Nevada election news
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Nevada man accused of leveling death threats at judges in DC, NY
Prosecutors say the “far-right extremist” left intimidating messages for officials, some of whom handled Trump cases.
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VideoTrump's VP nominee JD Vance will visit Henderson
Senator JD Vance will visit southern Nevada next week for a rally in Henderson, according to the Trump Vance campaign.
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150k Nevada voters may soon be set to ‘inactive’ status, SOS announces
Policy, politics and progressive commentary Nevada counties have mailed notices to nearly 157,000 people warning them their voter registration is scheduled to be set to inactive unless they take action, the secretary of state’s office announced Tuesday. The effort is part of routine voter roll maintenance, the process of which is set in Nevada Revised Statute and federal law through […] The post 150k Nevada voters may soon be set to ‘inactive’ status, SOS announces appeared first on Nevada Curre
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VideoWith Biden out, how can Harris secure the Nevada swing state?
As Nevada is a crucial swing state, Vice President Harris' success here could significantly impact the outcome of the 2024 election.
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Nevada Rep. Horsford calls Harris ‘right person at right time’
Rep. Steven Horsford, the Nevada Democrat and chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, says Vice President Kamala Harris is the perfect candidate to face Republican nominee Donald Trump in November's presidential campaign.
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Nevada congressional Democrats back Harris as nominee
Policy, politics and progressive commentary Nevada Democrats praised the achievements of President Joe Biden and his administration after he announced he was bowing out of the presidential race Sunday, and some Democrats and allied organizations wasted little time before echoing Biden’s endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic presidential nominee. “I cannot thank President Biden enough for […] The post Nevada congressional Democrats back Harris as nominee appeared first
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Balance of Power: Trump singles out Nevada at RNC as he looks to flip state he lost twice
Former President Trump gave a shout-out to the swing state of Nevada during his RNC speech as he looks to win the state for the first time in 2024.
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Voter ID qualifies for November ballot in Nevada
The Voter ID ballot initiative has qualified to appear on the November ballot after signatures were verified by election officials on Friday.
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A voter ID initiative gets approval to appear on the November ballot in Nevada
A proposed constitutional amendment that would require voters to show photo identification at the polls has qualified for the November ballot in Nevada, the state's top election official announced Friday. The measure also calls for an extra layer of identification verification for mail ballots, such as the last four digits of a driver’s license or Social Security number. The approval adds to several ballot initiatives that voters will choose alongside tight races up and down Nevada's November
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Biden’s COVID diagnosis canceled a Las Vegas announcement on initiatives aimed at Latinos
President Joe Biden's positive COVID-19 test forced him to cancel two events on Wednesday in Las Vegas where he was planning to announce new programs aimed at turning out the Latino vote in November.
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In a reversal, board in key Nevada swing county certifies election
The Washoe County Commission will be responsible for certifying the results of the presidential election.
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Nevada seemingly slips away despite Biden’s courting of Black, Latino voters
The president’s abbreviated campaign swing to court Black and Latino voters came as many Democrats agitate for him to bow out of the race.
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VideoBiden halts campaign in Nevada for COVID-19 diagnosis
President Biden halted his campaign at the Unidos US conference in Nevada before his COVID-19 diagnosis was revealed.
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US judge dismisses Republican challenge over counting of post-Election Day mail ballots in Nevada
A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit filed by national and state Republicans that sought to bar Nevada from counting mail ballots received after Election Day. A state law passed by Democrats in 2021 allows election officials to tally ballots received by 5 p.m. on the fourth day after Election Day, as long as the envelopes are postmarked before the end of Election Day. The lawsuit was filed in May by the Republican National Committee, the Nevada Republican Party and former President
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Nevada judge tosses Trump campaign, Republican mail-in ballot lawsuit
A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit by former President Donald Trump's campaign and national and state Republicans that challenged Nevada's mail-in ballot deadline.
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VideoPresident Biden in Las Vegas speaks at NAACP convention; expected to address housing, economic issues
President Joe Biden is in Las Vegas -- back on the campaign trail -- after pausing his campaign after an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Biden is trying to shore up Black and Latino Nevada voters during his two days of appearances.
