From big corporate donations to sizable self-loans, we break down the money fueling the key races in Clark County

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

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is seeking to lease 25 new parking spaces in Las Vegas according to a federal notice, potentially hinting at further plans to expand the agency's footprint in the city.

Minja Yan victory was unexpected for some on election night. Despite a lack of institutional support, some say she has has what it takes to win in November.

The Clark County Commission will be discussing potential new regulations and approval criteria for data center construction in the area.

Left-leaning candidates face an uphill battle in Nevada, especially against incumbents, who have fundraising advantages and pre-tested coalitions. But in 2026's open races, progressives saw more success.

Curious about the results of the Clark County local elections? Read The Nevada Independent's breakdown of the results so far.

Did Trump pick winners? Did film tax foes survive? The Indy's reporters break down the most important results you need to know from Tuesday.

The Southern Nevada Health District denied a trauma center upgrade for Sunrise hospital. Was it over fears that it would hurt another hospital?

A Democrat has never won the Northern Nevada seat where Rep. Mark Amodei (R-NV) is retiring. The primary will decide the party's champion.

Nevada's unions are some of the strongest in the country. 2026 is a case study in what happens when they use their political power to unseat lawmakers who voted against their priorities.

The Indy broke down the numbers in notable races, including two incumbent state lawmakers down to union-backed challengers and close contests in Washoe County.

The bill passed with bipartisan support last year and created a $133 million fund to assist with purchases of land plots, residents' down payments and companies' permitting fees.

North Las Vegas is the latest battleground in efforts to confirm how long Nevada elected officials are allowed to serve.

The filing period ushered a few eyebrow-raising candidates into Nevada's competitive races.

The hearing largely centerd on whether the state's judicial commission had authority to impose the suspension. It also covered whether the high court can intervene in the case, even though the commission's suspension is pending further investigation.

Prominent politicians already support several contenders, setting up a hotly contested primary.

Democrats have never won the seat, but they say 2026 presents their best opportunity.

In her first year on the Clark County Commission, the Republican seems to have put aside strong partisan language that defined previous runs for office.

What agreements do cities and counties have with ICE? And what have their elected leaders said about the agency?