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Does Teresa Benitez-Thompson stand a chance in deep red Northern Nevada?
9+ hour, 54+ min ago (1705+ words) History suggests that small-business owner David Flippo (R) should cruise to Congress in November. A Democrat has never represented Nevada's 2nd Congressional District, where registered Republicans outnumber Democrats by nearly 71,000 and nonpartisans by 22,000. And the Republican nominee certainly seems confident, as Flippo's…...
Why a Nevada congressional candidate is pro-Yucca Mountain
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (1157+ words) Indy Elections takes you behind the headlines of Nevada politics, delivering scoops and smart analysis on the races that could reshape our lives. You can change your newsletter settings here. In today's edition: Congressional candidate Cody Whipple (R-NV) explains why…...
Candidates in fast-growing North Las Vegas share views on growth, affordability and more
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (810+ words) After a brush with bankruptcy in 2013, North Las Vegas has morphed into a fast-growing city that is attracting industrial development, new educational opportunities as well as housing construction. North Las Vegas is a Southern Nevada success story — so who are…...
Unproven claims of widespread voter fraud return in Nevada secretary of state's race
2+ week, 2+ day ago (1005+ words) The race for Nevada's top elections official is between the system's biggest defender and one of its most outspoken critics. For the second straight cycle, former state Assm. Jim Marchant (R-Las Vegas) is squaring off against Cisco Aguilar (D), who beat…...
Here is where Nevada's secretary of state candidates stand on the issues
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (794+ words) There's a rematch in the race for Nevada's top elections official — and just like four years ago, it's a battle between one of the strongest defenders of the state's election system against one of its loudest critics. Secretary of State…...
Here's where Nevada's 2026 treasurer candidates stand on the issues
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (529+ words) Policy analyst Drew Johnson (R) and Tya Mathis-Coleman (D), a longtime staffer in incumbent Zach Conine's office, are set to square off for the treasurer's seat this November. Below, we outline the candidates' stances on top issues affecting voters. Click the subheadings…...
Amodei still refuses to back Flippo as rift between the two Republicans grows
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (1084+ words) Retiring Rep. Mark Amodei (R-NV) has no plans to endorse the Republican nominee in the race to replace him — and in fact, the rift between the two has continued to fester. Two months after small business owner David Flippo (R)…...
Three GOP polls show Lombardo with sizable lead in Nevada governor's race
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (389+ words) A trio of GOP-commissioned polls conducted this summer show Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo (R) with sizable leads over Attorney General Aaron Ford (D) in the race for governor. The surveys buck a trend in already-released surveys — including one commissioned by Democrats — that…...
Tracking 2026 Nevada ballot measures: What's up for a vote and what fell short
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1513+ words) Advocates had a lot of ideas about what questions should go before voters this year, although only a few have successfully qualified for the ballot. Here at The Nevada Independent, we've built a ballot measure tracker so readers can understand…...
Everything we know on why Democrats picked South Carolina over Nevada
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1274+ words) Indy Elections takes you behind the headlines of Nevada politics, delivering scoops and smart analysis on the races that could reshape our lives. You can change your newsletter settings here. In today's edition: A reporter's perspective on the Democratic insiders…...