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The groups running these election ads in Nevada won't disclose their donors until 2027
A loophole in Nevada law allows political groups that register weeks before the election to avoid disclosing their donors for months. Now, some of these groups are sending misleading ads.
'Is mercy fitting?' Here's what Aaron Ford has said about now controversial clemency votes
Ford's role in the nine-member board that approves the clemency process is all over the airwaves — but he is not the sole decision-maker.
What to know about Nevada accepting mail ballots after Election Day
The Indy separates fact from fiction in the ballot counting discourse.
Here's what four potential 2028 presidential candidates had to say in Las Vegas
Nevada will be the second state to vote in the 2028 primary for the Democratic presidential nomination. It's becoming a stomping ground for potential candidates.
Here's how Nevada's mail and in-person voting works

Here's how Nevada's mail and in-person voting works

By Eric Neugeboren
The Indy answers frequently asked questions about the voting and counting procedures.
Here's where the money is flowing in Southern Nevada local government races
From big corporate donations to sizable self-loans, we break down the money fueling the key races in Clark County
53 Nevada legislative seats are up in 2026. Most fundraising is going to nine of them.
Top donors to Nevada legislative candidates in the last quarter before Election Day featured unions and the tech, casino and housing industries.
PAC boosting third-party NV governor candidate as 'AOC of Nevada' has GOP ties
The mailer may be an attempt to pull voters away from the Democratic candidate in the race with the same last name.
Where does the money stand in key Northern Nevada local government races?
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.
'Halo guy' Marty O'Donnell wants to flip a Vegas House seat. Can he convince voters IRL?
The GOP nominee is an icon in the culture war that helped President Trump win young men in 2024. But will the president's current standing sink him?
Our top takeaways from Nevada's new campaign finance reports

Our top takeaways from Nevada's new campaign finance reports

By Eric Neugeboren, Tabitha Mueller, Mini Racker, Isabella Aldrete
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.
Can Henderson elect a progressive? This Assembly race is a litmus test
Assembly District 29 has been represented almost exclusively by Democrats for the last 20 years. This Republican thinks he can change that.
Move over 2026, 2028 hopefuls are already swarming Nevada.

Move over 2026, 2028 hopefuls are already swarming Nevada.

By Mini Racker, Tabitha Mueller, Eric Neugeboren, Oona Milliken, Kate Reynolds, Isabella Aldrete
In today's edition: Why we're already talking about the 2028 presidential election. Plus: Obama weighs in on the governor race.
Joe Lombardo is running as an education governor. Here's how to grade his record.
Gov. Joe Lombardo has accomplished many of his K-12 education goals during his term including increasing funding and expanding school choice. But some educators say they give his efforts an F.
Judging the judges

Judging the judges

By Jon Ralston
The biennial Judicial Race Project sheds light on races that voters often know very little about.
How one inmate's clemency request took over the Nevada's governor race
A request by Democratic governor candidate Aaron Ford to the state pardons board has thrust the normally sleepy agency into the political spotlight.
Cody Whipple does things 'my way.' Can the small-town rancher flip Nevada's bluest House seat?
Party insiders don't believe this year's 4th Congressional District Republican nominee can win — but he doesn't need them to.
Postal Service change could prevent some mail ballots from being counted in Washoe County
Under a seemingly simple rule the Postal Service finalized last year, mail is now postmarked when it reaches a processing facility. That means a ballot dropped in a blue box on Election Day evening may not be postmarked until the next day, making it ineligible.
The early voting blog, 2026 general

The early voting blog, 2026 general

By Jon Ralston
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.
Can Nevada Dems oust the GOP lieutenant governor? A national org is spending $1.75M to try.

Can Nevada Dems oust the GOP lieutenant governor? A national org is spending $1.75M to try.

By Tabitha Mueller, Kate Reynolds, Isabella Aldrete, Mini Racker, Oona Milliken, Eric Neugeboren
Plus: How campaigns are leveraging the power of influencers this cycle and a look at spending in local government races.