Judith Whitmer

Judith K. Whitmer is an American political executive serving as the chair of the Nevada Democratic Party. Whitmer was elected on March 6, 2021 by members of the party's governing members, defeating Tick Segerblom in a 248-216 vote.[1][2] She lost re-election to "unity candidate" Daniele Monroe-Moreno in a 314-99 vote.[3]

Judith Whitmer
Whitmer in 2021
Chair of the Nevada Democratic Party
In office
March 6, 2021 – March 4, 2023
Preceded byWilliam McCurdy II
Succeeded byDaniele Monroe-Moreno
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
EducationSeminole State College of Florida (BA)

Education

Whitmer earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Seminole State College of Florida.[4]

Career

Whitmer was a volunteer on Barack Obama's 2008 and 2012 campaigns. She also worked on the campaign of Martin O'Malley and for various members of the Nevada Legislature.[4] Whitmer has stated that the Bernie Sanders 2016 presidential campaign led her to become involved in party politics. She was a Sanders delegate in 2020.[5]

Whitmer was elected chair of the Nevada Democratic Party along with a new slate of party leaders, all affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of America.[6] Upon her election, the entire staff of the party resigned from their positions in protest.[7][8][9][10]

References
  1. "Judith Whitmer elected to head Democratic Party in Nevada". KSNV. Associated Press. 2021-03-08. Retrieved 2021-03-09.
  2. "Whitmer picked to lead Nevada Democrats in major power shift". Las Vegas Review-Journal. 2021-03-06. Retrieved 2021-03-09.
  3. Solis, Jacob (March 4, 2023). "Monroe-Moreno elected NV Dems chair, ousts democratic socialist incumbent". The Nevada Independent.
  4. "Judith Whitmer – Clark County Democratic Party". Retrieved 2021-03-09.
  5. "Judith Whitmer - Candidate for Chair" (PDF).
  6. Sadler, John (2021-03-10). "New state Democratic Party chair talks staff shake-up, progressive gains, vision for Nevada - Las Vegas Sun Newspaper". lasvegassun.com. Retrieved 2021-03-10.
  7. "Deconstructed: Nevada Progressives Vs. the Old Guard". The Intercept. Retrieved 2021-03-10.
  8. Zilbermints, Regina (2021-03-09). "Nevada Democratic Party staff quit after Sanders backers take over". The Hill. Retrieved 2021-03-10.
  9. Lacy, Akela; Grim, Ryan. "Entire Staff of Nevada Democratic Party Quits After Democratic Socialist Slate Won Every Seat". The Intercept. Retrieved 2021-03-09.
  10. Dorman, Sam (2021-03-08). "Nevada Democratic Party staff quits after Democratic socialists sweep party leadership positions: report". Fox News. Retrieved 2021-03-09.
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