Nevada’s Horsford named chief deputy whip for House Democratic Caucus

U.S. Rep. Steven Horsford, D-NV., will serve in a key leadership position within the lower chamber’s Democratic Caucus –- chief deputy whip.

Horsford will work alongside Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and House leaders to coordinate legislative strategy and cause synchronization among Democratic members, his office said. 

"I am honored to serve as a chief deputy whip and to work alongside my colleagues to deliver results for my constituents in Nevada and the American people. Our focus remains clear — creating good-paying jobs, lowering costs and making life more affordable for families, and ensuring every American has access to the opportunities to thrive," Horsford said in a statement.

"I look forward to helping lead our caucus as we put people over politics and work toward a stronger, fairer, and more equitable future,” he said.

Horsford already is also chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus and a national co-chair for Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign.

Horsford is up for reelection in November, facing Republican John Lee, a former North Las Vegas mayor. 

"Rep. Steven Horsford is a highly effective advocate for the people of Nevada's 4th District and an invaluable member of the House Democratic Caucus,” Clark said in a statement. She said she was “thrilled” to have him “help lead our fight to lower costs, grow the middle class and stop the Republicans' extreme MAGA agenda.”