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Nevada county reverses controversial vote and certifies two recounts while legal action looms
Commissioners in Nevada's second most populous county certified the results of two local recounts on Tuesday, reversing course on a controversial vote against certification that spurred legal action and put Washoe County in unchartered legal territory. The 4-1 decision overturns last week's vote against certifying election recount results from June's primary in the politically mixed swath of northern Nevada, which includes Reno. Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar and Attorney General Aaro
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Watch Nevada US Senate candidate Sam Brown's speech at the RNC Tuesday
Sam Brown, a US Senate candidate from Nevada, was a featured speaker at the Republican National Convention Tuesday night. Watch his full speech here.
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VideoPresident Biden back on campaign trail in Las Vegas
President Biden back on campaign trail in Las Vegas
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VideoPresident Biden campaigns in Nevada
President Joe Biden returned to the campaign trail amid calls to step aside.
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Trump heads to convention as motive, security in assassination attempt probed
The gunman's motive remained a mystery, with investigators saying they believe he acted alone before he was fatally shot by Secret Service agents.
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"Unlawful": Nevada GOP officials set "dangerous precedent" by refusing to certify election results
A Republican majority in Washoe County is refusing to certify multiple races, citing unfounded irregularities
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Nevada Supreme Court asked to step into Washoe County fray over recount certification
Two top officials in Nevada are asking the state Supreme Court to step into a fray over a vote earlier this week by Washoe County commissioners not to certify recount results in two local races.
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Reno-area election certification rejection recount heads to Nevada Supreme Court
Top state officials harshly criticized the Washoe County Commission Wednesday for voting against approving ballot totals in a recount of two races.
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Nevada Supreme Court is asked to step into Washoe County fray over certification of recount results
Two top officials in Nevada are asking the state Supreme Court to step into a fray over a vote earlier this week by Washoe County commissioners not to certify recount results in two local races. Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar and Attorney General Aaron Ford filed a petition with the court Wednesday, seeking confirmation of the commissioners' legal obligations when it comes to canvassing and certifying election results.
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Maddow Blog | Why it matters that a Nevada county refused to certify primary results
When Republican election officials refuse to certify election results for no reason, it’s a problem that’s likely to linger — now and in the fall.
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In a first, Republican majority on a Nevada county commission refuses to certify election
The Washoe County Commission certifies elections in the evenly split Reno area. Republican commissioners just voted against certifying a result.
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Nevada county refuses to certify results of two local primaries
A prominent election denier claimed the June primary results in Washoe County, Nevada, a swing area in a key battleground state, are fraudulent.
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Nevada county votes against recount certification
County commissioners in Nevada voted against certifying the results of two local recounts from a primary last month, a move that could have implications for the swing state’s presidential race later this year. Three Republican members on the five-member Washoe County Board of Commissioners voted to reject the results of recounts in a commission race…
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Nevada county votes against certifying recount results, a move that raises longer-term questions
Commissioners in Nevada’s second most populous county on Tuesday refused to certify the results of two local recounts from last month’s primary, a rare move that has potential implications for the presidential race in one of the nation’s most important swing states. The three Republican members on the five-member Washoe County Board of Commissioners voted to reject the results of recounts in one race for a commission seat and another for a local school board seat. The county elections departme
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VideoNevada voters discuss Vice President Kamala Harris
While Democrats are openly debating if Vice President Kamala Harris should replace President Biden on the top of the ticket, she is still doing her part to help the president get reelected. The vice president spent Tuesday evening speaking to voters in Las Vegas, Nevada. CBS News campaign reporter Nidia Cavazos has more.
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Biden in Las Vegas next week speaking at 2 conventions as presidential race heats up
President Joe Biden will be in Las Vegas starting on Monday and continuing through Wednesday as he speaks at two conventions.
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Nevada is a battleground state – and may be a bellwether of more extreme partisanship
From one perspective, Nevada’s political history is balanced. From another, it’s s pendulum swinging back and forth as people split their votes across party lines.
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Biden to deliver remarks in Texas, Nevada during GOP convention
President Biden will deliver remarks at a trio of events focused on key themes and voting blocs for his reelection bid during the week of the Republican National Convention, the White House announced Sunday. The series of speaking engagements, which includes travel to the battleground state of Nevada, is the latest indication it’s full speed…
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Biden’s debate performance has Nevada leaders talking
Support for Biden hasn't wavered among Democrats who represent the state in Washington, D.C., and Nevada Republicans haven't pressed hard following Biden's embarrassing performance in a June 27 debate against former President Donald Trump.
