2010 Nevada Gubernatorial Race
Reid kicked off his run for Governor of Nevada in Las Vegas on October 15, 2009, with a second event in Reno the following day as part of an effort to gain recognition in Northern Nevada.
Reid campaigned on diversifying Nevada’s economy and promoting alternative energy, both in an effort to create jobs.
Reid has disagreed with his father (Harry Reid) on some issues, including by supporting Hillary Clinton in the 2008 Democratic caucuses when Sen. Harry Reid backed Barack Obama. Clinton won the Nevada caucus. In October 2009 he had a differing opinion of a pair of proposals for rail projects in Nevada.
In June 2010, Reid dropped his last name from the heading of many campaign advertisements. His campaign literature then simply said, "Rory 2010."
He lost the race to Brian Sandoval.
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