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Democratic Party chair, top legislator Monroe-Moreno to run for North Las Vegas mayor
By Tabitha Mueller Assm. Daniele Monroe-Moreno (D-North Las Vegas) is expected to formally launch her campaign later this summer after serving in the Assembly since 2016.

Lombardo Promise Tracker: What pledges has the governor kept in his first two sessions?
By Tabitha Mueller, Rocío Hernández, Amy Alonzo, Isabella Aldrete, Howard StutzWe are tracking more than 60 promises the Nevada governor has made from his time on the campaign trail in 2022 to the end of the 2025 legislative session.

How different will Nevada's elections look in 2026?
By Eric NeugeborenIn the final days of the legislative session, it looked like major changes could be coming to state elections. But Gov. Joe Lombardo vetoed many election bills, meaning voters, candidates and elected officials should not expect big changes.

Lombardo vetoes voter ID bill pitched as compromise with legislative Democrats
By Tabitha Mueller, Eric NeugeborenThe proposal was part of an apparent deal that would have brought voter ID to Nevada next year in exchange for increasing ballot drop boxes before Election Day.

Nevada Dems propose voter ID requirements, more drop boxes as compromise with Lombardo
By Tabitha Mueller, Eric NeugeborenAssembly Speaker Steve Yeager is proposing new voter ID requirements as part of a potential deal with Gov. Joe Lombardo to resurrect a vetoed effort to increase the number of ballot drop boxes in the days leading up to an election.

In Vegas, Vance urges crypto industry to stay involved in politics, touts Trump administration's record
By Associated PressSpeaking at a bitcoin conference in Las Vegas, Vance urged the crypto executives and enthusiasts to keep pressure on Congress.

Nevada nonpartisans could vote in party primaries under bill brought by top lawmaker
By Eric NeugeborenIn what is likely the most consequential election proposal so far this session, Assembly Speaker Steve Yeager's (D-Las Vegas) proposal would significantly expand the voting options of the largest voting bloc in Nevada.

State treasurer Conine to launch 2026 attorney general campaign
By Tabitha MuellerConine, a Democrat, is the first major candidate to enter the race.

Before they name a 2028 nominee, Democrats will have to decide which state will weigh in first
By Associated PressDemocrats will pick their next presidential nominee in 2028, but before that happens, the party will have to decide which state gets to go first on the nominating calendar.

Surveying the 2026 House challengers in Las Vegas
By Gabby BirenbaumFor four straight election cycles, Republicans have come up empty in the three Las Vegas-area House seats.

Follow the Money: PACs tied to Nevada legislators, caucuses raised $7.8 million in 2024
By Eric NeugeborenLooser campaign finance rules enable legislative PACs to receive unrestricted funds to funnel directly to lawmakers and allied groups.

As Democrats take uneven steps toward rebuilding — with differing opinions across the party about how often to challenge Trump and some voters calling for candidates willing to fight — Cortez Masto wants moderate senators to lead the charge.

Follow the Money: Trial lawyer group was the top donor to Nevada lawmakers in 2024
By Eric NeugeborenThe Nevada Justice Association, through its political arm, donated more than $320,000 directly to state lawmakers during the 2024 cycle, in addition to nearly $500,000 to PACs associated with prominent Democratic legislators.

Susie Lee helps kick off 2026 cycle, taking the lead in fundraising
By Gabby BirenbaumLike clockwork, the Federal Election Commission first quarter fundraising deadline came this week, reminding elected officials (and tired journalists) that the 2026 cycle is officially underway.

Follow the Money: Which Nevada lawmakers got the most from health care, pharma groups?
By Eric NeugeborenThe pharmaceutical industry was responsible for about $300,000 of the total contributions, while health care groups — defined as anything from hospitals and insurers to patient advocacy groups — donated about $1.4 million.

The total represents an increase from the amount of money given to state legislators during the 2022 election cycle. Similar to prior election cycles, organized labor overwhelmingly donated to Democrats.

Do Republicans have room in their budget to end taxes on tips?
By Gabby BirenbaumSenate Republicans have decided to move forward with a controversial budget technique that could increase the likelihood of honoring Trump's campaign promise of "no taxes on tips."

Nevada, other states sue to block Trump's election order, saying it violates the Constitution
By Associated PressThe attorney general and secretary of state in Nevada, a presidential battleground, defended their state's elections as fair, secure and transparent.

O'Donnell ran in the crowded Republican primary for Congressional District 3 seat in 2024 but came in fourth with 21 percent of the vote.

Follow the Money: Real estate, development groups gave record $1.8M to Nevada legislators
By Eric NeugeborenIt is the second straight cycle where the industry was the second-highest category of donor to state lawmakers, slotting in behind gaming groups, but this year's haul had much more of a Republican lean than the 2022 cycle.