Yvanna D. Cancela
@YvannaCancela
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Here for unions, dog videos, democrats, and NPR tweets. Stubborn optimist. Nevadan always, Miami born. 🇨🇺🇺🇸
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Nevada, you have my heart. I may no longer be a Senator, but I will do my best to make you proud. Home means Nevada.
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Life update: A true dream come true - I’ve started a new job at the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs. I couldn’t be more excited to join the team, especially as
@POTUS
continues to deliver for the American people. Absolutely pumped! Louie (who loves DC walks), too.
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Truly an honor to be a part of this mighty team. It’ll be a special moment for our country when
@JoeBiden
and
@KamalaHarris
are sworn in, and I feel so lucky to be a part of it. 51 days and counting!
The Presidential Inaugural Committee for
@JoeBiden
and
@KamalaHarris
will be led by >>
🔘 Tony Allen (
@BelieveLiveLove
), CEO
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@moojv77
, Executive Director
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@ewilson215
, Deputy Executive Director
🔘
@YvannaCancela
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What a powerful and profound moment!
Jaime Harrison just won his debate with Lindsey Graham by a landslide.
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This is some Democratic magic happening in Detroit tonight.
@JoeBiden
with
@KamalaHarris
,
@CoryBooker
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@GovWhitmer
- that’s a lot to love!
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“Mr. President, Nevada is not intimidated by you.” - my Senator,
@CatherineForNV
, at the
@DemConvention
LIKE A BOSS! 👏👏👏
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New week. New month. New job. Day one as deputy director of intergovernmental affairs at
@HHSGov
. Yes, there will still be Louie photos, but my Tweets will look different. Here's to the next chapter!
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This is everything. Law school is hard and it takes a team to get through. Way to go!
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This 89 year old beauty got her second vaccine shot yesterday and I couldn’t be more grateful. ♥️
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Leaving Las Vegas, but never saying goodbye. Last flight from
@LASairport
for a bit.
Nevada, thank you for...everything. See you soon! ♥️
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A year ago today,
@JoeBiden
made the bold decision to run for President. I endorsed him then and I’m proud to stand with him today on
#SOULSaturday
, a day of service and connectivity. Couldn’t think of a better way to mark this day and can’t wait to win in November.
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7 months ago, I left Vegas to be in Miami with my family. And…I never left. Until today - finally heading to DC. Can’t say enough about what a special chapter this has been. Ready for the next one! ♥️
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Dear Trump: If you thought us Democrats were going to fight each other...WRONG. This is unity. Our party is behind,
@JoeBiden
and we are ready for November. Been ready!
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No big deal but today’s my last day of
@UNLVLaw
classes. Turned in my last paper on a topic I’m passionate about. 2 take home finals in the next week and, ladies and gentlemen, I’ll have a J.D. Graduation or not, I’m *really* proud to be a UNLV Rebel.
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This is tremendous.
@JoeBiden
has taken on the NRA as a Senator and will do it again as president.
BREAKING:
@Everytown
, the largest gun violence prevention organization in the country with nearly 6 million supporters, endorsed Vice President
@JoeBiden
for president.
I’m proud to support him today, and grateful for the support he’s given the gun violence prevention movement.
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A year ago I came back to NV to work for
@GovSisolak
. Even if I knew this was going to be the outcome, I would do it again. His leadership is inspiring. Everyday. Our team is one I’d go into the toughest of battles with.
NEW: Nevada Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak has conceded to Republican challenger Joe Lombardo.
"While votes are still coming in – and we need every ballot tallied and every voice heard – it appears we will fall a percentage point or so short of winning."
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Today, myself and other
@UNLVLaw
'20 grads start the bar exam in our pursuit of becoming licensed attorneys. We'll be done tomorrow at 2:30. Sending and asking for good vibes! 💪
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Last day as chief of staff to
@GovSisolak
. What a journey.
Best team. Truly.
Best year.
Best decision I’ve made.
Here’s to all the good we did, all the change we made, and all the ways we worked tirelessly for the state we love.
