Jimmy Kimmel Thanks Las Vegas Culinary Union Organizers

Late night television host Jimmy Kimmel is keenly aware that Nevada hasn’t elected a Republican for president since 2004, but it isn’t because the state has an overtly Democratic-leaning electorate.

Democratic operatives and political observers have long pinned the party’s success in the Silver State on the robust canvassing and field organizing by organizations like Culinary Union Local 226 and others for Democratic officials up and down the ballot. And this year looks to be no exception, as Culinary has mobilized nearly 600 volunteers statewide to knock on doors, distribute voter pamphlets, and help elect endorsed candidates like Nevada incumbent US Sen. Jacky Rosen and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris.

Helping to boost those volunteers’ morale, Las Vegas native and late night television host Jimmy Kimmel spoke alongside Rosen to Culinary members on Monday to thank them for their efforts.

“They [Republicans] don’t have real people working as hard as you are working to win this election,” Kimmel said. “So, I again just want to say we appreciate what you’re doing. Keep doing it. We’ve got to finish strong, and we’ve got to win Nevada for Jacky Rosen, and, most importantly, for all of you.”