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Both leading Republican candidates — former Attorney General Adam Laxalt and veteran Sam Brown — have sought to boost their primary profile with pro-gun messaging throughout the campaign.

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg sat down for an exclusive interview with The Nevada Independent to run through what infrastructure funding means for Nevada.

Nevada is also one of only a handful of states where a clerk may cancel a voter's registration "if the county clerk has personal knowledge of the death of the person."

First early voters of Nevada primary share what spurred them to the polls
By Tabitha Mueller, Jannelle Calderon, Tim LenardNevada Independent reporters and photographers dropped by voting sites across the state on Saturday to talk with voters about what's driving them to the polls.

The letter was sent Friday to the Patriot Freedom Fund PAC, which in recent weeks has mailed out several political advertisements typically taking aim at Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo.

Two candidates with legislative experience are vying for what is likely the most under-the-radar executive branch office on the statewide ballot this year — the accounting-focused position of state controller.

GOP debate fact check: Sanctuary cities, abortion funding and border crossings
By Riley Snyder, Jackie Valley, Sean Golonka, Michelle Rindels, Tabitha MuellerWednesday night's debate between the top five GOP governor contenders saw plenty of attacks against Joe Lombardo, the presumed and self-proclaimed frontrunner.

Amodei tests incumbent advantage as he faces Tarkanian challenge from the right
By Jannelle CalderonBy the end of the filing period, three Republican candidates had jumped in to challenge Amodei in the primary, including Douglas County Commissioner Danny Tarkanian, Amodei's best-known contender.

In debate, trailing GOP governor candidates try to derail frontrunner Lombardo
By Sean Golonka, Michelle Rindels, Riley SnyderLombardo retorted by rattling off his advantages, including his wide fundraising lead and coveted recent endorsement by former President Donald Trump, and argued that attacks from Sisolak and the GOP primary field are "bogus."

The two-page fiscal impact report states those costs would be driven by "voter outreach and education, increased ballot stock costs, personnel expenses, equipment, software and programming costs."

Though her Facebook posts seemingly indicate a more Republican lean, Marsh said that everyone has thrown statements out on Facebook, and there were times when she would say, "just impeach him, too," referring to former President Donald Trump.

North Las Vegas mayor hopefuls discuss concerns at a forum
By Naoka ForemanSix candidates are competing to be mayor of the city of 262,000 people — a job that is open as incumbent John Lee runs for governor as a Republican.

Updated financial disclosures filed earlier this month show Republican U.S. Senate candidate and former attorney general Adam Laxalt was paid more than $1.5 million in calendar year 2022.

PACs shell out hundreds of thousands of dollars to help lieutenant governor hold seat
By Tabitha MuellerCano Burkhead is also receiving a half-million-dollar boost in a television ad buy from the Save Democracy PAC, which was founded last year and aims to help Democrats win down-ballot races in battleground states such as Nevada.

On the Record: House GOP candidate Danny Tarkanian on the economy, health care and immigration
By Jannelle Calderon, Jacob SolisDanny Tarkanian is now challenging longtime incumbent Rep. Mark Amodei (R-NV) in a primary for Nevada's only safe Republican congressional district.

In an environment still defined by the fight over 2020, seven Republicans have crowded the field with bids to replace termed out Republican Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske.

Clark County sheriff's race spotlights past allegations and present-day crime problems
By Jackie ValleyAll three Clark County sheriff candidates — Stan Hyt, Kevin McMahill and Tom Roberts — spent most of their law enforcement careers serving on the Las Vegas police force.

Far-right, pro-Trump Republicans duel to face Rep. Horsford in Democrat-leaning district
By Sean GolonkaBut in District 4 — where incumbent Rep. Steven Horsford (D-NV) faces his share of personal challenges and economic headwinds — political conditions could be enough to flip the district red for the second time in its nearly 12-year long history.

Poll: In GOP primaries, Fiore leads for treasurer, while AG and SOS remain close
By Sean Golonka, Jannelle CalderonIn the attorney general's race, Tisha Black received slightly more support than Sigal Chattah (18 percent to 15 percent), but the difference between the two was within the poll's 4.4 percent margin of error.

School board races, more politicized than ever, see incumbents fending off many challengers
By Rocío HernándezWith the primary election just around the corner, three Clark County trustee seats and four Washoe County trustee seats are up for grabs. The seven incumbents in those seats are all seeking re-election.