The Nevada Independent

'Oh shit, we won': Inside the perfect storm that flipped Nevada's only GOP House seat

A massive blue wave, an embattled GOP nominee and Teresa Benitez-Thompson's smooth campaign all contributed to the historic result.

Nevada has lots of water in a Lake Mead "bank." What happens if water levels keep dropping?

Under federal rules for the river, most of the water can't be taken out once Lake Mead drops below 1,000 feet above sea level. An analysis found that under critically dry conditions, Lake Mead fell below 1,000 feet in more than 10 percent of the years studied.

A Saturday Routine, a Growing Role: Family Caregiving in Nevada

Helping someone you love with medications, meals, or appointments has a name: family caregiving. Here's what it can cost and where to find help.

Ralston Reports

The early voting blog, 2026 general

Using actual data from those who vote early, we track November's marquee races, including those for Nevada's governor, congressional seats and state Legislature.

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Democrats' election rout is poised to dramatically reorder federal health policy

Key priorities for newly elected Democrats include a legislative push to reverse cuts to the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid, and to lower insurance premiums and drug prices.

Voters reject Southern Nevada school board candidates backed by Moms for Liberty

Several incumbents on K-12 and higher education boards are projected to win re-election.

One night, different vibes. Election Day brings elation for Ford, gloom for Lombardo

Ford will make history as not only the first Black governor elected in Nevada but of any state west of the Mississippi River.

Northern Nevada results: Dems take historic control of Washoe Commission, sweep Reno races

Across the board, Northern Nevada gave way to the blue tsunami that engulfed the U.S. and Nevada, even in ruby red districts and despite Democratic candidates often raising much less money than their Republican opponents.

After blue wave hits Nevada, it trickles down into Clark County

After polling site delays, results show that Democrats fared well in Southern Nevada — even in races where partisan policy stances weren't in play.

Election 2026: Two incumbent Clark County judges are defeated

Judges Jerry Wiese and Bill Henderson lost Tuesday while Judge Jacob Reynolds led after trailing early. Also, an open Reno District Court seat was filled.

Teresa Benitez-Thompson flips Northern Nevada House seat for first time in blue wave

Former Assm. Teresa Benitez-Thompson (D-NV) joined the state's three Democratic incumbents in a clean sweep of the state's House races.

A blue bloodbath: 10 big takeaways from Nevada's 2026 midterms

Nevada Democrats had their best election night in decades on Tuesday, flipping seats up and down the ballot. The Nevada Independent's reporters break down their top takeaways from election night in Nevada.

Nevada Democrats win governor's race, sweep other statewide offices in historic night

Aaron Ford will be the state's first Black governor, which means Democrats will hold all statewide offices for the first time since JFK was president.

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A blue wave beckons in Nevada. Will Lombardo be the last Republican standing?

The state's Republican governor has walked a fine line between appeasing President Donald Trump and pitching himself as a moderate. Will voters buy it?

A photo of the sign next to the road entering Nye County.

Nye County got a $1M federal grant. The catch? No DEI and other Trump admin priorities

Two weeks ago, Nye County approved a noncontroversial federal grant aimed at boosting public safety, but buried in the award was language requiring the county to comply with swaths of President Donald Trump's policies, including all executive orders.

What eight last-minute trips to Nevada reveal about the 2028 presidential race

With the 2026 midterms nearly over, potential candidates have swarmed the state to sharpen and show off their messages.

These Nevadans have protected immigration status. Why are they being detained by ICE?

In recent months, immigration officials have quietly detained or even tried to deport several TPS recipients in Nevada.

The sign at NV Energy corporate headquarters.

Who's funding ads supporting NV Energy's daily demand charge? A group backed by NV Energy.

Nevadans for Reliable, Renewable, Affordable Energy, a political action committee partially funded by NV Energy, is throwing its weight behind the utility's controversial daily demand charge. The last time the political action committee was this active was when NV Energy's monopoly was threatened in Nevada.