Home. Means. Nevada. 💙
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Welcome back to Vegas,
@JoeBiden
! We’re ready to start voting for you tomorrow!
The enthusiasm for Joe in Nevada is unbelievable. 100s of employees back of house greeting VP Biden. It’s a sea of support!
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3 weeks and 1.5 hours from today, we can finally call
@JoeBiden
Mr. President. Not like I’m counting down or anything...
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Let's be clear:
@JoeBiden
is nothing if not a total class act. This is just evidence for that.
“I want to thank Bernie Sanders and his supporters for their tireless energy and their passion,"
@joebiden
says in Philadelphia. "We share a common goal and together, we’ll defeat Donald Trump, we’ll defeat him together.”
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Yes!
@EvaLongoria
is a powerhouse Latina. And if you don’t know about
@latinovictoryus
, get to it. Eva worked with Latino leaders to help build an enduring a powerful organization. Today, Latino Victory works for elect and empower Latinos across the country. 💪💪
Why is Eva Longoria the emcee for the Democrats' convention? She's been a political activist for about a decade. She helped launch Latino Victory to get more Latinos elected to state and national public office, works to improve women's roles in Hollywood in front of and behind...
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Finally get to call myself an elected official!
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Home means Nevada. Always will. From Day 1, I’ve been inspired by
@GovSisolak
’s commitment to all Nevadans and his deliberate leadership, especially in the toughest of times. The opportunity to join him and his team is an honor I’m humbled by. Ready to get to work!
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Just turned in my last final and I. AM. DONE. WITH. LAW. SCHOOL. Going to
@UNLVLaw
was easily one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Thank you to every professor, administrator, staff member, and fellow student who helped me get here. On to the Bar Exam! 👩🎓
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Hundreds of people in 100+ degrees protesting outside Trump’s Vegas fundraiser today. And keep in mind the state dem convention is happening in Reno. These are regular ppl who heard about the protest and took action. Vegas. Proud.
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My Nevada heart is so full. THANK YOU to everyone who reached out and watched tonight's keynote. Will work hard every day to make you proud, and even harder on Team
@JoeForNV
to make sure
@JoeBiden
and
@KamalaHarris
are leading the country in 2021. 💙
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Update: I'm running for election to the State Senate in '18. Was honored to be appointed. Ready to earn votes.
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10 years ago today, I moved to Las Vegas. My dad helped move me in, and what began as a 3 month campaign job (Team Reid for life!) has blossomed into finding home. This 2010 picture is my first day of the adventure. Time flies. ❤️
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DREAMers fought to create and keep DACA. Today they won its permanency. DREAMers and DREAMer led organizations have boldly shared their stories and strategically campaigned, all while managing the stress that comes with immigration status limbo. This is a huge moment!
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Too bad most clothing items with Trump logo are NOT made in America. So, really, it's a week Donald and Ivanka can't participate in.
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Jesus.
#Trump
sums up his plan as basically "cleaning" out American population. If this isn't terrifying to you, you're not listening.
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4 years ago today my life changed when I was appointed to the Nevada State Senate. Still so grateful for the opportunity to lead and serve my community. ♥️
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Senator Reid changed Nevada and my life forever. I’ll spend a lifetime honoring him by fighting the good fight. Always.
Harry Reid, who rose from abject poverty in rural Nevada to become Senate majority leader, died on Tuesday at 82.
Obituary by
@meganmesserly
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Couldn't be more excited to share this news! Thrilled to join the outstanding NV04 team and work for
@RepHorsford
. He's always been a leader I've admired and to join him in service to Nevada is...kind of the dream. Onward!
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Day 3 and end of week 1 (though the work never stops) working as chief of staff to
@GovSisolak
. It’s the honor of a lifetime to work with a superstar team and a true privilege to work for a leader I respect and admire - all while serving Nevada.
I am lucky. 💙
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Hey! If you have kids at home and want them to have a lesson on how Nevada government works, shoot me a message. I’ll do the class and we can follow up with a short assignment.
