Special Election
Las Vegas City Council Ward 2
March 20
Early voting - March 15-16
Candidates filing - 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Feb. 21-22
City clerk's office, City Hall, 495 S. Main St.
Ward 2 residents not registered to vote - register by March 3 at city clerk's office
Clark County Republican party leaders resign
Clark County Republican Party Chairman Dave Gibbs announced his resignation Wednesday night and said he would join "Team Nevada," a national GOP group supporting Mitt Romney's presidential campaign as well as... 11 comments
Hawaii's senators are pushing back against criticism of a judicial conference scheduled this summer at a resort hotel on Maui. "I resent the implication that no serious discussion can take place in Hawaii. We are much more than sunsets and beautiful beaches," Sen.... New Obama TV ad in Nevada focuses on veterans
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Absent Tarkanian takes heat at GOP debate in Pahrump
A congressional debate in Pahrump ended on an ugly note Wednesday night with Danny Tarkanian's wife calling his opponents "classless" for criticizing him for skipping the event to be in Washington, D.C. Kiran Hill asked... 5 comments
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VIDEO: Barack Obama - 'Sacred Trust'
Barack Obama - 'Sacred Trust' Add a comment!
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Candidates, mostly challengers, back legislative transparency
Good news for Nevadans: About 90 percent of the 60 candidates who responded to a survey say they support or even plan to introduce bills in 2013 to make the Legislature always operate in the open. The bad news: Only 12... Add a comment!
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Republicans push conservative agenda in debate
Five Republicans running for Nevada's new Congressional District 4 seat agreed more than they disagreed Tuesday in a 90-minute debate, with businessman Dan Schwartz emerging as the most moderate in a lineup of staunch... 3 comments
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Party endorsements boost candidates' war chests
Party support clearly helped primary candidates for state legislative offices pick up thousands of dollars in contributions, according to reports filed Tuesday. With Democrats holding an 11-10 edge in the state Senate,... 1 comment
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Voters have last chance to register for primary elections
Today is the last day for Nevadans to register to vote in the June 12 primary election, but Clark County Registrar of Voters Larry Lomax said he expects no lines or waiting. In fact, Lomax said there's so little... 3 comments
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Assembly GOP leader calls for campaign transparency
The Assembly's new Republican leader called Monday for campaign contribution limits, fall primary elections and a cooling-off period before former legislators can return as legislative lobbyists. 3 comments
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Nevada among 22 states backing Montana in campaign finance fight
HELENA, Mont. - Twenty-two states and the District of Columbia are backing Montana in its fight to prevent the U.S. Supreme Court's 2010 Citizens United decision from being used to strike down state laws restricting... Add a comment!
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Same-sex marriage separates candidates
CARSON CITY - President Barack Obama's support for gay marriage was bound to become a campaign issue for Nevada legislative races in November's general election. That's where Republicans, who generally don't like the... 4 comments
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Candidate finances reported
Who's the richest? Who's most in debt? Whose husband was out of work? Who's bringing home a hefty six-figure salary? Who reported no income during the past year? A look at financial disclosure statements filed with the... 1 comment
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Tarkanian's past property tax troubles dog race for Congress
In the 1990s, Danny Tarkanian's name began appearing as a registered agent or partner for Nevada real estate investment companies filing paperwork with the secretary of state's office. In some cases, Tarkanian was a... 4 comments
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Heller says he's open to DREAM Act alternative
U.S. Sen. Dean Heller said Wednesday he is considering support for an immigration plan that would offer some form of relief to young people brought into the country illegally as children. 10 comments
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Paul: 'We will no longer spend resources' on campaign
WASHINGTON - Ron Paul, the congressman from Texas and a favorite of tea partyers, effectively ended his presidential campaign Monday but urged his fervent supporters to continue working at the state party level to cause... 15 comments
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Political Eye: Ex-lawmaker goes from Senate to sexy
Former state Sen. Elizabeth Halseth, who resigned last February in the wake of messy divorce, apparently has found a key to a new career: Win the Maxim magazine contest for the sexiest woman on the planet. 23 comments
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Five primary election races to watch
Early voting begins in just 13 days, and Election Day is 30 days away. Please, ladies and gentlemen, hold your applause. Yes, it's only the primary election. Yes, it's still spring. After generations of September... 7 comments
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State Senate candidate dies of heart attack
Voters can still choose David Lee Wallace Jr. for Nevada Senate, even though the Democratic candidate died of a heart attack less than a month before the June primary election. Wallace died at a Las Vegas hospital... 7 comments
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President set to visit Reno today
Reno homeowner Val Keller will thank President Barack Obama for saving her money today when he visits her home to tout his new mortgage refinancing proposal that could help as many as 3.5 million homeowners secure... 54 comments
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Paul wins most delegates at Nevada GOP convention
After four years of grass-roots organizing in Nevada, GOP presidential candidate Ron Paul swept almost all of the state's delegates to the national convention Sunday as his supporters swamped Mitt Romney backers at the... 70 comments
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Political Eye: Berkley benefits from late lawmaker's friendship
California Rep. Tom Lantos died in 2008, but his family just now is in the process of closing down the hefty campaign fund that financed his 14 terms representing a San Francisco Bay Area district in Congress. 10 comments
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John L. Smith blog: GOP convention has the stuff of reality TV
R-J columnist John L. Smith says the weekend's GOP convention had potential as a big-time reality TV show.
