Biden picks up endorsements from two more Nevada lawmakers

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Former Vice President Joe Biden’s presidential campaign has picked up endorsements from two more Nevada Democratic state lawmakers.

Assemblywoman Selena Torres and Assemblywoman Dina Neal, both representing Las Vegas-area assembly districts, announced Friday that they’re backing Biden for president.

Torres previously endorsed Julian Castro and Cory Booker, both of whom dropped out of the race. Torres said in a statement provided by the campaign that Biden has a “broad and diverse” coalition of support and is best equipped to beat President Donald Trump.

Neal said Biden is a “transitional figure” who can repair relationships with foreign governments and is offering practical solutions to expand health care.

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Neal and Torres join three other state lawmakers—Assemblywoman Shannon Bilbray-Axelrod, Sen. Yvanna Cancela and Assemblywoman Susie Martinez—in backing Biden.