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RFK Jr. submits signatures to be on Nevada ballot
Policy, politics and progressive commentary Robert Kennedy Jr.’s presidential campaign says it has submitted enough signatures in Nevada to qualify for the November ballot. Kennedy’s campaign said in a news release Friday it submitted some 30,000 signatures on Wednesday, ahead of the state’s July 5 deadline. The signatures will have to be verified by the counties and state. It’s the […] The post RFK Jr. submits signatures to be on Nevada ballot appeared first on Nevada Current.
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VP Kamala Harris plans Las Vegas campaign event Tuesday, July 9
Vice President Kamala Harris will speak at a Las Vegas campaign event on Tuesday, July 9, according to a news release.
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Trump Appoints Fake Elector As Campaign Advisor In Nevada, A State He Still Claims He Won In 2020
Donald Trump named election denier and indicted fake elector Michael McDonald as senior advisor to his Nevada campaign earlier this...
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Unanimity on Biden eludes Nevada’s congressional Democrats
Policy, politics and progressive commentary U.S. Rep. Susie Lee says Democrats need to discuss their future as some in the party call for President Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race because of concerns about his mental acuity. But Lee’s colleagues in the Nevada delegation who responded to the Current are standing with Biden. On Wednesday, White House spokeswoman […] The post Unanimity on Biden eludes Nevada’s congressional Democrats appeared first on Nevada Current.
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Brown mum on position on Nevada abortion rights amendment
Policy, politics and progressive commentary U.S. Senate candidate Sam Brown says he won’t support a hypothetical national ban on abortion. But the Republican challenger to Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen won’t say how he will vote in November on a very real abortion measure on Nevada’s ballot. Abortion rights amendment qualifies for November ballot, Nevada SOS announces If the ballot question […] The post Brown mum on position on Nevada abortion rights amendment appeared first on Nevada Current.
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National Democrats announce support for 7 Nevada legislative candidates
Policy, politics and progressive commentary Efforts by the Nevada Democrats to maintain majority control and expand to a supermajority in the state legislature will receive a boost this election cycle from the national party. The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) – an official arm of Democratic Party focused on state legislative races – announced Tuesday it will bolster seven legislative […] The post National Democrats announce support for 7 Nevada legislative candidates appeared
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Nevada minimum wage increases to $12 an hour
It's the start of a new month and for residents in Nevada, that means a minimum wage increase.
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VideoNevada sees rise in nonpartisans amid polarization and as proposal to overhaul some elections heads to ballot
Nevada sees rise in nonpartisans amid polarization and as proposal to overhaul some elections heads to ballot
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Abortion rights amendment qualifies for the ballot in Nevada
Officials in Nevada have formally certified a proposed amendment that would enshrine abortion access in the state's constitution to appear on the November ballot.
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Abortion Will Be On The Ballot in Nevada This November
The people behind a ballot initiative to enshrine abortion in the Nevada state constitution have gathered enough signatures, state officials confirmed.
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‘This race will not be decided by one night in June’: VP Harris seeks to reassure Biden supporters in Las Vegas
A night after the presidential debate, Vice President Kamala Harris and Joe Biden’s supporters were in Las Vegas seeking to assure voters that the president still has it.
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Nevada verifies enough signatures to put constitutional amendment for abortion rights on ballot
RENO, Nev. (AP) — A ballot question to enshrine Nevada’s abortion rights in the state constitution has met all of the requirements to appear in front of voters in November, the Nevada Secretary of State’s office announced Friday, and Democrats across the nation hope similar measures mobilize supporters on Election Day. They have made abortion […]
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VideoNevada voters weigh in on what they hope to hear from presidential debate
Steve Sebelius is joined by a panel of Nevada voters to discuss what they hope to hear from the candidates in Thursday night's presidential debate.
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Supporters of a proposed voter ID amendment in Nevada turn in thousands of signatures for review
Supporters of a proposed constitutional amendment that would require voters to show photo identification at the polls have turned in signatures as part of an effort to get the proposal on the 2024 ballot.
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Trump leading by 3 points in head-to-head match-up with Biden in Nevada
Former President Trump has a 3-point lead over President Biden in Nevada, according to a new poll published Tuesday by the AARP. The poll found that 48 percent of Silver State voters side with Trump, while 45 percent back Biden. Among older voters, Trump holds a significant 12-point advantage over the president. The result is…
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VideoLawsuits roil 2024 election in Nevada
From deciding who should be on the ballot to deciding who can cast a ballot, the 2024 election has seen a series of lawsuits filed on both sides of the aisle. Channel 13's Steve Sebelius takes a closer look.
