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The surprise move comes as a blow for House Republicans, who have long targeted Lee's seat as one of the top pickup opportunities of Nevada's three competitive congressional districts. 

Flanked by acting Labor Secretary Julie Su, the Democrats of Nevada's congressional delegation and Culinary leadership, Harris congratulated the union members on their new contracts and mounted a defense of organized labor as the "backbone of the strength of our nation." 

Sunday's rally marks the first Trump visit to Nevada since six Republicans were indicted by a Clark County grand jury earlier this month over a 2020 scheme from his campaign to submit "alternative" slates of electors in key swing states. 

Pro abortion groups have sought similar ballot initiatives across the country to juice Democratic turnout and give voters a say on abortion access in red states where lawmakers have largely restricted the practice since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last year.

Key city officials have declined interviews with The Nevada Independent, and a records request regarding city emails resulted in pages of redactions. The Indy is exploring its legal options.

"There's certainly no shortage of issues that come across your desk as county commissioner," Miller said in an interview with The Nevada Independent on Tuesday. "I enjoyed it … But I'll step aside to let somebody else take on what really turns out to be more than a full-time job."

Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford on Tuesday defended his decision to charge six Nevada Republicans with fraud-related felonies last week over the 2020 fake elector scheme, in part by announcing publicly that the investigation has been running "for years."

Attorneys also wrote that the petition's description of effect (a 200-word summary of the measure included on signature-gathering forms) is "legally deficient" because it does not state that the petition will result in the expenditure of state funds by the commission. 

A member of an immigrant advocacy group represented by Democratic attorneys is suing to stop a question aimed at requiring Nevadans to provide photo identification before voting from appearing on next year's general election ballot.

The president once again highlighted his administration's economic policies. But voters are still skeptical over the strength of the economy, despite favorable job numbers and easing inflation.

In an interview this summer after announcing his candidacy, Brown declined to say whether he would support or oppose a national abortion ban. He said he would not "deliberate on hypothetical legislation."

A pair of two polls recently conducted in Nevada — one focused on working class voters and the other on Hispanic voters — provides a snapshot of where these voter blocs stand this fall and outlines strategies for how to make durable gains among these key populations ahead of a 2024 election that has both major parties eying Nevada.

Supporters say independent redistricting commissions help suppress partisan gerrymandering and make elections fairer and more competitive.

The investigation marks the first Nevada-based probe into the actions of the unauthorized slate of electors who pledged votes to Trump despite his loss.

Nevada does not have off-year elections, but last week's results may hint at some trends that could affect elections in the Silver State come 2024.

Washington's situation in 2016 provides some analogs to the self-inflicted primary-caucus brouhaha facing the Nevada Republican Party  — a situation expected to confuse voters.

A new poll of likely Nevada voters commissioned by the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) shows Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV) narrowly leading potential Republican challenger Sam Brown ahead of her 2024 re-election bid. 

Though the state party chair has said a caucus is the "purest" way to reach voters, Lombardo called dueling contests a continuation of chaos for Republicans.

Trump spent much of the hourlong rally attacking how elections are run, slamming primary opponents and casting himself as the only person who can lead the country.

Speaking in front of more than 1,000 attendees, eight presidential candidates including former President Donald Trump, took the stage, each affirming full-throated support for Israel and denouncing pro-Palestine protests and antisemitic incidents on U.S. college campuses.