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After a midterm drubbing, who can save Nevada Republicans in 2028?

Plus: Our final race calls and a look at whether CD2 can stay blue.

President Donald Trump speaks during a victory rally at Circa Resorts in Las Vegas.

Nevada Republicans have stopped talking about Trump — at least in campaign ads

Plus: Big spending in Nevada's congressional races from environmental groups, a pro-AI super PAC and Trump's MAGA Inc. have gone largely uncovered — until now.

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Unraveling a money mystery with the Nevada GOP chair's PAC

In today's edition: The NV GOP chair's PAC and a tangled money web. Plus: What we learned from David Flippo's (R) military discharge papers, money pours into Nevada's congressional races at the last minute, and a single case of voter fraud.

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Marty O'Donnell unfazed after Trump PAC pulls $2 million in ad spending

In today's edition: A sneak peek at what 2028ers said at IndyFest. Plus: O'Donnell confident despite Trump PAC pulling spending.

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Billionaires pick sides in the 2nd Congressional District race

Plus: Democrats boost their spending for a Spanish-language ad about data centers, they told The Nevada Independent first.

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Move over 2026, 2028 hopefuls are already swarming Nevada.

In today's edition: Why we're already talking about the 2028 presidential election. Plus: Obama weighs in on the governor race.

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Lombardo and Ford are unlikely to debate — what you need to know about the standoff

In today's edition: The debate over debates. Plus: New outside spending in #nvgov, why Turning Point Action is sharing your data and wait, who's calling Marilyn Dondero Loop a socialist?

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Can Nevada Dems oust the GOP lieutenant governor? A national org is spending $1.75M to try.

Plus: How campaigns are leveraging the power of influencers this cycle and a look at spending in local government races.

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Aaron Ford gets seven-figure boost from outside group in Nevada governor's race

Plus: Northern Nevada veterans push back against Flippo valor claims in new AFL-CIO ad.

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The top hilarious, cringeworthy and WTF moments from Nevada debate history

Plus: Candidates and elected officials dodge questions and the Culinary Union is gathering its power ahead of 2028.

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Why Democrats are finally spending big in Nevada's governor race

Plus: The gambling tax fix is finally moving and the cavalry arrives for David Flippo.

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Why Nevada candidates can't stop talking about data centers

Plus: Spending has heated up in the 1st Congressional District.

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Why a Nevada congressional candidate is pro-Yucca Mountain

Plus: What Gov. Joe Lombardo plans if he wins re-election.

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Flock becomes a campaign issue in Nevada

Plus: The Democratic Governors Association finally steps in.

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Postal Service blames 'human error' for missing Nevada mail ballots

Plus: A key national Dem org has spent $0 on ads for Aaron Ford. Is that normal?

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Why Pete Buttigieg thinks Democrats can flip Nevada's only GOP-held congressional seat

In today's edition of Indy Elections: Gov. Joe Lombardo (R) is courting the elusive Latino vote. Plus: An Indy exclusive about the BLM state director's new job candidates dodge policy questionnaires.

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When candidates give squishy answers, voters lose

In response to President Trump's visit to Las Vegas, Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto showcases midterm messaging and AG Aaron Ford ad gets rebuked.

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Can Aaron Ford pass his ambitious education plan without raising taxes?

In today's edition: Can Aaron Ford's promise not to raise taxes coexist with his other plans? Plus: Sen. Jacky Rosen's (D-NV) Senate floor strategy pays off, a paid family leave bill returns, and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is coming to town.