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?

Nevada campaign finance reports released last week provide the most extensive look to date on the strength of candidates for statewide, legislative and local government races up in 2026. 

A federal judge also granted a temporary injunction on fines and penalties for homeowners offering short-term rentals, violating Clark County's regulations.

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

Four years and 208 licenses later, Clark County is facing criticism for the implementation of their short-term rental regulations.

The analysis revealed that although the Democratic candidate's share of the vote decreased throughout the Las Vegas Valley, so did the GOP share (albeit by smaller margins), particularly in suburban areas.