Sanders Campaign Press Release - Local Nevada Activists and Community Leaders Endorse Bernie Sanders for President

LAS VEGAS – Today, local activists and community leaders from across Nevada are endorsing Bernie Sanders' candidacy for president of the United States. Among the endorsers are advocates for tribal nations, fair housing, workers rights, criminal justice reform, immigration reform, and conservation and environmental issues in both Northern and Southern Nevada.

"We're proud to have the endorsements of so many Nevada leaders who are fighting for meaningful change in their communities," said Sarah Michelsen, Bernie 2020 Nevada State Director. "This campaign is not just about electing Bernie Sanders as our next president. It's about building a diverse, people-powered movement to take on powerful special interests and build a country that works for all of us."

The following announced their endorsement of Bernie Sanders:

• Autumn Zemke, Carson City Democratic Party 2nd Vice Chair
• Adam Barrington, AFSCME Washoe County Chapter President
• Dr. Zaffar Iqbal, Las Vegas Physician and South Asian Community Leader
• Jemal Asfer Muzyen, Darul Iman Ethiopian Community President
• John Witherow, Nevada Cure President
• Sarah Bartel, Nevada Cure Director
• Minister Vance "Stretch" Sanders, All Shades United Founder and President
• Rulon Pete, Las Vegas Indian Center Executive Director
• Mercedes Krause, Oglala Lakota Nation Member and United Natives Executive Director
• Brian "BB" Melendez, Northern-Southern Paiute/Western Shoshone Community Leader
• Teresa Melendez, Pokagon Band of Potawatami Member and College Success Coordinator at American Indian College Fund
• Tisia Stemp, People's Project LLC President 
• Brooke Noble, Reno Housing Insecurity Activist