leaders to stop the bleeding and build the path to repeal policies that enrich billionaires at the expense of our healthcare, paychecks, dignity, and rights.”
“This victory means so much more to me than just winning an election. I know what it’s like to work hard and still struggle to get ahead, and I know so many Nevada families feel the same way. People are tired of being ignored, and this election, they fought back,” said Alexis Esparza, Assemblywoman-Elect for AD1. “Seeing states flip and people across the country coming together gives me so much hope for what’s possible. It’s a reminder that when we stand united, we have the power to create real change, even the kind of change people once thought was impossible. I’m incredibly proud to be part of this moment and even more excited about what we can accomplish. Nevada deserves better, our country deserves better, and together, we can make it happen. I’m ready to get to work!”
“I am so proud of working people in Nevada and across the country. We spoke clearly and we spoke together! This is our country and we will lead ourselves and our neighbors to a better and fairer future,” said Miguel Davila, Assemblymember-Elect for District 15.
“This win is personal to me and represents years of dedication, hard work, and a commitment to making a difference in our community. It’s more than a victory; it’s a promise to serve the people of Clark County with integrity. This win belongs to all of us,” said Tamicka Washington, Clark County Assessor-Elect.
“I’m so excited to share this victory with the residents of Clark County and the businesses and everyone who supported the campaign. I’m so proud. I cannot speak to the extent of gratefulness to the support from all the unions, especially SEIU 1107 as SEIU 1107 member,” said Tanya Flanagan, Clark County Recorder-Elect. “This is a tremendous victory. For this community, but for the state of Nevada. And for our nation, collectively, as a member of the Democratic Party, I stand proudly. I stand shoulder to shoulder with those who stood with me. I’m here to serve everyone and I’m just excited to move forward as we begin the journey to write the next chapter i just humbly say thank you and ask that everyone continue to walk with me that we might be successful together as we move forward and just thank you thank you thank you.”
This year, SEIU members built a multi-racial, worker-led coalition that engaged Nevadans at workplaces, places of worship, and online, boldly raising workers’ demands for higher wages, healthcare, and stronger worker protections.
The victories come after nearly a year of organizing - SEIU members made more than 385,000 phone calls, knocked on 175,000 doors, sent 450,000 text messages, and hosted more than 20 volunteer townhalls and events.
Over 200 SEIU union members and caucus leaders from across the nation arrived in Las Vegas for Cross-Caucus Solidarity Weekend. SEIU Local 1107 brought union members together to canvass and speak with Nevada voters ahead of the November 3rd election. On the doors, union members shared why they’re voting for candidates who support working families and encourage Nevada voters to do the same. For healthcare workers on the doors, safe staffing is at the top of those conversations.
In the Nov. 3 midterm, Democrats flipped at least 25 House seats and 7 Senate seats across the country, taking control of Congress. In Nevada, working people elected the first Black governor, Aaron Ford, Nicole Cannizzarro for Attorney General, the first Asian American female Clark County Commissioner, Minja Yan, and won re-election for Secretary of State Cisco Agular, U.S. Representatives Steven Horsford, Dina Titus and Susie Lee.
“SEIU endorsed candidates came through this midterm. We held or took all the constitutional offices. We are going to have a super majority in the state assembly. In CD2 – it will be the first time ever that a Democrat represents constituents in that district. With Ford, we will have a signed safe staffing bill, and we will be getting rid of right to work,” said Debbie Springer, SEIU Local 1107 Political Organizing Committee Chair. “Thank you to every member for your blood, sweat, and tears this election cycle. You all made a difference.”
“I’m happy the adults are back in charge,” said Kevin Carey, SEIU Local 1107 Political Organizing Co-Chair. “The result of this election shows the power of labor and community partners united for change. We thank our union siblings, the Southern Nevada Building Trades Union, The Nevada State AFL-CIO, Teamsters Nevada, Culinary 226, AFSCME Local 4041, Carpenters 1977, National Action Network, our community partners at the Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada, Make the Road Action and OneAPIA Nevada. Together, we made history by electing leaders who will stand with us and fight for us in Nevada and Washington, D.C.”
SEIU Local 1107 members helped build this victory through trusted conversations at workplaces, doors, places of worship, and online. SEIU’s program focused on building a worker-led movement that will create a better future, reaching voters on the ground, on the airwaves, and on social media, boldly raising workers’ demands for higher wages, healthcare, and stronger worker protections.
Across the country, SEIU investment in member leadership, cultural organizing, and work with 52 partners was pivotal in clinching this historic win for working people. SEIU members were active in 30 states and reached over 8 million voters (about half the population of New York) through direct voter contact, and 10 million voters (about half the population of New York) through digital media and content creators.
The incoming majorities must use their power to block harmful legislation, confront the MAGA agenda, and pass bills that address our nation’s real needs. Voters have rejected the division of the Trump Administration. They’ve rejected the status quo and the system rigged only for a few. SEIU members, across the country, will keep organizing for money, power, and respect. They will hold lawmakers promises and demand action against harmful laws that make life more expensive and healthcare out of reach. They must restore voting protections and ensure immigrant families can live and work without fear. Working people put these candidates into office. We expect a government that answers to us.