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Paul takes 22 Nevada GOP delegates; Romney gets three
SPARKS -- GOP presidential candidate Ron Paul on Sunday nearly swept all of Nevada’s delegates to the national convention as his supporters swamped Mitt Romney backers at the state Republican convention. Paul won... 73 comments
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Paul supporters ignore RNC warning
Ron Paul's presidential campaign said Thursday it would try to elect as many delegates as possible at Saturday's Nevada Republican Party Convention, dismissing a national GOP threat not to seat the state's delegation at... 127 comments
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Michelle Obama extols president's achievements during Las Vegas campaign stop
As first lady Michelle Obama held her first 2012 campaign rally in Las Vegas on Tuesday, President Barack Obama slipped into Afghanistan to lay out his plan to end the long and unpopular war - and to remind TV viewers... 200 comments
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Berkley reaches out to Hispanic voters
Backed by prominent Hispanic leaders, U.S. Rep. Shelley Berkley on Monday launched "Latinos for Shelley" to drive Hispanic voter turnout and boost her odds of defeating U.S. Sen. Dean Heller. The Democrat will need... 99 comments
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Political Eye: Nevadans get ready for onslaught of campaign ads
The spigot opened last week and more than $1 million in political ads from four big-moneyed groups began spilling onto the Nevada TV airwaves. And there'll be millions of dollars more through the November... 9 comments
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Michelle Obama to visit Las Vegas for political fundraiser
Michelle Obama will visit Las Vegas on Tuesday to raise money and rally supporters for President Barack Obama as the first couple kick off the formal general election campaign next week. Her Tuesday morning stop in... 86 comments
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Political Eye: Tea party faithful deny movement has lost steam
Where have all the tea party followers gone? Separate ways, for some, in the Silver State. Still, hundreds of Southern Nevada members of the 3-year-old anti-tax movement are alive and well and working largely behind the... 9 comments
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New chairman McDonald promises GOP unity
The Nevada Republican Party on Sunday elected former Las Vegas City Councilman Michael McDonald as its new chairman. He vowed to unite the fractious GOP and take the party in a "new direction" during the key 2012... 84 comments
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State GOP prepare to elect new leader at Las Vegas meeting
The Nevada Republican Party Central Committee plans to meet Sunday in Las Vegas to elect a new chairman, the third state GOP leader in two years during a key election year. 1 comment
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Nevada congressional contenders build up hefty war chests
Democratic U.S. Rep. Shelley Berkley raised more money than Republican U.S. Sen. Dean Heller for their Senate campaigns in the first three months of 2012, although the two contenders each have more than $4 million in... 16 comments
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Some candidates persistent in quest, despite many losses
CARSON CITY -- Las Vegas resident Lou Toomin got angry in 1990 when then-Clark County Commissioner Karen Hayes didn't return his call complaining about the condition of his street. So he ran against her. And... 1 comment
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Political Eye: Republicans pushing for Latino votes
When Reince Priebus visited Las Vegas last month, he took time to do an interview with Univision, the Spanish-language television network with the most Hispanic viewers in the United States. 33 comments
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Ron Paul supporters still like their chances
Four years ago, James Smack grabbed the microphone at the Nevada Republican Party Convention to lead a revolt by Ron Paul supporters. 13 comments
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Berkley strikes bipartisan tone during speech
In a pro-business speech to the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Rep. Shelley Berkley on Wednesday promoted tax breaks for small companies, renewable energy growth and an expansion of international tourism to boost... 53 comments
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Political Eye: Every voter counts, but 'inactives' change balance
Politics is math. Sure, there's a compelling message and pre-election momentum that help propel candidates toward victory, but first there's math: Top contenders must have enough voters from their political party base... 7 comments
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Pending ballot issue on Laughlin incorporation proves confusing, costly
Clark County officials are hustling to put together election information in the next three weeks about the potential incorporation of Laughlin. The state Legislative Commission voted to include the issue on the June 12... 5 comments
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Emergency regulation issued for upcoming judicial election
The Nevada secretary of state's office has issued an emergency regulation for nominating candidates for election to an upcoming vacancy on the Clark County District Court bench. Add a comment!
