The Las Vegas Culinary Union is optimistic that tourism will rebound in Southern Nevada following strong Democratic gains in the 2026 midterm elections. Visitor volume to Las Vegas was down 7.5% in 2025 and is flat in 2026 through September. Two Culinary Union members won state elections on Nov. 3.
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"This country is off track, and Culinary Union members know it firsthand. The Trump Slump has impacted the hours and paychecks of hospitality workers while gas, groceries, rent, power bills, and especially healthcare keep rising," said Culinary Union Secretary-Treasurer Ted Pappageorge. Pappageorge stated that Nevadans voted for a real course correction and that the union was proud to help elect Democrats at every level. He described Ford as an ally who will stand with workers on strikes, against corporate greed, price gouging, and for-profit healthcare costs.
The union had criticized Lombardo for withholding support in its drive to organize Station Casinos properties, including Red Rock Casino.