For Immediate Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, The Next 50 announced its support of two exceptional Nevada leaders, Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar and Nevada Treasurer Zach Conine, who is running for Nevada Attorney General. The Next 50 supported Aguilar as his first national endorsement in his run for Secretary of State in 2022. Conine is a NewDEAL Leader.

“Our leaders are showing a new path forward for how Democrats can govern and deliver in a time when, thanks to Republicans in Washington, the federal government is in chaos,” said Mari Manoogian, Executive Director of The Next 50. “Secretary of State Aguilar and Treasurer Conine are showing Nevadans what principled and pragmatic leadership looks like on the ground. Whether strengthening election security or protecting taxpayer dollars, improving the business filing process or constructing affordable housing, Aguilar and Conine are delivering for all Nevadans and we are absolutely thrilled to support Aguilar’s campaign for re-election and Conine in the race for Attorney General.”

“I was proud to be elected as Nevada’s first Latino Secretary of State with support from The Next 50, and I’m proud of everything I’ve been able to accomplish in office,” said Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar. “From improving the security of our elections to supporting small business owners, the work has been incredible but the job isn’t done. As I prepare for reelection, I’m thrilled to continue my partnership with TN50, and excited for the future.”

“I am honored to receive an endorsement from The Next 50 along with impressive leaders from across the country,” said Nevada Treasurer Zach Conine. “I appreciate this vote of confidence in my ability to win my third statewide race and, as Nevada’s next Attorney General, ensure Nevada’s legal system and economy work for all of us.”

About Nevada Sec Cisco Aguilar

Cisco Aguilar serves as Nevada’s Secretary of State. Secretary Aguilar also serves as the Chair for the Democratic Association of Secretaries of State.  As Secretary, he is focused on modernizing, innovating and building transparency in the office. Under the Secretary’s leadership and vision, the office took on two major technology projects to modernize the state’s elections and business filings. The business filing system is making business easier in Nevada, and the statewide voter registration system, implemented in just fourteen months, increases security and streamlines the voter experience. Thanks to dedicated efforts to expand access to the ballot box, tribal voting turnout increased by 34% during the 2024 election.

Prior to being elected, Secretary Aguilar served twelve years as General Counsel for Agassi Graf, the management company for Andre Agassi and Stefanie Graf, and the Andre Agassi Foundation for Education.  In 2020, the Secretary launched Blueprint Sports, a sports technology startup, facilitating over $140 million in Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) earnings for over 25,000 NCAA student-athletes since 2021. Secretary Aguilar is a graduate from the University of Arizona. Passionate about education, Secretary Aguilar is the Founding Chairman of Cristo Rey St. Viator High School, which provides an innovative workforce development program in one of Las Vegas’ most vulnerable neighborhoods. Secretary Aguilar also served on the Nevada Athletic Commission regulating boxing and mixed martial arts for eight years, two of which he served as Chairman.  

About Nevada Treasurer Zach Conine

Zach Conine is a dedicated public servant, experienced attorney, and proven leader who has spent his career fighting for Nevada’s families, workers, retirees, and small businesses. Since 2019, Zach has served as Nevada’s State Treasurer, focusing on making life better for everyone that calls Nevada home. He is Nevada’s first Treasurer to focus on the housing crisis at scale, financing the construction and renovation of almost 10,000 affordable housing units and overseeing more than $850 million in mortgage assistance to first-time Nevada homebuyers. Zach also co-chairs The NewDEAL Forum’s Housing Task Force.

Whether in the halls of our State Capitol, directly in the local community, or on the picket line standing in solidarity with workers, Zach believes that every Nevadan should have the opportunity to get ahead. ​Zach is running to be Nevada’s next Attorney General because Nevadans deserve a lawyer who isn’t afraid of rolling up their sleeves to take on the big fights. Zach is the only candidate in the race for Attorney General to have won a statewide election. In this high-stakes race to defend Nevadans against the Trump Administration and giant corporations’ attacks on our rights and wallets, Zach has the experience to win and deliver.

Conine is a NewDEAL Leader.

About The Next 50

The Next 50 was founded in 2019 to build the infrastructure needed for long-term Democratic success by deliberately investing in next-generation leadership. Since its founding, The Next 50 has supported nearly 100 candidates across the country, achieving a nation-leading win rate of 70% in the 2023-24 cycle. The organization develops leaders’ capabilities while building their political and fundraising networks, ensuring the Democratic Party’s bench is stacked with talented communicators and skilled political operators.