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Obama opens ninth Nevada office, Democratic voter registration climbs
President Barack Obama's re-election campaign on Tuesday opened its ninth office in Nevada and touted Henderson Mayor Andy Hafen's endorsement as state Democrats celebrated an election year voter registration drive that... 83 comments
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Republicans document Horsford financial woes
Nevada Senate Majority Leader Steven Horsford has a history of defaulting on car and home loans, not paying bills, and being repeatedly sued to force him to pay, according to legal documents that show the congressional... 114 comments
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Two more take names off ballot
Two more people withdrew their candidacies for federal, state and local public offices Tuesday, bringing to 14 the number who backed out by the 5 p.m. deadline at the Clark County Election Department and the secretary... 5 comments
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At 81, ex-Assemblyman seeks state Senate seat
He might be 81, but former Assemblyman Harry Mortenson says he's the right age and has the right stuff to be elected state senator for District 11 in Clark County. Mortenson, a Democrat, was prevented by term limits in... 16 comments
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Sides handicap November legislative races in Nevada
Now that candidates have filed for office, it's time to handicap the November legislative races. If you pick winners the safest way -- based on the latest party registration figures and historic voting trends --... 5 comments
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Republican Kirschner withdraws from Assembly Distict 4 race
CARSON CITY -- Republican Jerimy Kirschner withdrew Monday as a candidate from the Assembly District 4 race in Clark County, leaving Michele Fiore as the only GOP candidate in the race. Candidates have until 5 p.m.... 1 comment
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State senator Lee faces primary challenge
State Sen. John Lee faces an unexpected primary challenge from a minister who does not believe he is Democratic enough for District 1. 13 comments
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Voters to see arena tax question in November
CARSON CITY -- A question prepared by the state Legislature that will allow voters to oppose a plan to build a $500 million sports arena near the Strip will be on the November election ballot. District Judge James... 9 comments
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PHOTOS: The President's Visit
The wheels of Air Force One touched down at 11:25 a.m. Wednesday at McCarran International Airport as President Barack Obama began his trip to visit a solar energy facility in Boulder City. Add a comment!
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Beers wins Ward 2 race for City Council
After 12 years of Mayor Oscar Goodman's martinis, people at Las Vegas City Hall will need to adjust to some Beers. Conservative former lawmaker Bob Beers won a nine-person race to take over the Ward 2 City Council seat... 31 comments
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Low turnout expected in Ward 2 City Council race
Voters in southwest Las Vegas have one more chance to have a say on who fills the Ward 2 City Council seat vacated by Steve Wolfson, who resigned to become Clark County's district attorney. Whether very many will take... 3 comments
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Election to decide four regents' seats
Four of the 13 Board of Regents seats are open this election, and all but one incumbent is running for re-election. 2 comments
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Three members of School Board face challengers
The local School Board could undergo a face change this November. Four of the seven positions are up for grabs as a battle continues between Clark County School District officials and the teachers union over educators'... 37 comments
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Clark County Commission races set
Thirteen candidates filed to fill four seats on Clark County Commission seats. The last day to file with the county election department was Friday. 5 comments
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Early voter turnout low in Ward 2 special election
Voters flocked to the polls by the thousands, er, hundreds, for early voting in the special election to replace former Las Vegas Ward 2 Councilman Steve Wolfson, who resigned to become Clark County district attorney. 6 comments
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Nine incumbents unopposed for Assembly posts
CARSON CITY -- Challenging incumbent legislators, particularly in districts where their party has decided registration advantage, clearly was not popular this year in Nevada. In all, nine Assembly members -- five... 4 comments
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Heller, Berkley face challengers as filing for primary ends
One dozen candidates filed to run for the U.S. Senate to compete in Nevada's marquee 2012 election contest in which Republican U.S. Sen. Dean Heller and his main Democratic challenger U.S. Rep. Shelley Berkley face... 7 comments
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Ex-School Board member seeks to oust Commissioner Collins
Former Clark County School Board member and Republican Ruth Johnson seeks to oust Clark County Commissioner Tom Collins, a Democrat, in District B. Johnson, who filed for candidacy Thursday, served three terms as a... 13 comments
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Ward 2 council candidates stoke rivalry with mailer, lawsuit
Las Vegas' environment-friendly City Hall has nothing on the recycling efforts of two council candidates seeking to work there. 6 comments
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2012 election filings
U.S. SENATE Shelley Berkley, D David VanderBeek, IAP U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES â– DISTRICT 2 Mark Amodei, R* Michael Haines, NP Xiomara Rodriguez, D â– DISTRICT 4 Robert Leeds, R STATE SENATE â– DISTRICT... Add a comment!
