2026Election Stories

Only 2 percent of mail-in ballot votes were received after election day in Nevada's two largest counties, Clark and Washoe.

The "full, complete and unconditional pardon" only relates to federal crimes, and none of those pardoned has faced federal charges related to the 2020 election. Nevada's six fake electors are still facing state-level charges.

The endorsement a shift from the 2022 election cycle, when the Clark County Education Association declined to back Lombardo or then-incumbent Gov. Steve Sisolak (D).

See the latest update as we track Nevada's notable 2026 campaign announcements.

Democratic insiders met Monday to decide how they'll set the order of the early 2028 primaries, kicking off another opportunity for Nevada to claim the first slot on the calendar.

In Nevada, the effort is targeting Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo as he seeks re-election in what is expected to be a highly competitive race in the battleground state, which Trump carried in 2024.

Our analysis and breakdown of ballot measures heading into the 2026 midterm elections.

Republican congressional hopefuls are pouring hundreds of thousands of dollars of their own money into beating Democrats who have won year after year.

Jauregui, who has served in Assembly since 2016, told The Nevada Independent that if elected, she would prioritize increasing tourism throughout the state as well as bolstering workforce development.

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The Nevada secretary of state's office moved to a top-down voter registration system that collects and stores voter preregistration and registration information and is used by all 17 county clerks.

Abortion was a top priority for many Nevadans in 2022, but has faded since. Abortion rights advocates are hoping the issue can once again resonate with voters.

With use of AI images on the rise, digitally manipulated images have become more commonplace in local politics. New legislation seeks to regulate that use.

Gov. Lombardo has tried to narrow the limits of mail voting — but has not called for its total elimination, as President Trump has

In remarks lasting more than 20 minutes, Lombardo touted a litany of policies enacted during his tenure, such as raises for teachers and law enforcement, more accountability of schools and efforts to increase attainable housing statewide.

Progressive Policy Institute President Will Marshall lauded Las Vegas as "truly one of America's great working-class cities" at the New Directions for Democrats Summit held in Las Vegas.

Treasurer Zach Conine agreed to a settlement in a years-old wrongful termination lawsuit against his office that was set to go to trial later this month. 

Clark County Commissioner Justin Jones is not planning on running for re-election in 2026, The Nevada Independent has learned.

Notable applicants include the president of the Nevada Republican Club, the daughter of a state assemblymember and a prominent Las Vegas defense attorney.

The Washoe County Commission chair supports raising more money from property taxes, allowing temporary rent caps and other policies that were unsuccessful last session.