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Supreme Court judges wrote that the "matter is moot" because the commissioners voted 4-1 to certify the election results.

Who's behind one of Nevada's biggest Democratic donors? It's a secret.
By Eric NeugeborenThe Nevada Alliance has given more than $7 million to left-leaning causes, but does not have to disclose its donors because of federal tax reporting rules.

Trump will campaign across the country this week as he struggles to adjust to Harris
By Associated PressThe former president and Republican nominee has appeared at times in denial about the reality that Harris, and not President Joe Biden, is now his rival.

Indy Explains: Question 3 would see ranked-choice voting, open primaries in Nevada
By Tabitha MuellerIf voters pass the measure, Nevada would become the third state to implement statewide ranked-choice voting, after Maine and Alaska.

Poll: Harris leads Trump among Nevada Latino voters
By Isabella AldreteThe survey, released Wednesday, found that Harris is viewed favorably by nearly all Latino demographics groups in Nevada.

Harris unveils policy proposals to address affordable housing crisis
By Eric Neugeboren, Tabitha MuellerThe proposals build off plans pushed by President Joe Biden by calling for more home construction and greater financial relief for homeowners.

Poll: Harris winning back Nevada Latino voters who soured on Biden, Trump
By Isabella AldreteVice President Kamala Harris is outperforming President Joe Biden by 12 percentage points among registered Hispanic voters in Nevada.

Why Trump's and Harris' proposals to end federal taxes on tips would be difficult to enact
By Associated PressExperts say there's a reason Congress hasn't made such a change on taxed tips already -- it would be complicated, not to mention enormously costly.

'We're happy again': Harris and Walz bring new enthusiasm to presidential race in Nevada
By Eric Neugeboren, Isabella AldreteSaturday's rally — an hourslong affair that was bigger (and louder) than any Nevada event held by Biden — captured the wave of enthusiasm that has supercharged the Harris campaign.

Rosen posts big lead over Brown in latest Nevada Senate poll
By Tabitha MuellerThough Rosen has consistently led Brown since he announced his bid for Senate, the poll's results are some of the best for Rosen this cycle.

Judge allows Green Party to remain on Nevada presidential ballot
By Tabitha MuellerThe party's appearance on November's general election ballot will be the first in Nevada in 16 years.

Indy Explains: Question 2 on the 2024 Nevada ballot
By Isabella AldreteAdvocates say that Question 2 on the 2024 ballot would update antiquated language — that has been in the state's governing charter since Nevada's statehood in 1864 — to be more inclusive toward people with disabilities and their spectrum of needs.

At massive Vegas rally, Harris energizes Democrats, pledges to end tax on tips
By Eric Neugeboren, Isabella AldreteIn front of more than 12,000 people, Harris and Walz pitched themselves as the only candidates in the race fighting for people's freedoms.

In Las Vegas, Kamala Harris sees a chance to improve her odds of winning
By Associated PressHarris is hoping to drive a wedge with Republicans by focusing on issues such as access to abortion and repairs to the U.S. immigration system.

New Nevada poll sees Harris with biggest lead over Trump yet
By Gabby BirenbaumA new poll of likely Nevada voters found Vice President Kamala Harris with a nearly 6 percentage point lead over former President Donald Trump — the largest lead for a Democrat in any presidential poll of Nevadans this cycle.

Former Reps. Joe Heck and Jon Porter were confident in the state's election system but raised concerns about how recent election administration changes could upend public trust.

Elko County will not hand count 2024 general election ballots
By Kelsea FrobesCommissioners missed the deadline to present a plan to the secretary of state's office, but would like to see paper ballots hand counted in future elections.

Between an interview with National Republican Senatorial Chair (NRSC) Steve Daines (R-MT) and new Democratic memos, it's clear that both parties believe #WeMatter more than ever.

Hospitality workers' union endorses Harris, dismissing Trump's pledge of tax-free tips
By Associated PressThe endorsement includes a commitment by the union to have its members knock on more than 3.3 million doors for Harris in swing states.

Indy Explains: How would Question 1 on Nevada's 2024 ballot affect the Board of Regents?
By Tabitha MuellerThough a similar question addressing the Board of Regents failed on the 2020 ballot, proponents believe the renewed effort will fare better in 2024.