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Berkley challenges Heller to oppose outside groups' ads in Senate race
Democratic U.S. Rep. Shelley Berkley on Wednesday challenged Republican U.S. Sen. Dean Heller to sign a pact to prevent outside groups from running TV and radio ads in their Senate race, arguing the candidates shouldn't... 74 comments
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2012 primary election filings
U.S. SENATE Barry Ellsworth, D U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES â– DISTRICT 2 Erik Holland, D â– DISTRICT 3 James Murphy Sr., NP â– DISTRICT 4 Floyd Fitzgibbons, IAP Steven Horsford, D STATE ASSEMBLY â– DISTRICT... 1 comment
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For heaven's sake, candidates find state restricts nicknames
The one-person "Occupy" movement will not be allowed to squat on Nevada's ballot. And there will be no "WarNoMo" either. You can blame "God Almighty." That's the alias of a Senate candidate in 1992, eventually leading... 10 comments
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Candidates canvass Ward 2 in Las Vegas council race
Knocking on strangers' doors is nothing new for Las Vegas City Council candidate Bob Beers. Doing so while wearing a jacket and tie is. Beers, a former state legislator, is accustomed to campaigning in advance of... 4 comments
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Beers for City Council
The selection of Las Vegas City Councilman Steve Wolfson to fill the position of retiring District Attorney David Roger left the city's Ward 2 seat vacant. Unable to settle on an interim appointment, Mayor Carolyn... 8 comments
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Paul supporters seize control of Clark County GOP
Supporters of GOP presidential candidate Ron Paul on Saturday effectively took control of the Clark County Republican Party by winning election to 14 executive board positions, or two-thirds of the ruling body. 95 comments
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PHOTO: Fee for a friend
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2012 primary election filings
The following people filed for county, state and federal offices on Thursday for the June 12 primary: U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES â– DISTRICT 1 Dina Titus, D â– DISTRICT 3 Barry Michaels, D John Oceguera,... 2 comments
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High court rules against bar's public reprimand
CARSON CITY -- The State Bar of Nevada cannot issue a public reprimand against former Republican attorney general candidate Jacob Hafter regarding comments he made during the 2010 campaign, the state Supreme Court has... 7 comments
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2012 Primary Election Filings
The following people filed for county, state and federal offices on Wednesday for the June 12 primary election: U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ■ DISTRICT 1 Charmaine Guss, R Brian Landsberger, R Stan Vaughan,... Add a comment!
