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RFK Jr.'s campaign says it has enough signatures to get on NV ballot; validation pending
A campaign official said it submitted more than 20,000 signatures to Clark County officials Wednesday, with more signatures being submitted Friday. The campaign must have least 10,095 valid signatures to qualify for the ballot.
Washoe County primary election results remain unchanged after recount
In the two races in which recounts took place, vote totals shifted by at most five votes.
Will Trump's Las Vegas idea to end taxation on tips catch on?
Such a policy would require an act of Congress. But the idea and the venue where he proposed it had strategic merit.
AOC stumped for Biden in Las Vegas. Will Nevada progressive voters follow suit?
Most Nevada progressive groups are backing Biden's re-election β€” but not with direct endorsements β€” and are banking on young voters thinking Biden better serves their future, a strategy that could face challenges.
Far-right conspiracist funds recounts, including for progressive activist
On Wednesday, progressive activist Lily Baran's recount was paid for by an unlikely benefactor β€” far-right activist Robert Beadles.Β 
Constitutional amendment on abortion rights qualifies for November ballot
County election officials verified more than 127,000 signatures gathered by Nevadans for Reproductive Freedom, well more than the roughly 102,000 needed to qualify for the ballot.
New groups aim to restore faith in election system, uphold democracy
As President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump gear up for a rematch, organizations say it's vital for voters to trust the election system.
AARP poll finds Trump leading Biden in Nevada; older voters more motivated to turn out
A new poll of likely Nevada voters commissioned by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) finds former President Donald Trump with a 3-percentage-point lead over President Joe Biden.
Nevada Democrats sues to kick RFK Jr. off presidential ballot over party affiliations
The Nevada Democratic Party is leading a legal effort to keep Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from appearing on Nevada's presidential ballot, alleging in a lawsuit expected to be filed Thursday in state court that Kennedy's affiliation with other political parties violates Nevada's legal requirements for independent candidates.
Judge tosses initial GOP lawsuit alleging Nevada voter rolls insufficiently maintained
Judge Cristina Silva ruled that the Republican National Committee and Nevada GOP lacked standing to file the lawsuit, but will allow for an amended complaint to be re-filed with the court.
Green Party qualifies for 2024 ballot in Nevada; Dem lawsuit pending
Election officials validated about 15,000 signatures after around 30,000 were submitted. The Nevada Democratic Party asked for a judge to block the Green Party's access.
Analysis: Nevada primary turnout down, but mail voting again reigns supreme
As of Friday morning, about 380,000 Nevadans voted in the primary, a decrease of roughly 20 percent from the past two cycles. But a higher share of Democrats and Republicans voted by mail.
After surprise primary win, can Drew Johnson flip Nevada's swingiest House seat?
Johnson β€” a libertarian-leaning Republican who has had plenty of criticism for Trump over the years β€” believes he is a better candidate to take on Lee than firebrands from past cycles such as former pro wrestler Dan Rodimer and frequent candidate Danny Tarkanian.
After bitter primary, Culinary Union, legislative Democrats not singing kumbaya β€” yet
The union's attempt to unseat an incumbent legislator over a room cleaning mandate failed. But lasting disunity could have repercussions for Democrats.
Here are the winners in Southern Nevada's local government primaries

Here are the winners in Southern Nevada's local government primaries

By Carly Sauvageau, Eric Neugeboren
Here's a look at how Tuesday's primaries turned out for Southern Nevada local government candidates, including in Henderson, North Las Vegas and Boulder City.Β 
Beadles-backed candidates come up short in Washoe down-ballot primary races
June 11 proved to be a rough night for Robert Beadles, a prominent Republican donor and election conspiracy theorist who formally endorsed 12 candidates for local races in Washoe County and supported others. Only three made it to the general.
Nevada Democrats sue to block Green Party from 2024 ballot
The Nevada Democratic Party asked a Carson City court to invalidate the signatures gathered by the Green Party, which it argued do not meet the state's requirements.
Matchups set in Nevada's federal and legislative elections

Matchups set in Nevada's federal and legislative elections

By Tabitha Mueller, Gabby Birenbaum, Eric Neugeboren
We break down who will be running in the November general election.
School board races: Beadles-backed candidates lose, most Moms for Liberty picks advance
None of the candidates backed by Robert Beadles, an election denier, far-right provocateur and prominent GOP donor, will advance in their races on the Washoe County School Board.
Brown wins primary to face Rosen; Lombardo-backed composer loses race to challenge Lee
Veteran Sam Brown cruised to victory in the race to challenge Sen. Jacky Rosen. A former North Las Vegas mayor endorsed by Trump also prevailed, while a wealth video game composer came in fourth.