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And, done! Onward to January 20 at 12:01 pm when we can finally call
@JoeBiden
President and
@KamalaHarris
Vice President.
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Got my
@JoeBiden
selfie and couldn’t be happier about it. Can’t wait to caucus for him here in NV in less than 100 days!
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“If you’re not here fight for the most vulnerable, why are you here?” Thanks for your courage and tenacity,
@SenatorMuth
, it’s inspiring.
WATCH: State Senator
@SenatorMuth
(D-PA) is shouted down for 3+ minutes by
@JakeCorman
(R-PA) while attempting to read a letter from a formerly homeless man, John Boyd.
#saturdaymorning
#saturdaythoughts
#saturdaymotivation
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Night 2 of
@DemConvention
. Watching in my 1st ever
@Culinary226
campaign shirt from 2012’s campaign to re-elect Obama. Changed my life, and I couldn’t be more proud to be a union member. In the words of Culinary members across Nevada,
#WeVoteWeWin
!
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Thank you,
@GovSisolak
, for being a leader who listens to science and doctors in order to protect Nevadans. You’ve made the kind of tough choices Trump is incapable of.
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I've started a Las Vegas community library of anti-racism books. Maybe, if we had more people reading about civil rights leaders, engaging in critical thinking on race, and learning about systemic oppression, maybe that could be powerful. A thread... /1
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The expression on my face here pretty perfectly describes how I feel about
@JoeBiden
. His commitment to workers is inspiring and a big part of the reason I’m supporting him for President.
#AFSCMEForum
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Last week, I got to tell
@JoeBiden
what it felt like to fill in his name on my ballot. Fighting for him and
@KamalaHarris
to lead our country has been some of the hardest and most important work I’ve done.
Today, I voted. A thread.
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Here’s the face of a little dude who’s seriously ready for all the food he’ll be getting under the Thanksgiving table. Worth the redeye flight, for sure.
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Here's my massive THANK YOU to Every👏Single👏Person👏who took action and made
@JoeBiden
and
@KamalaHarris
would triumph. There is a long list of heroes who knocked on doors, made calls, planned events, registered friends to vote, and stood up to fight for good. ❤️
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So proud of the work we’re doing in Nevada. Thanks to
@nowthisnews
for sharing my story.
Nevada candidate Yvanna Cancela proves that young people can do anything if they're passionate enough
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What an honor to be a part of this historic happening in our country’s history. Thanks to every woman who has stepped up to run and every person who has supported us to get here.
#TheFutureisFemale
BREAKING: Nevada will become the first state to have a majority female Legislature:
#nvleg
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THIS! 👏👏👏
"Women, please vote in your own self-interests. It's what men have been doing for years, which is why the world looks so much like them. Don't forget: we are the largest voting body in this country. Let's make it look more like us."
-- Michelle Williams
#GoldenGlobes
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Took me a while to get a system in place, but The Las Vegas Racial Justice Library is real and running! Books are ready to ship and will be in the mail by the end of the month. Thanks to everyone who made this possible! Please share:
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If you're looking for political hope, check out the women of
#nvleg
. A vibrant, diverse, outstanding group of leaders in the country's first female majority legislature. A thread kicked off by this impactful article from
@emily_wax
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I can neither confirm nor deny that I told this buddy to have a good day before walking away.
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♥️ Today’s my last day at
@HHSGov
. 7 months ago I joined the team of dedicated public servants here. It has been an honor to be on the team. While I’m thrilled to head home to Nevada, I’m sad to leave. Forever grateful for the opportunity. Adelante!
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Evening grocery run means it’s time to
#MaskUpNV
. Proud to do it, and you should be, too. Brought extras with me just in case anyone left theirs at home.
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It’s
#DemDebate
night and
@JoeBiden
supporters are pumped! Out on the Strip cheering him on. 🥳🥳
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I was the first Latina to serve in the NV senate. Going to work as hard as I can with some incredible folks to make sure I won’t be the last. Adelante!
37% of Nevadans are Latino. It's time for Nevada's elected leaders to reflect that.
