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GOP Plaintiffs Appeal Non-Postmarked Ballot Case To NV Supreme Court

August 9, 2024 2:16 pmAugust 17, 2024 12:34 pm

Last Friday, Carson City District Judge James Russell denied a motion to prohibit the counting of mail ballots which lack a postmark and are received by county clerks after “Election Day.” The ruling stems from a lawsuit filed by the Republican National Committee, Nevada GOP, and the Trump campaign last...

OPINION: Voters Deserve Better Verification of A Candidate’s Credentials And Background

August 8, 2024 3:50 pmAugust 8, 2024 1:52 pm

Running for governor doesn’t require a background check, but working for the governor does. In the past couple of years, I’ve spoken with hundreds of voters in Nevada and more than 90 percent of them believe that background checks are conducted on political candidates. This is not true. Not only...

Exclusive: AFP Action Launches Ad Blitz Against ‘Career Politician’ Sen Jacky Rosen

August 8, 2024 1:15 pmAugust 8, 2024 1:19 pm

Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) is launching a multi-million dollar ad campaign across battleground states, including Nevada, where Democratic U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen is facing a toss-up race against GOP challenger Sam Brown. The conservative PAC is spending $5.75 million on an ad blitz across swing states and has...

NV Judge Rules Mail Ballots Without A Postmark Can Be Counted After ‘Election Day’

August 7, 2024 3:31 pmAugust 15, 2024 9:38 am

Last Friday, Carson City District Judge James Russell denied a motion to prohibit the counting of mail ballots which lack a postmark and are received by county clerks after “Election Day.” The ruling stems from a lawsuit filed by the Republican National Committee, Nevada GOP, and the Trump campaign last...

Washoe County District One Commissioner Candidate Forum Announced

August 6, 2024 10:25 amAugust 6, 2024 4:21 pm

The Incline Village and Crystal Bay Community and Business Association (IVCBA) has announced they will host a moderated town hall forum with the Washoe County Commission District 1 candidates on Thursday, August 15 from 6-8 PM at the Duffield Theatre at Incline High School. The event is open to the public....

Elko County Considers Hand Count For General Election Ballots

August 5, 2024 2:39 pmAugust 6, 2024 10:54 am

According to the Elko County Board of Commissioners meeting agenda, officials will consider hand counting ballots for November’s general election. The agenda item includes a guide to the hand count and processes for the fifth largest county in Nevada and in accordance with state law. The agenda item for the...

Allegations of Racism in Virginia City Prompts Investigation

August 5, 2024 10:09 amAugust 6, 2024 10:39 am

A Tik-Tok video that has amassed over one million views has led to an active investigation by the Storey County Sheriff’s office, and prompted Attorney General Aaron Ford and Governor Joe Lombardo to issue statements condemning alleged racist comments made to a Black man during the Hot August Nights classic...