“It’s a humbling honor to earn the support and endorsement of our men and women who have given so much in the service of our great country,” said Johnson. “I am so incredibly grateful for the tremendous sacrifices they’ve made to keep us safe. When elected to represent these heroes in Washington, D.C., I will bring real, meaningful change that will improve the quality of life for all of Nevada’s veterans and their families.

Ensuring our government properly cares for our veterans and our current military personnel is a top priority for me. My father is a veteran. My father-in-law is a Vietnam Veteran who has struggled with the VA’s bureaucratic failures. And I’ve seen the heartbreaking impact of veteran mental health struggles and suicide in my own family.

 I’m deeply troubled by the refusal of some candidates in this race to participate in this important endorsement process. Not only do the voters have the right to know where they stand on important veterans’ issues, but their absence conveys a disrespect of our veterans and a lack of commitment to improving the quality of life for those who served our nation.”