Political contributions from companies with a data center footprint in Nevada are on the rise ahead of a legislative session where the industry is likely to face unprecedented scrutiny.

The Reno mayoral race saw apparent record-breaking quarterly fundraising hauls while candidates seen as the favorites to win contests in Washoe County and Sparks had significant fundraising advantages.

Attorney General Aaron Ford (D) reported more direct campaign contributions in the race for governor than Gov. Joe Lombardo (R) for the first time this election cycle, though the incumbent outspent Ford.

Nevada voters already approved both ballot questions by wide margins in 2024 — 64.4 percent for Question 6 and 73.2 percent of the vote for Question 7. But as both questions would amend the state Constitution, they must pass in two consecutive general elections to take effect. 

Nevada campaign finance reports released last week provide the most substantive information to date on finances ahead of the general election. 

Campaign finance reports released Wednesday are one of the final looks at political candidates' finances ahead of the November general election.

Advertisers have spent about $14 million on airtime so far this year, but more than one-third of those dollars are from groups whose funders' identities aren't public information.

Kate Marshall's campaign is confident that a campaign finance complaint filed by the Nevada Republican Party will be tossed out.

Nevada Gold Mines donated $500,000 to a PAC affiliated with Gov. Joe Lombardo (R) in March.

The Indy broke down the numbers in notable races, including two incumbent state lawmakers down to union-backed challengers and close contests in Washoe County.

Gov. Joe Lombardo has a commanding fundraising advantage, while battles are emerging in contests for other statewide seats.

The haul places the cash on hand for Lombardo's campaign and PAC at about $14 million.

About $1.9 million of Lombardo's fundraising total came from donors who easily and legally skirted contribution limits by sending donations through different names. This made up about 44 percent of his campaign's haul

Potential presidential candidates have continued to sprinkle cash into Nevada House races.

Nevada campaign finance reports released last week provide the most extensive look to date on the strength of candidates for statewide, legislative and local government races up in 2026. 

Campaign finance reports show Conine raised most money in attorney general race; incumbents for secretary of state, lieutenant governor have a lead.

Republicans think one legal change might position them to win the state's competitive races.

We analyzed years of political food spending — just in case you want to try some of your representatives' favorite restaurants this holiday season.

Looser campaign finance rules enable legislative PACs to receive unrestricted funds to funnel directly to lawmakers and allied groups.

The Nevada Justice Association, through its political arm, donated more than $320,000 directly to state lawmakers during the 2024 cycle, in addition to nearly $500,000 to PACs associated with prominent Democratic legislators.