That's why we're launching Latino Victory Nevada with
@SenatorReid
,
@YvannaCancela
, and
@Astrid_NV
. Read more here 👇🏽
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I was not ready for this flood of joy. Fireworks over DC 🎆
@POTUS
Biden 🇺🇸
@VP
Harris 🇺🇸
What. A. Day,
@BidenInaugural
!
Now, off to work.
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Finished my first semester of law school and feeling basically like this. Thanks to everyone for being patient and supportive.
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Today, Nevada celebrates the life and legacy of Senator Harry Reid. Only tweeting about him today. For me, Senator Reid changed my life when I moved to Vegas to work on his 2010 race. So began my Nevada life.
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Full tank of gas ✅
Podcasts downloaded check mark ✅
Snacks ✅
See you later today, Carson City!
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Good day to drive through Nevada. See you in a bit, Vegas!
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This is what community looks like.
#VegasStrong
People being told they might be waiting all day to donate blood. Lines aren't getting any thinner.
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So proud to have my name on this list. Ending
#DACA
would be Trump's biggest mistake yet.
#DefendDACA
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Exactly why
@HillaryClinton
has to be our next President. Stands with workers. Stands with families.
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Nevada was showing off on today’s drive through the state. Absolutely beautiful drive and wild donkeys, too!
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I’m late celebrating this, but my Vegas anniversary is special to me, so I‘m sharing. 9 years ago on July 9, I landed in Vegas for the first time. Today, I am really grateful to say home means Nevada. This is the only photo from my first day here, and it’s just great.
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A little more than an hour until tonight’s
#DemDebate
.
@DrBiden
and I are ready to root for
@JoeBiden
. And yes, I’m absolutely fangirling over Dr. Jill!
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First. Lady. Majority. Leader. In. Nevada’s. History. And it happened during
#WomensHistoryMonth
. And it’s a part of the country’s first majority female legislature.
@Nicole4Nevada
is a trailblazer and the strongest of leaders.
Nevada Senate Democrats have unanimously elected
@Nicole4Nevada
to serve as the next Majority Leader of the Nevada Senate. We are united behind her and have full confidence in her ability as we move forward
#nvleg
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Okay, team. Half of law school is officially in the books! 💪💪💪
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Fact-check: Trump came to Vegas and did an indoor rally. Created a super spreader event. Apparently he already forgot about it.
#Debate2020
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Changed into my
@DemConvention
gear for the night! Rocking my first NV campaign shirt,
@SenatorReid
2010. ❤️ Night
#1
, and I’ll be watching with
@nvdems
!
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Officially done with my
@UNLVLaw
fall semester classes. Now, onto finals. After this, just one more semester!Mostly checking out until December 14 when I’m done taking tests. Adios, Twitter! 👋
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Aaaaannnnndddd that's a wrap. Nevada's 2020 state bar exam is in the books. Thanks for all the good wishes! Up next? Working with the mighty team of Democrats at
@nvdems
and all over Nevada to elect
@JoeBiden
and
@KamalaHarris
. Game. On.
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Sea of selfies with
@JoeBiden
and
@StevenHorsford
at the Springs Preserve Black History Festival!
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The only F I’ve ever been really proud of. Thanks, NRA.
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Team, this all just hit me.
We elected the first woman VP in
@KamalaHarris
.
Our guy,
@JoeBiden
, a leader of decency and conviction is going to be President.
And, we beat Trump.
BFD doesn’t even scratch the surface of what we’ve accomplished. And we did it together.
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What a debate! There are a lot of reasons I’m supporting
@JoeBiden
, but I’m especially proud he has been and continues to be committed to ensuring
#VAWA
gets re-authorized. Too many women suffer at the hands of violent abusers.
#DemDebate
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Maybe one of the nicest things that’s ever happened to me. My
@NVSenateDems
family put on Rebel Red and surprised me with a Zoom
@UNLVLaw
graduation celebration. So lucky to be a part of this team with outstanding leaders and even better friends.
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Some of the best days start on Nevada mountains + Louie. 💙
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