Election 2024
U.S. House panel debates voting by noncitizens, which is already illegal
WASHINGTON — Republicans on the U.S. House Administration Committee argued at a Thursday hearing that there is a need for legislative action to bar noncitizens from voting in federal elections — even though voting by noncitizens in federal elections is extremely rare and already illegal. “American elections are for American citizens and we intend to keep […]
Complaint alleges Wolfson violating ethics law by appearing in daughter’s campaign ad
A complaint filed with the Nevada Ethics Commission against Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson alleges Wolfson violated state law by appearing in a campaign ad for his daughter, Rebecca, a candidate in the race for Las Vegas Municipal Judge. The district attorney, in the ad that is running on television and on social media, […]
Regent challenges Democratic incumbent in State Senate District 4
Democratic state Sen. Dina Neal is facing a challenge from a higher education regent in a primary race where the outcome will determine who represents the district for the next four years. SD4 is a heavily Democratic district encompassing part of North Las Vegas. No Republicans filed for the seat, which means the winner of […]
CNN sets first Biden-Trump presidential debate for June 27 in Atlanta
WASHINGTON — CNN announced on Wednesday morning that it will host a debate between President Joe Biden and presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump at the network’s Atlanta studios on June 27. CNN said there would be no audience present for the debate and moderators will be announced later. A second debate will be hosted […]
Berkley, Seaman leading field of 14 vying in Las Vegas mayor’s race
Former Congresswoman Shelley Berkley and Las Vegas City Councilwoman Victoria Seaman are the frontrunners in a crowded race for Las Vegas mayor, according to a poll released last month that shows Berkley with 16%, slightly ahead of Seaman with 12%, and Councilman Cedric Crear with 7%. The Current spoke with Berkley, a Democrat, and Seaman, […]
3 out of 5 NV congressional Democrats want to let the mining industry party like it’s 1872
Three-fifths of the Democrats in Nevada’s congressional delegation agree with the state’s only Republican in Congress, Rep. Mark Amodei: If there’s one thing the federal government should do, that thing is whatever mining wants. Amodei got a bill passed on the floor of your United States House of Representatives this week. First, congratulations, Congressman. A […]
The race could decide if Dems win a veto-proof Legislature, but they don’t want to talk about that
A Democratic veto-proof majority in the Nevada Legislature could come down to the race for Senate District 15, a previously Republican-held seat that was redrawn to give Democrats an advantage. The Nevada Senate Republican Caucus, which identified the Northern Nevada district as one of four seats it needs to win, said in a fundraising email […]
2024 Primary Election Voter Guide
As in previous election cycles, the Nevada Current has deliberately focused mostly on down-ballot and especially non-partisan races. Those contests for judges, school board and the like often get little attention and can be the most puzzling to voters. Stories will be updated, and new stories added, as the primary election nears. Share with your […]
Former CCSD trustee among candidates seeking to join State Board of Education
Eleven people sit on the Nevada State Board of Education. Four are elected by voters — one from each congressional district. The other seven are appointed by the governor or various public bodies. Terms for all four elected board members are up this year, but only three elections will be held, and only two will […]
If you can’t beat ’em, nullify their votes: Trump’s latest suit against Nevada and its voters
Donald Trump along with the Republican National Committee and the Nevada Republican Party, both wholly owned Trump subsidiaries, sued Nevada Friday saying any mail ballots that are not received by or on Election Day must not be counted. Nevada law requires mail ballots to be counted as long as they are postmarked no later than […]
Trump and Republicans file suit to nullify Nevada ballots mailed on Election Day
The Trump campaign and its Republican allies on Friday filed a lawsuit challenging Nevada’s ballot receipt deadline. Nevada law allows for mail ballots postmarked on Election Day to be accepted and counted if they are received by county election officials within four days. This year, Election Day is Nov. 5, meaning ballots postmarked on or […]
Calling Jeff Gunter a swamp creature would be an insult to swamp creatures
Jeff Gunter’s self-financed Senate campaign has thus far earned him little chance of winning the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen in the general election. But it has secured him a spot among the ranks of the most offensive office-seekers in Nevada political history. Last month Gunter ran an attack ad on the […]