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Battle shapes up in Washoe County District 15
CARSON CITY -- One of the key battles to determine which party will control the state Senate next year was set up Tuesday with the filing of Sen. Greg Brower, R-Reno, and Democrat Sheila Leslie for the District 15 seat... 3 comments
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U.S. Senate, congressional candidates file to run
On opening day for Nevadans to file for office, more than 70 hopefuls handed in paperwork Monday to declare their candidacies, led by U.S. Sen. Dean Heller, a Republican likely to face Democratic Senate challenger U.S.... 10 comments
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Republican files as candidate for vacant state Senate District 9
CARSON CITY -- Mari Nakashima St. Martin, a former spokeswoman for the state Republican Party, announced Monday that she will be a candidate for the state Senate District 9 seat vacated last month when Elizabeth Halseth... 5 comments
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Clark County Commissioner Brown files for re-election
Clark County Commissioner Larry Brown filed for re-election early Monday morning. Brown, 54, is seeking his second term on the commission representing District C, which includes the Summerlin area. "It will take a lot... 9 comments
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Voter registration deadline for special election approaching
Residents who want to vote in the special election for Las Vegas Ward 2 City Council have until 9 p.m. Saturday to register to vote. Ward 2 residents who meet voter eligibility standards can register at the city... 2 comments
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Conflict claim heats up Las Vegas council race
The race for the Las Vegas Ward 2 City Council seat just got feistier, with Bob Beers saying developers should be banned from serving on the Planning Commission. Another candidate, Ric Truesdell, in turn, called Beers... 17 comments
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Gay marriage issue flares in Ward 2 race
At least one Las Vegas Ward 2 City Council candidate dipped her toe into the controversy over Mayor Carolyn Goodman's refusal to sign a pledge of support for same-sex couples who want to get married. 36 comments
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Heller spells out 'big' message for U.S. Senate race
Republican U.S. Sen. Dean Heller on Friday blamed "big government, big business and big unions" for America's persistent economic problems, delivering a speech to the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce that sets the stage... 65 comments
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Ward 2 council candidates hit ground running
There's a reason Bob Beers parked himself in the Las Vegas city clerk's office before it even opened for business Tuesday morning. And it wasn't because he likes getting up early. 11 comments
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Two more join race for Ward 2 council seat
Two more candidates with law-and-order experience, albeit from different sides of the system, jumped into the Las Vegas City Council Ward 2 special election race Wednesday. Bob Chinn, a retired Metropolitan Police... 13 comments
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Las Vegas health care consultant to vie for Halseth's state Senate seat
CARSON CITY -- A health care consultant who has lived in Nevada for less than two years announced Wednesday that he will be a Republican candidate to fill the state Senate District 9 seat vacated last week with the... 6 comments
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Ward 2 council race off to fast start
Insiders. Outsiders. Cheerleaders. Critics. Unknowns. Familiar faces. Candidates of all stripes lined up Tuesday to take a crack at winning the Las Vegas City Council Ward 2 special election, and another day of filing... 3 comments
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Nevada GOP passing on some candidates
Dr. Annette Teijeiro, a first-time candidate for state Senate, would seem to be the perfect Republican recruit to run for public office in Nevada. She's Hispanic, which is a powerful voting bloc the GOP is trying to... 25 comments
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Kelli Ross to seek state Senate seat
CARSON CITY -- Kelli Ross, the wife of Las Vegas City Councilman Steve Ross, said Monday that she will be a Democratic candidate for state Senate District 18 in northwest Las Vegas. Ross, 48, said she decided to run... 10 comments
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POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Reid hits Nebraska roadblock over highway funds
A Nebraska senator and Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., are in a tiff over millions of dollars for Nevada roads, and just what is or isn't allowed these days as Congress labors under a de facto ban on earmarked spending. 23 comments
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With Beers in, Futrell's out in Las Vegas Ward 2
Former television journalist Ron Futrell says he won't run for the Las Vegas Ward 2 City Council seat vacated by Steve Wolfson. 11 comments
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Democratic legislator to run for Senate seat in Northern Nevada
Democratic Assemblywoman Debbie Smith announced Saturday she would run for the Senate seat being vacated by Sheila Leslie in Northern Nevada. 3 comments
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Beers to join Ward 2 City Council race
Maybe they can rename Las Vegas' new city hall Carson City South. Former longtime legislator Bob Beers says he's running for the Las Vegas Ward 2 City Council seat. 19 comments
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Leslie resigns state Senate seat to run in new District 15
In a surprise move aimed at boosting Democrats' chances of keeping control of the state Senate, Sen. Sheila Leslie on Wednesday resigned her safe Reno seat to launch a campaign against Republican state Sen. Greg Brower... 9 comments
