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Nye County drops pre-election hand count plans until after Election Day
However, Cegavske's letter to Kampf, written by Deputy Secretary of State for Elections Mark Wlaschin, raised multiple concerns about the proposed process, primarily regarding the possibility of tampering by those counting votes.
Most candidates stand by GOP donor who promoted outlandish conspiracy theories

Most candidates stand by GOP donor who promoted outlandish conspiracy theories

By Bert Johnson, Tabitha Mueller, Tom Scheck, Jennifer Lu
Just two Republicans denounced prominent donor Robert Beadles after learning of his past controversial statements.
For Northern Nevada printer, trashing campaign mailers means they're still working
In an age where more and more aspects of life are becoming paperless, there's one paper product that remains as ubiquitous as ever — the election mailer.
PHOTOS: The final stretch of the 2022 campaign season
Political candidates who cleared the primary hurdle are gearing up for the granddaddy of campaign season: the general election on Tuesday.
Money, messaging and the big unknown — turnout — underpin Nevada's Senate race
In what has become a fight for political survival for Cortez Masto and a chance to finally re-enter electoral politics for Laxalt, the 2022 midterms have emerged as a grueling slog fought through tens of millions of dollars in advertising spending that have blanketed airwaves with nonstop attacks. 
Centene showers politicians with millions as it courts contracts and settles overbilling allegations
Centene, the largest Medicaid managed-care company in the U.S., has thrown more than $26.9 million at political campaigns across the country since 2015, especially focused on states where it is wooing Medicaid contracts and settling accusations that it overbilled taxpayers.
What Sisolak or Lombardo could (or couldn't) do on abortion as governor
In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, abortion access emerged as a near-constant campaign focus during the battle for Nevada governor. In this story, we separate fact from fiction.
Fiore files amended finance reports following complaint, but discrepancies remain
Republican state treasurer candidate and Las Vegas City Council member Michele Fiore filed amended campaign finance documents on Tuesday following a complaint, but discrepancies remain.
Sisolak, Lombardo paint different portraits of the economy — both missing context
Though Sisolak and Lombardo have provided significantly different perspectives on the state of the economy, they have both pointed to inflation as being a federal issue, while offering visions for economic development with broad similarities.
Judge dismisses RNC lawsuit seeking more Republicans on Clark County signature verification
The ruling marks a defeat for the RNC, whose chairwoman had claimed the county's lack of registered Republicans involved with the verification of signatures was "illegal."
Obama rallies in Las Vegas to boost Democrats in final early vote push: 'Democracy is at stake'
The former president's visit — scheduled just one week before Election Day and three days before the close of early voting — comes as a part of a nationwide campaign swing designed to boost Democratic candidates in the final window before the midterms.
Planned Parenthood PAC explains how to vote in Nevada, boosts issues at drag show event
With early voting well underway, Planned Parenthood Votes Nevada held a decidedly different get-out-the-vote event: a drag show.
From Obama to Trump, surrogates pour into Nevada ahead of campaigns' final stretch

From Obama to Trump, surrogates pour into Nevada ahead of campaigns' final stretch

By Carly Sauvageau, Jackie Valley, Riley Snyder
Come one, come all: Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders, Tulsi Gabbard and Barack Obama are among the political figures who have visited Nevada in recent weeks to stump for their respective parties' candidates.
Congressional Democrats maintain fundraising advantage in final stretch before election
From Oct. 1-19, Cortez Masto raised more than four times as much money as Republican Senate candidate and former Attorney General Adam Laxalt, bringing in $9.1 million to his $2.2 million.
Poll: Sisolak, Cortez Masto narrowly lead GOP opponents in days ahead of election

Poll: Sisolak, Cortez Masto narrowly lead GOP opponents in days ahead of election

By Sean Golonka, Jacob Solis, Tabitha Mueller
Just days before the end of Nevada's early voting period, top Democratic incumbents, including Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto and Gov. Steve Sisolak, hold narrow leads over their Republican opponents.
Culinary Union sends intentionally unhelpful mailers reminding GOP voters of 2018 Lombardo endorsement
Its decision to remind Republican voters of that endorsement could be viewed as an effort to stymie GOP enthusiasm for Joe Lombardo.
Washoe County interim registrar reflects on the state of election officials as Election Day approaches
Jamie Rodriguez, Washoe County's interim registrar of voters, is among those stepping into an election oversight role at a time marked by mass misinformation and distrust.
PHOTOS: Political candidates attempt to woo voters during annual Nevada Day Parade
The festivities surrounding Nevada's 158th birthday, which technically falls on Monday, coincided with the early vote period.
Republican plans to mass challenge voter registrations fall flat in Nevada
Loosely organized plans to challenge registrations en masse failed in Washoe County, a swing county that Democratic President Joe Biden won by 4.5 points in 2020.
Nevada governor candidates are debating a ProPublica investigation — but not always accurately
Gov. Steve Sisolak is fending off attacks from his Republican rival over his administration's fast-tracking the license for a COVID-testing company with ties to a political donor.