2026Election Stories

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.

The longtime lawmaker from Reno thinks 2026 is Democrats' best chance to flip Nevada's only GOP-held congressional seat.

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.

Don't recognize these positions on your primary ballot? We explain what they do, and who's running for them.

Brune vies against a police officer — again. As the city faces economic uncertainty, candidates discuss ways to diversify revenue and tackle housing issues.

Assembly District 39's solid Republican lean means the battle in June will likely determine who represents the Northern Nevada district in the Legislature.

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 former prosecutor touting her courtroom and legislative leadership faces a state treasurer who cites his management credentials and statewide experience.

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.

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.

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.

In a three-count complaint, commissioners say trust in the suspended justice's ability is missing and she should have returned donated funds she solicited.

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.

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.