Roberta Lange (Senate District 7)

Roberta Ann Lange is a Democratic state senator representing Nevada State Senate District 7. Born in 1957 in Lancaster, California, Lange has established herself as a prominent figure in Nevada Democratic politics. She is best known for her three terms as chair of the Nevada State Democratic Party, a position she held until 2017. During her tenure as party chair, she oversaw the 2016 state party convention, a contentious event where supporters of Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders accused her of favoring Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton. Following the convention, Lange received significant backlash, including voicemails, death threats, and vandalism at state party headquarters.

Since leaving her post as state party chair, Lange has remained actively involved in Democratic politics and advocacy. She mounted an unsuccessful bid for Democratic National Committee secretary in 2017 and, along with two other former party chairs, endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden's presidential campaign.

Lange was endorsed by Nevada Senate Democrats for her election to the state Senate seat replacing termed-out Senator David Parks, marking a significant advantage in what was characterized as a safely Democratic district.

Education and Political Experience

Limited biographical information is publicly available regarding Lange's formal education and early career background.

Political Experience

• Served three terms as chair of the Nevada State Democratic Party
• Oversaw the 2016 Nevada State Democratic Party convention
• Mounted a bid for Democratic National Committee secretary in 2017
• Endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden's presidential campaign
• Currently serves as Nevada State Senator representing District 7