Former Governor Steve Sisolak joins ACS for a discussion on what makes Nevada the "most purple of the purple battleground states." Governor Sisolak will explore unique issues impacting Nevada such as education, the impact of climate change, and the COVID-19 crisis. 

Governor Steve Sisolak was born into a working-class family in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where his parents, Ed and Mary worked hard to provide for their three children. Governor Sisolak inherited their blue-collar ethic, working full-time to put himself through college at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He then enrolled in UNLV’s Graduate Studies Program, where he received a master’s degree in 1978. Governor Sisolak put down roots in Las Vegas, built his own communications business, all while raising his two daughters on his own as a single father.

Motivated by his passion for education, Governor Sisolak decided to give back to the community that supported him by serving on the Nevada Board of Regents for 10 years. In 2008, after 10 years as a University Regent, Governor Sisolak was elected to the Clark County Commission, where he served as chairman until being sworn in as governor of Nevada. Governor Sisolak served as the 30th governor of Nevada from 2019 to 2023.