At a news conference in Las Vegas, Democratic National Committee chair Ken Martin praised what he called the most historic midterm election for the Democratic Party. He noted the party’s sweeping victories across the country, including flipping seven Senate seats, retaking control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives, and winning numerous statehouse races.

Nevada’s Landmark Gains

In Nevada, Democrats expanded their majority in the Assembly to 32 seats and held their Senate majority. The party also celebrated Attorney General Aaron Ford’s defeat of incumbent Republican Governor Joe Lombardo. The most notable achievement, Martin said, was winning the 2nd Congressional District in Northern Nevada – a seat that had never before been held by a Democrat.

“There’s a lot to be proud of, of course, for Democrats in Nevada,” Martin said.

Focus on Everyday Issues

Martin argued that the victories were driven not merely by voter frustration with President Donald Trump, but by the party’s focus on everyday concerns such as health‑care affordability, gas prices and grocery costs. “They voted for Democrats because Democrats were actually focused on the issues that Americans care about,” he said. “They were focused on the affordability crisis and on making sure people could get ahead, not just get by.”

Calls for Action

Looking ahead, Martin warned that the party must now deliver on the promises made during the campaign. He urged Democrats to repeal tariffs that have raised the cost of imported goods, to restore Medicaid and SNAP benefits cut by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and to reinstate Affordable Care Act tax credits to lower health‑insurance costs.

“The American people have put their trust in the Democratic Party, and to maintain that trust we have to deliver on the promises we made on the campaign trail,” Martin said. “We are fiercely focused on that right now.”

Republican Response

Republican National Committee spokesman Nick Poche responded by suggesting that Democrats would soon shift away from “kitchen‑table issues.” He claimed the party’s first move was to pursue impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, describing Nevada Democrats as “unserious” and “over‑obstructive.”

Impeachment articles against Hegseth were introduced by Rep. Thomas Massie, R‑KY, a Republican who was ousted in a primary by a Trump‑endorsed challenger. The House blocked a vote on the articles, though incoming House Speaker Hakeem Jeffries and future Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer expressed support for impeachment.

Looking Forward

Martin concluded by emphasizing that the party’s future success depends on bold action and cooperation with the president to solve the nation’s pressing problems.

Original reporting: KTNV 13 Action News Las Vegas (local) — read the source article.