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Who's behind super PAC spending in Nevada's most competitive congressional race?

Who's behind super PAC spending in Nevada's most competitive congressional race?

By Mini Racker, Isabella Aldrete, Tabitha Mueller, Oona Milliken, Kate Reynolds
In today's edition: More on that fiery AG debate. Plus: Who's behind the shadowy group backing James Settelmeyer; rival hate websites; and the interest group advocating for mail-in voting.
Meet the 8 Democrats running in Nevada's 2nd Congressional District
A Democrat has never won the Northern Nevada seat where Rep. Mark Amodei (R-NV) is retiring. The primary will decide the party's champion.
Seeds of Nevada's bitter attorney general Democratic primary were planted in the Legislature
As state Senate leader, Nicole Cannizzaro held great power to stifle her opponent's policy ambitions. Her defenders say Zach Conine's bills failed on their own merits.
Early voting kicks off for Nevada's June primary
There are about 130 early voting sites scattered across every county, with some open each of the next 14 days and others open only on weekends.
Does Nevada have more active registered voters than voting-age citizens?
Find out in our latest fact brief.
Can nonpartisan voters vote in Nevada's primaries?
Find out in our latest fact brief.
Debate between Democrats running for AG in Nevada devolves into mudslinging
Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro and Treasurer Zach Conine spent an hour criticizing each other's integrity, records in office and large campaign donors while briefly engaging on policy.
Voters are fired up over data centers. Do Nevada candidates care?
From the governor's race to a contest for a rural county commission seat, data centers have emerged as a central issue in elections up and down — and even on — Nevada ballots this year amid growing public opposition.
Outside money pours into Nevada attorney general race

Outside money pours into Nevada attorney general race

By Mini Racker, Tabitha Mueller, Kate Reynolds, Oona Milliken
Nearly 2 million mail ballots have been sent out, and thousands have been accepted. We're wrapping up our primary previews, campaign ads are rolling in, and early voting starts Saturday.
Vote against a big labor priority? Nevada unions want to make it hurt.
Nevada's unions are some of the strongest in the country. 2026 is a case study in what happens when they use their political power to unseat lawmakers who voted against their priorities.
Lawmaker. Social worker. Pageant queen. Is Congress next for Teresa Benitez-Thompson?
The longtime lawmaker from Reno thinks 2026 is Democrats' best chance to flip Nevada's only GOP-held congressional seat.
In district held by top Assembly leader, recovery advocate faces off with union organizer
Recovery advocate Ryan Hampton is set to square off against Maria Teresa Hank, 57, a flight attendant for Southwest and shop steward with Transport Workers Union Local 556. Both have made healthcare and affordability a key part of their campaigns in the race, which is likely to be one of the most competitive primaries this season.
Assessor, recorder, public administrator: Who's running in Clark County down-ballot races?
Don't recognize these positions on your primary ballot? We explain what they do, and who's running for them.
Meet the challengers looking to oust Nancy Brune in Las Vegas' Ward 6
Brune vies against a police officer — again. As the city faces economic uncertainty, candidates discuss ways to diversify revenue and tackle housing issues.
Ex-lawmaker wants his rural seat back. He'll have to get past 3 more Republicans first.
Assembly District 39's solid Republican lean means the battle in June will likely determine who represents the Northern Nevada district in the Legislature.
Kamala in Las Vegas attacks Trump for 'war that nobody wants'

Kamala in Las Vegas attacks Trump for 'war that nobody wants'

By Tabitha Mueller, Mini Racker, Kate Reynolds, Eric Neugeboren, Isabella Aldrete
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.
Nevada Democratic attorney general primary is a battle over rich donors and résumés 
A former prosecutor touting her courtroom and legislative leadership faces a state treasurer who cites his management credentials and statewide experience.
'I just believe in Michele.' Undaunted as ever, Fiore plans return to Pahrump bench
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?
A Reno mayor candidate kept old donations for her campaign. It opened a can of legal worms.
Kate Marshall's campaign is confident that a campaign finance complaint filed by the Nevada Republican Party will be tossed out.
James Settelmeyer is Mr. Rural Nevada. Is he MAGA enough to win a GOP House primary?
The fourth-generation rancher and former state lawmaker's Northern Nevada roots run deep. He's being tested in a 25-candidate race for an open seat in Congress.