Wendy Leonard Archives - Nevada Globe

‘Dark Money’ Plays In Washoe County Commissioners Race

October 26, 2022 9:57 amOctober 27, 2022 11:36 am

Last spring, The Globe covered the surprisingly nasty Republican primary that unfolded in Washoe County’s District 2. Two-term incumbent Bob Lucey lost his re-election as County Commissioner to County Assessor Mike Clark. Clark now faces Democratic challenger Keith Lockard who is endorsed by Open Democracy PAC, a PAC whose mission...

Dem Super PAC Runs Ads Supporting Two Republicans In Washoe Commission Race

June 10, 2022 10:45 amJune 11, 2022 12:58 pm

Numerous reports have emerged of Democratic PACs interfering in the Nevada primaries to defeat certain Republican challengers. But in a strange and suspicious twist, a Democratic Super PAC, Open Democracy, linked to and funded by Democrats, has spent thousands of dollars in digital ads to boost two Republicans running for...