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Appeal not Nevada attorney general’s only option for pursuing fake electors
Policy, politics and progressive commentary Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford, who on Friday vowed to appeal a Clark County judge’s ruling that she had no jurisdiction over the criminal case brought against Nevada’s fake electors, is now considering additional legal options. “We’re appealing and considering other strategies, including refiling,” Ford said via text Monday. He declined to elaborate further. It […] The post Appeal not Nevada attorney general’s only option for pursuing fake elector
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Why Nevada Is the Most Unpredictable Swing State in the 2024 Election
(Bloomberg) -- Of all the battleground states in the US presidential election, none is a greater puzzle for Joe Biden and Donald Trump than Nevada.Most Read from BloombergBuzzFeed Struggles to Sell Owner of Hit YouTube Show ‘Hot Ones’Jain Global Raises $5.3 Billion, Secures Cash From Abu DhabiNvidia’s 13% Stock Rout Has Traders Scouring Charts for SupportHow Long Can High Rates Last? Bond Markets Say Maybe ForeverTech Hits Stocks as Nvidia Extends Selloff to 13%: Markets WrapThat’s because the s
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Nevada judge dismisses Trump 'fake electors' case
A Nevada judge on Friday dismissed a case against six false electors who declared former President Donald Trump won the 2020 presidential election.
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Nevada judge tosses 2020 "fake electors" case
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford plans to appeal the decision, which the judge attributed to bad venue choice
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Fake elector case in Nevada dismissed over venue question, state attorney general vows appeal
A Nevada judge dismissed an indictment Friday against six Republicans accused of submitting certificates to Congress falsely declaring Donald Trump the winner of the state’s 2020 presidential election, potentially cutting from four to three the number of states with criminal charges pending against so-called fake electors.
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Judge throws out Nevada 'fake electors' case tied to Trump election scheme
A Nevada judge on Friday dismissed charges against six alleged fake electors related to a scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 election for Donald Trump.
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Trump ‘Fake Electors’ Prosecution in Nevada Dismissed by Court
(Bloomberg) -- A Nevada state judge on Friday dismissed charges against six individuals involved in the false certification of former President Donald Trump as the winner of the state’s 2020 presidential election.Most Read from BloombergNvidia Sales Grow So Fast That Wall Street Can’t Keep UpHow Long Can High Rates Last? Bond Markets Say Maybe ForeverRussia Is Storing Up a Crime Wave When Its War on Ukraine EndsCDK Hackers Want Millions in Ransom to End Car Dealership OutageYen Is Under Pressure
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Judge dismisses charges in Nevada fake electors case over venue question
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford said he would take the case directly to the state Supreme Court.
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VP Kamala Harris schedules Las Vegas visit day after presidential debate
Vice President Kamala Harris will campaign in Las Vegas on Friday, June 28, a day after President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump square off in a CNN debate.
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Judge dismisses Nevada ‘fake electors’ case
A Nevada judge dismissed a case Friday against six so-called fake electors who falsely claimed former President Trump won the state in the 2020 presidential election. Clark County District Judge Mary Kay Holthus ruled that prosecutors with the Nevada attorney general’s office chose the wrong venue in which to file the case, calling off a…
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Judge dismisses charges in Nevada fake electors case over venue question, attorney general to appeal
A Nevada state court judge dismissed a criminal indictment Friday against six Republicans accused of submitting certificates to Congress falsely declaring Donald Trump the winner of the state’s 2020 presidential election, potentially killing the case with her ruling that state prosecutors chose the wrong venue to file the case.
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VideoTrump’s lead grows in Nevada, Rosen holds strong lead in new poll results
Trump’s lead grows in Nevada, Rosen holds strong lead in new poll results
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VideoPrimary done, Nevada looks to November matchups
The results of that election will be critical in determining who becomes president, who controls the U.S. Senate and House, and the partisan makeup of the 2025 legislature in Carson City.
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Donald Trump Eyes Nevada Victory As California Refugees Drive Up Housing Costs In The Swing State
Disgruntled voters in Nevada, facing a severe housing crisis exacerbated by an influx of Californians, may shift their allegiance in the upcoming election, potentially ending a two-decade Democratic hold on the state.With housing costs in some areas of Nevada surging by 50% over the last three years and rental prices climbing nearly 70%, the affordability crisis sharpens its impact on the state’s electoral dynamics. Unlike other swing states grappling with housing issues, Nevada's situation is u
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Video10,000 in Nevada could gain path to legal status under Biden executive order
An estimated 10,000 people in Nevada will be eligible for protection from deportation after President Joe Biden's executive order on Tuesday, Biden's re-election campaign said Tuesday.
