Schumer sweats Nevada

Democrats are worried that the Nevada Senate race has tightened significantly in its final days, sources tell us.

Why it matters: A surprise loss in Nevada would doom Schumer's outside hopes of keeping a Senate majority.

Republicans hold a rare early vote lead over Democrats, with the data showing a motivated GOP base in the state.
Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) held a polling lead for essentially the entire campaign.

The big picture: Republicans have cast 45,000 more early votes in Nevada than Democrats, according to state data updated Saturday.

Republican Sam Brown, challenging Rosen, is trying to tie himself to Trump, hoping the top of the ticket will help him across the finish line.
A PAC linked to McConnell recently blitzed the state with over $6 million in new ads, with one commercial saying: "President Trump and Nevada need Sam Brown in the Senate."

Between the lines: The Rosen campaign and national Dems are hoping the GOP early voting push is followed by a lackluster election day turnout.

Around a third of Republicans in Clark County (the state's most populous), who voted on Election Day in 2020, have already voted early.

— Stephen Neukam