Out-of-State Cash Floods Nevada Democrats’ Campaigns, Underscoring Voter Disconnect

A new fundraising breakdown is raising serious questions about the connection or lack thereof between Nevada’s top House Democrats and the very voters they were elected to serve.

In what appears to be a growing trend, the three Democrats the NRCC is targeting this cycle Dina Titus (NV-01), Susie Lee (NV-03), and Steven Horsford (NV-04) are relying overwhelmingly on out-of-state donors to fund their re-election campaigns. More than 70%, and in some cases over 90%, of their campaign dollars are coming from liberal strongholds like New York, California, and Washington, D.C., not Nevada.

The numbers are nothing short of staggering and they paint a damning picture of just how out of step these incumbents are with their own constituents.

Dina Titus raised only $6,016 from Nevada, representing just 18.5% of her $32,604 in itemized contributions. That means a full 81.5% of her funding came from out of state.

Susie Lee performed slightly better but still took in just 27.3% ($43,312 of $158,465) of her itemized contributions from Nevada donors. Over 72% of her support came from elsewhere.

But the worst offender by far is Steven Horsford. Of his $99,014 in itemized contributions, just $8,429 (8.5%) came from within Nevada. When factoring in all sources of funding including PACs and transfers from other committees only 3.2% of his massive $371,102 haul came from his home state. That means over 96% of his total campaign funds originated outside Nevada.

This isn’t just a troubling fundraising trend it’s a clear warning sign for Nevada Democrats.

“Democrats Dina Titus, Susie Lee, and Steven Horsford aren’t backed by Nevadans, they’re bankrolled by out-of-state, out-of-touch liberal elites from anywhere but Nevada,” said NRCC Spokesman Christian Martinez. “It’s a sign not only that they have lost the trust of their own constituents, but also that their radical political agenda is being rejected by Nevadans.”

The lack of grassroots financial support raises larger questions about the political viability of these incumbents. This pattern also highlights a growing frustration among voters in swing districts, where liberal representatives often run on moderate messaging at home but vote in lockstep with far-left priorities in Washington. That disconnect is now being felt in their fundraising where it appears Nevadans are keeping their wallets closed while wealthy progressives from other states rush to fill the void.

As the 2026 midterm elections approach, Nevada’s Democratic incumbents Dina Titus, Susie Lee, and Steven Horsford face mounting scrutiny over their heavy reliance on out-of-state contributions. In a state that has recently shown signs of shifting political tides, this fundraising pattern could be a significant liability.

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