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Early voting kicks off for Nevada's June primary
By Eric NeugeborenThere are about 130 early voting sites scattered across every county, with some open each of the next 14 days and others open only on weekends.

Debate between Democrats running for AG in Nevada devolves into mudslinging
By Kate Reynolds, Howard StutzSenate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro and Treasurer Zach Conine spent an hour criticizing each other's integrity, records in office and large campaign donors while briefly engaging on policy.

Brune vies against a police officer — again. As the city faces economic uncertainty, candidates discuss ways to diversify revenue and tackle housing issues.

Kamala in Las Vegas attacks Trump for 'war that nobody wants'
By Tabitha Mueller, Mini Racker, Kate Reynolds, Eric Neugeboren, Isabella AldreteIn today's edition: Kamala comes to Vegas, mail ballots are being sent out, the most competitive primaries are heating up and Nevada keeps waiting for a U.S. attorney.

A federal wire charge conviction was wiped away by Trump's pen. Could a clear primary win against three opponents help end her troubles with judicial overseers?

A Reno mayor candidate kept old donations for her campaign. It opened a can of legal worms.
By Eric NeugeborenKate Marshall's campaign is confident that a campaign finance complaint filed by the Nevada Republican Party will be tossed out.

North Las Vegas is on the rebound. But who will lead it next?
By Oona MillikenAfter decades of economic rebuilding, elected officials say North Las Vegas is coming into its own as a city. Read more about the candidates who want to lead the ascent.

Both candidates have taken drastically different approaches to the role. Drew Johnson pointed to his background as a policymaker — he founded a conservative think tank in Tennessee and worked as a policy analyst for the National Taxpayers Union — while Jeff Carter touted his time as a trader at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.

Should Nevada elections be overhauled? Here's what GOP secretary of state hopefuls say.
By Eric NeugeborenThe race features a well-funded political newcomer who has questioned the trust, but not the security, of elections, squaring off against a trio of repeat candidates who have all made unproven claims of mass voter fraud.

Why is Nevada Gold Mines one of Lombardo's top donors in governor's race?
By Eric Neugeboren, Tabitha MuellerNevada Gold Mines donated $500,000 to a PAC affiliated with Gov. Joe Lombardo (R) in March.

Progressive Nevada lawmaker draws challenger, as unions accuse him of siding with 'Big Tech'
By Kate ReynoldsAssm. Howard Watts (D-Las Vegas) says he's an effective, fair negotiator, even as unions complain about his votes. Dávila says he should be more involved in the district.

Anti-film tax credit vote spurs state Senate primary between 2 Latino community fixtures
By Isabella AldreteThe race between Sen. Edgar Flores (D-Las Vegas) and North Las Vegas City Councilman Isaac Barron is expected to be one of the most competitive primary races this cycle. Both candidates are community fixtures and are heavily campaigning. The district — which covers parts of Las Vegas and North Las Vegas — skews Democratic, meaning that whoever wins the primary in June is likely to win the general election this fall.

'Unprecedented:' 2 Las Vegas attorneys will become judges after no one filed against them
By Howard StutzColleen Brown and Emily McFarling credit jump-starting their candidacies early. Longtime court observers said it was a first-time event.

State election officials say people should use ballot drop boxes if they plan to use their mail ballot to vote. However, they added that if people want to put their ballot in the mail, they should send it early to ensure it gets counted.

Nevada candidates got millions in campaign donations in 2026. Who is backing them?
By Eric Neugeboren, Mini Racker, Oona MillikenThe Indy broke down the numbers in notable races, including two incumbent state lawmakers down to union-backed challengers and close contests in Washoe County.

Which Nevada candidates have raised the most money so far in 2026?
By Eric Neugeboren, Tabitha Mueller, Mini RackerGov. Joe Lombardo has a commanding fundraising advantage, while battles are emerging in contests for other statewide seats.

The haul places the cash on hand for Lombardo's campaign and PAC at about $14 million.

National politicians have been jetting to Nevada for meetings with the influential Culinary Union, mega-rallies and tech conventions.

The poll found some bipartisan support among Nevadans, while other topics, such as trust in mail ballots, drew significant partisanship.

IndyTalks: Lombardo pushes against nationalizing elections, calls it 'state issue'
By The Nevada Independent StaffRead our recap of the governor's 90-minute talk with Nevada Independent CEO Jon Ralston, which covered everything from vaccines and election security to the Colorado River and transgender athletes.