Five Former GOP Chairs Endorse Mack Due to Fabricated Primary Attacks
Source: Nevada News & Views
Sometimes in politics, you have to draw a line.
This week, five former Clark County Republican Party chairmen – including myself (yes, I know that’s grammatically incorrect) – did exactly that.
On Monday, we sent a formal letter (click here) to Heidi Kasama informing her that we are endorsing her opponent, Albert Mack, in the 2026 Republican primary for Clark County Commission District F .
That was not an easy decision. But we felt a necessary one.
All five of us have chaired the Clark County Republican Party at one time or another, dating back to the mid-1990’s.
We know how brutal political campaigns can be. We’ve been through tough primaries. We’ve taken our fair share of tough hits. And we’ve delivered our fair share, as well.
Indeed, sharp contrasts are part of the game. Voters deserve to know where candidates stand on taxes, public safety, and spending.
But there’s a difference between contrast and deception.
For weeks now, campaign signs and mailers by Ms. Kasama have sprung up all over the district that show Mr. Mack wearing an “I’m With Her” shirt while standing next to Hillary Clinton.
The implication is obvious. It suggests he supports Hillary Clinton – one of the most “deplorable” Democrats ever to walk the face of the planet.
There’s just one problem: The image has been digitally manipulated. It’s a fake.
The campaign even admits it – though in a disclaimer so small you’d need a magnifying glass to see it. Impossible if driving by at 45 mph.
Even after objections were privately raised weeks ago – including those of us who sent the letter – the signs and mailers remained in circulation. That crosses a line.
Republicans believe in personal responsibility. If you say something, own it. If you make a mistake, fix it. That principle applies to campaigns, too.
Campaign conduct reflects character. Character reflects fitness for office .
Clark County is facing serious issues. Rising crime. Budget pressures. Questions about growth and infrastructure.
The County Commission makes decisions that affect taxes, development, and public safety in a county which is home to some 70 percent of all Nevadans.
This is not a small job. As such, voters need to trust the person making those decisions.
Some will say this is just politics. They will argue that both sides go hard in primaries.
That may be true. Primaries are competitive by nature. But conservatives have always said we believe in higher standards.
We talk about integrity and accountability. If those words mean anything, they have to apply even when it’s inconvenient.
Our endorsement of Mr. Mack isn’t about hurt feelings. It’s not about grudges. It’s not about money. It’s not about Ms. Kasama’s votes for the “Hollywood Handout” or tax hikes.
It’s about protecting the Republican brand that the five us of have spent DECADES working for.
Win on your record. Win on your ideas. Win on your vision for safer neighborhoods and smarter budgeting.
But do NOT win by faking images to mislead voters. No matter how hard you try to split hairs, these images are indefensible lies. Period.
In District F, many Republican voters are serious participants.
They vote in every general election. They vote in every GOP primary. They pay attention. They deserve straight talk. That is why we acted.
Mr. Mack is a relative newcomer to politics – but he and his family aren’t new arrivals to Clark County. In fact, UNLV’s “Thomas & Mack Center” is named after his grandfather.
Mr. Mack simply doesn’t deserve to be slimed like this. Especially by a fellow Republican.
At the end of the day, elections are about choices.
But this one is now about more than two names on a ballot. It is about whether honesty and standards of decency still matter inside our own party.
For us, the answer is simple. They do. And in June, Republican voters will give their answer.