Democratic Senator Jacky Rosen secured her reelection to a U.S. Senate seat in Nevada on Saturday, overcoming a strong challenge posed by Republican candidate Sam Brown. As a first-term moderate serving in a key presidential battleground state, Rosen was a significant target for the GOP.

Throughout her campaign, she emphasized her commitment to lowering costs for middle-class families, upholding abortion rights, and addressing the pressing issue of climate change. This summer, she took proactive steps by introducing a piece of legislation aimed at officially designating extreme heat as a disaster under federal law, referencing the heat waves that have hit the Western United States hard.

The announcement of Rosen’s victory was made shortly after midnight EST, marking a significant victory in a highly competitive race. Her reelection reflects the ongoing importance of issues like cost of living, reproductive rights, and climate challenges in the political landscape.