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In a 3-2 Vote, Washoe County Commission Rejects Certification of Primary Election Recounts

July 10, 2024 2:45 pmJuly 10, 2024 3:04 pm

This post has been updated with breaking news. In a politically divided 3-2 vote, the Republican members of the Washoe County Board of Commissioners voted to not certify the two primary recounts conducted by the Washoe County Registrar’s office. The two races were challenged by Washoe County Commissioner District 4...

Beadles Demands New Primary Election After ROV Recount And AI Analysis

July 8, 2024 6:01 pmJuly 8, 2024 6:04 pm

The June primary election was challenged by three candidates in Washoe County after businessman and outspoken election critic Robert Beadles paid for a recount of their respective races. According to a report by Channel 4 news, Beadles wrote three ~$50,000 checks to the county for the costs associated with the...

Three Candidates Demand Recount In June Primary, File Temporary Restraining Orders

June 28, 2024 11:47 amJuly 1, 2024 10:54 am

The June primary election is being challenged by three candidates in Washoe County who have paid for a recount of their respective races and have now filed temporary restraining orders against numerous individuals and state entities, including the City of Reno. Washoe County, and the Washoe County Registrars office. Progressive...

Former Sparks Fire Chief Mark Lawson Announces Bid for County Commission

February 15, 2024 1:08 pmFebruary 23, 2024 1:18 pm

The Globe has learned that Mark Lawson, the embattled former fire chief for the City of Sparks, announced his bid for the Washoe County Commission during a CTL (Conservative Talk Lunch) luncheon yesterday. An attendee at the luncheon tipped off The Globe last night and his public announcement is expected...

Former Sparks Fire Chief Threatens Lawsuit, Demands Reinstatement

December 22, 2022 1:24 pmDecember 23, 2022 10:29 am

A criminal complaint filed earlier this month by the Nevada Attorney General’s office accused former Sparks fire chief Mark Lawson of multiple felony drug charges involving steroids. In a report published by News 4, former Sparks Fire Chief, Mark Lawson resigned less than a week after being named fire chief...