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Republicans torn over Trump-backed Sam Brown, the nominee in key Nevada Senate race
Nevada Republican Sam Brown cruised to victory in the GOP Senate primary earlier this week. Now, he'll have to compete against a well-heeled incumbent -- and Republicans are nervous. Brown, an Army veteran with an inspiring personal story after being gravely wounded in Afghanistan, stomped two opponents in the race this week with about 60% of the vote, setting him up to face freshman Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen in November.
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VideoTakeaways from the Nevada Primary Election
The Nevada Primary Election is over and votes are still being counted. Channel 13's Steve Sebelius looks at several takeaways from key races.
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Moms for Liberty candidates make strong showing at CCSD trustee races
Out of the four Clark County School District Board of Trustee races from Tuesday’s primary election, one race is still undecided on which candidates will move on and Moms for Liberty candidates made a strong showing at CCSD's trustee races.
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Runner-up criticizes Nevada GOP Senate nominee Sam Brown while other former rivals back him
The bitter primary that saw nearly a dozen Republican Senate candidates swipe at retired Army Capt. Sam Brown is fading out of view for some, who say their quest to take down incumbent Democrat Sen. Jacky Rosen trumps any intra-party grievances from the past 11 months. “The America First faithful had zero interest in campaigning with him through the entire primary season where he relied on establishment influence and money to slide into a nomination,” Gunter said Wednesday after his distant sec
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4 votes separate these Las Vegas valley candidates in Nevada primary
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Four votes separated the top two candidates in a North Las Vegas city council race as the county continued to tabulate primary results Wednesday. As of 1 p.m. Wednesday, four votes separated Robert “Twixx” Taylor and Councilwoman Ruth Garcia-Anderson” in the city’s Ward 2 council seat. Garcia-Anderson is running for re-election. […]
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Incumbent fends off far-right challenge in local Nevada race with potential elections implications
A Republican incumbent on a commission that has a hand in overseeing elections in Nevada's major swing county has fended off a far-right challenge and secured her party's nomination in a race that could have had implications for national elections. Heading into Nevada's primary on Tuesday, the incumbent, Clara Andriola, had been facing a challenge from the far right for her seat on the Washoe County Board of Commissioners, part of an ongoing effort by election conspiracy theorists who want to c
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Trump-endorsed candidate Sam Brown wins Nevada's US Senate Republican Primary
The highly anticipated U.S. Senate race in Nevada is now set between Republican Sam Brown and Democratic incumbent, Sen. Jacky Rosen.
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The Stage is Set for a Senate Showdown in Nevada
Plus: Donald Trump takes aim at the president after Hunter Biden’s conviction.
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Nevada Senate race set between Rosen and Brown
Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen of Nevada and Republican challenger Sam Brown will face off in one of the most important Senate races of the 2024 election, with both winning their primaries Tuesday.
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Trump 'scooped' the Nevada GOP Senate nominee on proposing to get rid of taxes on tips
Nevada Republican Senate candidate Sam Brown says former President Donald Trump "scooped" him on his proposal to get rid of taxes on tips.
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Trump-Backed Army Vet Wins Nevada Senate Primary After Wild Allegations
An Army veteran who got a last-minute Donald Trump endorsement won the Nevada Senate Republican primary late Tuesday after another GOP Senate hopeful claimed the endorsement had been bought for cash.Former Army Capt. Sam Brown had been backed by the National Republican Senatorial Committee throughout the race, and he was widely seen as a shoo-in even before he clinched 59.6 percent of the vote on Tuesday night. But the race was not without turbulence within the GOP, as Brown’s opponent, Trump’s
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Johnson, Robertson secure Nevada GOP House primary wins. John Lee leads Flippo.
Policy, politics and progressive commentary Only one of Nevada’s U.S. House primaries saw no victor declared on election night. John Lee, the former North Las Vegas mayor backed by President Donald Trump, as of late Tuesday was ahead by around 800 votes over David Flippo in the Republican primary for Nevada’s 4th Congressional District. The winner will in November face […] The post Johnson, Robertson secure Nevada GOP House primary wins. John Lee leads Flippo. appeared first on Nevada Current.
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As incumbents withdraw, 4 of 7 school board seats head to Nov. run-off
Four of seven Clark County School Board seats were on the line during Tuesday's primary election in Nevada, and three of those incumbents had already withdrawn from the race.
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