Lindsey Jydstrup

We've seen the domino effect that the Titus last-minute jump to fill the Daskas vacancy has caused.  David Parks enters the race immediately, with a hand-picked replacement for his own seat.

On the surface, the Dems seem to have this one under control.  But sources who play both sides (and even some in their own camp) admit that appearances are deceiving in this instance.

Nevada Democrats think they can oust Republican Senators Bob Beers and Joe Heck next year to take control of the State Senate as the GOP defends a narrow 11-10 majority in the upper house.

“People think it’s a Democratic year,” said Senate Minority Leader Dina Titus, the head of the Senate Democratic Caucus. “I believe both are vulnerable based on their records, especially Bob Beers."

While Democratic officials are quick to point out that no one has “officially” declared, they believe that demographic trends and a nationalized election will be the keys to their victory. Democrats have been gaining in voter registration in recent years, but still lag behind Republicans in both districts.

“These are two districts that are very competitive in voter registration numbers,” said Lindsey Jydstrup, Democratic Legislative Caucus Director. “And they’ve become more so in recent months. We’ve seen these districts trend definitely more Democratic.