Congressman Steven Horsford (D-Nev.), chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), stands at the forefront of an unrelenting campaign to protect democracy and ensure that Black Americans are at the center of the nation’s progress. With the November elections looming, Horsford’s focus is clear:
- Engage Black voters.
- Secure the White House.
- Reclaim the House to pave the way for Hakeem Jeffries to become the next Speaker.
“Everything is important between now and November,” Horsford said with determination. “We have to protect this election; we’re doing the work every day, making sure we’re talking to voters — Black voters in particular in all key battleground cities and states.”
According to Horsford, his party’s leadership is characterized by a potent “Day One agenda” that places Black America at the center of its national vision.
In his role as CBC chair and in the House, Horsford doesn’t just talk about change, he demands it, with an agenda focused on wealth creation, fair wages, and opportunities for work.
“We understand that to lift up America, we have to lift up Black America,” Horsford proclaimed, emphasizing the critical need for an ownership economy that rewards work and fosters entrepreneurship. “The best way to do that is to have an ownership economy that incentivizes and rewards work, that allows us to grow our wages, whether it’s as workers or as entrepreneurs, and to ensure that we have the opportunity to build wealth through home ownership and access to capital that helps small businesses not just survive but thrive.”
As the country faces a crossroads, Horsford told The Informer the upcoming election is a battle between two starkly contrasting visions for America’s future.
“This is about two different visions and how they will move America forward, with Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, versus the vision of Donald Trump that just wants to take us backward,” Horsford said, adding that the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Horsford also praised President Joe Biden for his selfless dedication to the nation.
“President Joe Biden has put the country over his own personal interest… passing the baton to the future, to the next generation of leaders with Kamala Harris at the top of our ticket,” he said, highlighting Biden’s commitment to the future.
But Horsford’s ambitions extend beyond just the presidential race. He is laser-focused on ensuring that Democrats are elected at every level, from the White House to local government.
“Beyond electing Kamala Harris and Tim Walz to the White House, we also have to elect Democrats up and down the ballot,” Horsford explained.
With the campaign season in full swing, Horsford remains undeterred as he faces his reelection battle in Nevada’s 4th District against John J. Lee, Russell Best, and Timothy Ferreira.
His extensive experience on the Financial Services Committee and the House Armed Services Committee, as well as his roles as chair of the CBC, co-chair of the Labor Caucus, and vice chair of the Equal Rights Amendment Caucus, make him a formidable leader.
Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders recently endorsed Horsford’s campaign for reelection.
“We need Steven Horsford’s voice in Congress. He is a powerful champion for workers and has been leading the fight in Nevada to make housing safer and more affordable,” Sanders wrote in a social media post. “I urge Nevadans to join me in supporting his campaign.”
Horsford declared that he’s a man on a mission and unwavering in his conviction that Black America’s success is crucial to the future of America.
“We have a day-one agenda, a Black agenda around wealth, wages, work… to lift up America, we have to lift up Black America,” he said.