Uber has publicly endorsed a political candidate for the first time, supporting a Republican currently campaigning for re-election to the Nevada State Assembly. The company said in an email that it was “proud of our support and endorsement of @NevadaGovBrian Sandoval during his campaign against Democrat Catherine Cortez Masto.” It has rallied users for support on local issues that pose immediate threats to its business. Uber’s support came in the form of emails to riders and drivers urging them to vote for Armstrong, as well as distributing flyers thanking Armstrong for helping the platform to provide “over 10,000 flexible work opportunities” within the state.
Uber has publicly endorsed a political candidate for the first time, supporting a Republican currently campaigning for re-election to the Nevada State Assembly. The company said in an email that it was “proud of our support and endorsement of @NevadaGovBrian Sandoval during his campaign against Democrat Catherine Cortez Masto.” Uber’s support came in the form of emails to riders and drivers urging them to vote for Armstrong, as well as distributing flyers thanking Armstrong for helping the platform to provide “over 10,000 flexible work opportunities” within the state.