Congressional District 2 candidate Jill Derby was named today to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's "Emerging Races" list, which recognizes candidates that are generating significant enthusiasm and support for their campaigns.

In 2006, six candidates on the DCCC's "Emerging Races" list went on to win their races. Derby is receiving more and more recognition for her message of providing an independent voice for Nevadans - she also has received the endorsement of the independent Blue Dog Democrats, a group of fiscal conservatives.

"Dean Heller wasn't honest with voters when he ran for Congress in 2006 - he told them he would be an independent but has turned into a ‘yes' man for the Republican party," said Sam Lieberman, chair of the Nevada Democratic Party. "Jill Derby is running a strong campaign pointing out why voters in Congressional District 2 need to make a change."

"We are connecting with voters who are frustrated they took a chance on sending Dean Heller to Washington, but received just more of the same," Derby said. "I am honored that the DCCC is recognizing our campaign and our potential to make real changes in Congress."

Jill Derby, a fourth-generation Nevadan, started life on her family's Flying Flapjack Ranch in Lovelock, and rural Nevada has shaped the values she holds today. Derby is running for Congress because she's fed up with career politicians who put themselves and their party ahead of what's right for the country - living up to the promises made to veterans, creating a sensible energy plan, providing affordable prescription drugs for seniors, expanding affordable health care for all Americans and ensuring fiscal responsibility in government.  Her web site is http://www.jillderby.com/.