Washoe County Archives - Page 7 of 29

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...

Trump Campaign Launches Spanish-Language Ad As Biden’s Support Caves With Hispanic Americans

July 9, 2024 3:00 pmJuly 10, 2024 1:19 pm

Today, the Trump campaign released a new Spanish-language ad to build on President Trump’s increasing support from the Hispanic American community. The ad follows the launch of the Trump campaign’s “Latino Americans for Trump” coalition last month. The ad will air on Univision during the Copa Semi-Finals and Finals, both...

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...

National Democrats Endorse Seven Nevada Legislative Candidates

July 2, 2024 3:30 pmJuly 9, 2024 11:32 am

Today, the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) announced they are backing seven legislative candidates in Nevada as part of its multi-million dollar “Summer of States” initiative. The intiative is funded and designed to “build and cement Democratic power” in state legislatures to “stop Donald Trump and his MAGA allies.” 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...

NV Insurance Commish Schedules Town Hall To Address ‘Insurance Crisis’ In Tahoe Basin

June 27, 2024 5:15 pmJune 27, 2024 5:19 pm

Tomorrow morning, the Nevada Division of Insurance has scheduled a Town Hall meeting in Incline Village, Nevada to discuss the impacts of wildfires in the Western United States on homeowners and condominium insurance. The Town Hall meeting will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, June 28 at the Donald...

Former Democratic Assemblyman Arrested For DUI Following Police Pursuit

June 27, 2024 1:45 pm

Former Democratic Nevada Assemblyman Steven Brooks has been arrested for DUI after a car chase involving him and the Las Vegas Metropolitan police earlier this morning. 8 News Now reports: According to police sources, Brooks was taken into custody following a police pursuit that started near Sahara Avenue and Paradise...