What promises did Trump make to Nevadans across his many campaign visits to the Silver State? Some — such as his pledge to conduct a mass deportation campaign — would affect the entire country but be particularly consequential in Nevada, which has the highest share of undocumented immigrants of any state’s workforce.

As in 2022, state Democrats argue that Nevada is the only state that meets the DNC’s professed preferences for a state that is racially and economically diverse, politically competitive and feasible for candidates and the party, both from a cost and technical competence perspective. Given Democratic losses in 2024 with Latino voters and working class voters, state party Chair Daniele Monroe-Moreno wrote that the DNC should elevate a state that possesses those kinds of voters in droves.

Inflation, concern about border security and unfocused Democratic messaging all contributed to Trump’s increasing success with Nevada Latinos.

A rebrand isn’t moving forward, but the casino is experimenting with new technology on the gaming floor. Also, Tilman Fertitta increases his ownership in Wynn.

The freshman senator attributes her success to localizing the Senate race, emphasizing her Nevada roots and commitment to bipartisanship and painting Brown as too extreme for the state. This allowed her to win even in a national environment that favored Republicans and keep enough registered nonpartisan and soft Republican Trump voters from picking Brown as well.

Gaming company executives and the Culinary union find an unprecedented common bond in supporting the idea brought up during the presidential campaign.

A dozen Nevada political strategists, experts and elected officials agreed that the fundamentals of the race — inflation, Trump’s appeal with working-class voters and Biden’s unpopularity — favored Republicans. 

The union says 700 workers will walk the picket line after negotiations have failed. Virgin is the only Las Vegas property without a renewed five-year contract.

A broad and well-organized canvassing effort has been the critical instrument in Democrats’ electoral toolbox over several cycles. That superior ground game is why Democrats — despite tied polls and strong Republican turnout in early voting — still believe in Nevada. 

The Nevada Independent explore's Harris’ and Rogich’s views on key legislative issues in a race that could be key to Democrats gaining a supermajority in the Senate.

Much of the attention is directed at the efforts of the political behemoth Culinary Workers Union Local 226. And for good reason. Its system of energetic and bilingual neighborhood sweeps is campaign tested.

Some senators’ currency is media attention; others are known for their erudite mastery of a policy niche; some operate on ruthless instinct. Rosen’s approach is all about friendliness — but, as Harris alluded to, kindness can be killer.

Horsford’s plan, unlike Republican-led proposals to solely exempt tips from federal taxation, includes eliminating the federal tipped subminimum wage, aiming to improve tipped workers’ pay by raising their baseline earnings and easing their tax burden.

In the last 12 months, Nevada's gaming monthly revenue has averaged $1.3 billion. But will the bubble break or show signs of a slow leak?

Station Casinos wasn't the target when a Culinary Union representative addressed gaming regulators during public comments. It was a Eastern European gaming company.

A tentative contract agreement was announced Tuesday between operators of The Venetian and Palazzo and Culinary Workers Union Local 226, ending a decades-long standoff.

Harris is hoping to drive a wedge with Republicans by focusing on issues such as access to abortion and repairs to the U.S. immigration system.

It might be time for Oakland Athletics to call a financial closer. The team is seeking financing to close its part of the deal surrounding a $1.5 billion baseball stadium in Las Vegas.

During the 11 months in which her 2020 presidential campaign was active — Harris ultimately dropped out before the Nevada caucus — she visited the state 10 times and hosted 27 events with a wide variety of demographic and interest groups, making her one of the most frequent visitors on the Silver State trail. 

Las dos senadoras Demócratas de Nevada rara vez están de acuerdo con el Senador Ted Cruz (R-TX) — y mucho menos con el Expresidente Republicano Donald Trump.