Manny Kess Archives - Nevada Globe

NV Primary: Laxalt Dominates, Lombardo Carries Clark County

June 15, 2022 12:05 pmJune 15, 2022 5:54 pm

Trump-endorsed candidates pulled off sound victories last night in Nevada. Adam Laxalt and Joe Lombardo coasted through their respective primaries to advance to the general. In the gubernatorial race, Reno lawyer Joey Gilbert won 14 out of 17 counties, including Washoe. But Sheriff Lombardo dominated populous Clark County for the...

Political Parody Enters NV Treasurer Race

June 6, 2022 2:01 pmJune 11, 2022 1:00 pm

Evoking parody in a political ad, Manny Kess, candidate for Nevada Treasurer, poses in a blonde wig to poke fun at opponent Michelle Fiore. The ad opens with a wigged Kess stating: I’m Michelle Fiore and I am running for city council… I mean governor….argh…I mean treasurer. I am sorry....

The Globe Interview With Manny Kess, Candidate for NV Treasurer

June 1, 2022 6:26 amJune 8, 2022 1:16 pm

It is not typical for a candidate to publish his personal cell phone on their campaign website, but Manny Kess, candidate for Nevada treasurer, is not your typical candidate. Having watched Kess for the past 17 months on the campaign trail, The Globe dialed the number on his website and...

Michelle Fiore Drops Bid For Governor, Files For Nevada State Treasurer

March 17, 2022 4:32 pmMarch 18, 2022 8:00 am

In a surprising twist, Councilwoman Michelle Fiore has dropped her bid for Governor and filed as a candidate for Nevada State Treasurer. Today, in an email and announcement video, she claims to have made this decision after consulting with President Donald Trump’s team. She decided to focus on Nevada’s economy,...