Nevada's unemployment rate has reached its highest level in three years, standing at 5.6% in September. This marks the fourth consecutive month of increases and places Nevada as the state with the second highest unemployment rate in the United States, only behind Washington D.C.

The national average stands at 4.1%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The rising jobless rate could present challenges for Vice President Kamala Harris as she campaigns in Nevada, a critical battleground state, ahead of the upcoming election. The economic situation in Nevada has the potential to influence voter sentiment and impact the overall political climate as the election approaches.