2026Election Stories

Plus: Huge ad spending in the AG's race, a look at self-funded campaigns and the number of votes cast so far.

Assm. P.K. O'Neill announced last year he would retire from representing Assembly District 40, which includes the state capital and Storey County, Nevada's technology epicenter with Tesla's gigafactory and several data centers.

A growing share of challengers are putting up six-to-seven figures of their own money to run for office. One candidate was blunt: "It sucks."

Nevada's rapid growth and increasing ability to connect with voters via social media platforms have undermined traditional media.

Assm. Howard Watts (D-Las Vegas) says he's an effective, fair negotiator, even as unions complain about his votes. Dávila says he should be more involved in the district.

The next mayor's term will run until 2030, the same year the city budget is on track for cash flow issues, meaning they'll have less money than they need to comfortably sustain daily operations.

In today's edition of Indy Elections: Campaign ad season is upon us. Plus: Rep. Susie Lee talks solar, Rep. Ro Khanna talks AI and, wait, Jamaal Bowman talked in Vegas?

Democratic governor candidate's plan would mean workers in unionized workplaces could be forced to pay union dues, reversing a law from 1953.

The race between Sen. Edgar Flores (D-Las Vegas) and North Las Vegas City Councilman Isaac Barron is expected to be one of the most competitive primary races this cycle. Both candidates are community fixtures and are heavily campaigning. The district — which covers parts of Las Vegas and North Las Vegas — skews Democratic, meaning that whoever wins the primary in June is likely to win the general election this fall. 

Colleen Brown and Emily McFarling credit jump-starting their candidacies early. Longtime court observers said it was a first-time event.

Head of an office with about 45 staffers, the treasurer serves as Nevada's chief financial officer. They are charged with overseeing state investments, including a portfolio of about $7 billion, maintaining records of unclaimed property and helping decide when to issue bonds.

District Attorney Chris Hicks (R) is squaring off against Sparks City Attorney Wes Duncan (R) in the June primary. Because they are the only candidates, the winner of the primary will automatically win the general election.

State election officials say people should use ballot drop boxes if they plan to use their mail ballot to vote. However, they added that if people want to put their ballot in the mail, they should send it early to ensure it gets counted.

The race so far has focused more on the candidates' backgrounds, electability and opinions on President Donald Trump than on specific policy positions.

In today's edition of Indy Elections: Who had the best Q1 fundraising? Plus: Settelmeyer's team addresses his record on driving authorizations for undocumented immigrants and what Trump and O'Donnell talked about in Vegas.

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.

Two Republican candidates for Clark County Commission are jockeying for a seat held by a Democrat. The Indy takes a deeper look.

Outraised and ignored by Attorney General Aaron Ford, the two-term Washoe commissioner is hoping her grassroots campaign can make Nevada history.

In a last-minute trip to the state, the president emphasized new tax cuts and tariffs while downplaying the ongoing Iran war.

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