Las Vegas Sun

March 18, 2024

U.S. Rep. Dina Titus won’t run for Harry Reid’s Senate seat

Philanthropy Leaders Summit

Christopher DeVargas

Congresswoman Dina Titus makes a few remarks during the fourth annual Philanthropy Leaders Summit, Friday Feb 6, 2015.

Updated Tuesday, May 26, 2015 | 4:09 p.m.

Sen. Harry Reid

Sen. Harry Reid

U.S. Rep. Dina Titus, widely believed to have been contemplating a bid to replace outgoing Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, announced plans to run for re-election to her House seat.

Titus’ decision, announced via social media today, eliminates a potential Democratic competitor to Reid’s chosen candidate, former Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto.

“There are many reasons why I chose this path, but none more important than what is best for our great state,” Titus wrote on her Facebook page. “It has been an incredible honor to serve and represent the people of Nevada. I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished together, but I know that there is still much work to be done.”

Reid followed the announcement with his own statement, noting that Titus would gain seniority on congressional committees and “ensure our small state has a voice on issues affecting us," if elected to another term in the House.

“She will continue the work she has done for decades: fiercely fighting for Nevada,” Reid said. Cortez Masto kicked off her campaign early last month after leaving her new job as executive vice chancellor for the Nevada System of Higher Education. She made the announcement less than two weeks after Reid announced he would not seek a sixth term.​

The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee endorsed Cortez Masto hours after she announced, in a bid to avoid a primary fight.

No Republicans have announced plans to run.

Join the Discussion:

Check this out for a full explanation of our conversion to the LiveFyre commenting system and instructions on how to sign up for an account.

Full comments policy