2026Election Stories

In today's edition: Kamala comes to Vegas, mail ballots are being sent out, the most competitive primaries are heating up and Nevada keeps waiting for a U.S. attorney.

A federal wire charge conviction was wiped away by Trump's pen. Could a clear primary win against three opponents help end her troubles with judicial overseers?

Kate Marshall's campaign is confident that a campaign finance complaint filed by the Nevada Republican Party will be tossed out.

After decades of economic rebuilding, elected officials say North Las Vegas is coming into its own as a city. Read more about the candidates who want to lead the ascent.

Both candidates have taken drastically different approaches to the role. Drew Johnson pointed to his background as a policymaker — he founded a conservative think tank in Tennessee and worked as a policy analyst for the National Taxpayers Union — while Jeff Carter touted his time as a trader at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.

The race features a well-funded political newcomer who has questioned the trust, but not the security, of elections, squaring off against a trio of repeat candidates who have all made unproven claims of mass voter fraud.

Nevada Gold Mines donated $500,000 to a PAC affiliated with Gov. Joe Lombardo (R) in March.

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 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.

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 Indy broke down the numbers in notable races, including two incumbent state lawmakers down to union-backed challengers and close contests in Washoe County.

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

The haul places the cash on hand for Lombardo's campaign and PAC at about $14 million.

National politicians have been jetting to Nevada for meetings with the influential Culinary Union, mega-rallies and tech conventions.

The poll found some bipartisan support among Nevadans, while other topics, such as trust in mail ballots, drew significant partisanship.

Read our recap of the governor's 90-minute talk with Nevada Independent CEO Jon Ralston, which covered everything from vaccines and election security to the Colorado River and transgender athletes.

They also approved new rules explaining when non-postmarked mail ballots can be counted, and whether databases can be used to challenge another voter's eligibility.

Find out in our latest fact brief.

Democrats have never won the seat, but they say 2026 presents their best opportunity.