Thousands turn out for Women’s March rally in Las Vegas

Thousands of women and supporters turned out in Las Vegas for the second official Women’s March, titled “Power To The Polls.”

The event, one of dozens of women’s marches held across the globe on the first anniversary of President Trump’s inauguration, was held at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, according to NPR.

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Nevada was chosen because it is a “battleground state that will shape the Senate in 2018,” Women’s March organizers wrote on the event’s website. Sen. Dean Heller (R-Nev.) is facing a touch primary, with challengers such as Rep. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.).

Thousands of demonstrators poured into the stadium, where speakers including Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards and singer and actress Cher addressed the crowd.

Cher, who has been a vocal opponent of Trump, said during the event that “if you want a job done right, get a woman,” according to CNN.

“This is one of the worst times in our history, and that’s why I honestly believe that women are going to be the ones that fix it,” the singer said.

Richards similarly called for women to run for office, NPR reported.

“Women have beaten the odds to elect our own. Last year we dared to hope for a better, brighter, more equal and inclusive world,” Richards said. “And this year we’re going to go out and build it.”

Women have turned out in record numbers to run for office this year, according to top advocacy groups like EMILY’s List and She Should Run.

Women’s marches were held across the world this weekend, on the first anniversary of the Women’s March and Trump’s inauguration.