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Las Vegas Council votes for special election to replace Wolfson
Add a long-distance call to Hawaii to the expenses for holding a special election in Las Vegas. The City Council on Wednesday called departing Councilman Steve Wolfson on vacation in Hawaii to break a 3-3 split over... 7 comments
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Nevada's active voter rolls in flux
Nevada's active voter rolls include some very inactive dead residents, people registered to vote in more than one state, and thousands who have moved and never bothered to tell election officials. Nationwide, up to 24... 7 comments
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Kihuen drops out of House race, clearing way for Titus
Outmatched in experience and outgunned on the fundraising front, state Sen. Ruben Kihuen on Tuesday dropped his bid for Congress, clearing the way for former Rep. Dina Titus to probably win the Democratic seat in... 25 comments
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Republican officials offer reasons for low turnout in caucuses
Party officials and the presidential campaigns attributed low turnout in Saturday's caucuses to misunderstandings, the lack of a major GOP publicity drive ahead of the meetings and the feeling among Republicans that the... 112 comments
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Lies, anti-Semitism intrude on special Saturday night caucus
Hearing an anti-Semitic crack at a special evening GOP caucus for conservative and orthodox Jews and Seventh-day Adventists was like a face slap to Monterey Brookman as she stood to advocate for Mitt Romney. Not... 75 comments
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Romney wins 50 percent of Nevada caucus votes; state GOP certifies results
A day late and amid high-level GOP hand wringing and threats of a lawsuit, the Nevada Republican Party on Sunday released caucus results after the presidential campaigns monitored a hand count to verify thousands of... 87 comments
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Teens observe grass-roots democracy at Nevada GOP caucus
Driving through the night, Joelle Leib and her two friends rolled into Las Vegas at 1 a.m. But they didn't drive 330 miles from San Diego for the gambling, nightlife or shows on the Strip. 2 comments
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GOP looks to improve image with Hispanics
Ileana Calderon rose early Saturday to caucus with other Republicans at Rancho High School. As a Cuban immigrant, the 65-year-old doesn't take the privileges of U.S. democracy lightly. 29 comments
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Stories from around Las Vegas on GOP caucus day
To a capitalist, having lots of like-minded people in one place means only one thing: a business opportunity. 7 comments
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Energized Romney grabs big win in Nevada
Fueled by momentum and the Mormon vote, Mitt Romney scored an easy victory Saturday in Nevada's GOP presidential caucuses, winning a majority of conservatives, tea party believers and Republicans who say he's the best... 23 comments
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GOP chief: Caucus count to go all night
The ballot count in the Republican presidential caucus in Nevada was expected to take all night, according to the county GOP official in charge of the process in Las Vegas. 2 comments
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VIDEO: Mitt Romney wins the Nevada caucus
Mitt Romney easily won the Nevada Republican Presidential Caucus on Saturday night. Add a comment!
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Nevada GOP's sundown caucus becomes raucous
A Republican caucus event timed to accommodate observant Jews who wouldn't break Sabbath devolved into a fracas about religion and politics and made for a feisty conclusion to Nevada's presidential nominating process. 57 comments
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PHOTOS: Big day for Mitt Romney
Mitt Romney spent Saturday campaigning in Colorado before returning to Las Vegas to claim victory in the Nevada Republican Caucus. 2 comments
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Frustrated and bewildered, some caucus-goers shut out
Voters around the Las Vegas Valley complained Saturday that they were denied an opportunity to vote in the Republican presidential caucuses because they showed up late for their precinct meetings. Party officials... 58 comments
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PHOTOS: Nevada Republican Caucus
The GOP caucuses in Clark County and other parts of the state opened across Nevada Saturday as Nevada Republicans pick the candidate they hope will unseat President Barack Obama. Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney... Add a comment!
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Romney thanks supporters for Nevada victory; Gingrich vows to stay in race
Standing before an energized crowd of supporters in Las Vegas, Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney thanked Nevada this evening for his victory in the state's GOP caucuses. 57 comments
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BLOG: Heck says Gingrich should 'withdraw gracefully'
Rep. Joe Heck told reporters today that Romney's convincing showing in the Nevada caucuses should signal Newt Gingrich to the door. "I hope he takes the message that it's time to withdraw gracefully and not continue to... 36 comments
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Romney seeks support at rally on eve of caucuses
At his final Nevada rally before Saturday's GOP presidential caucuses, Mitt Romney Friday evening urged 400 supporters to vote for him so he can revive the economy and restore American values. 13 comments
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Romney, Gingrich, Paul make final pitches as caucuses arrive
On stage next to a mechanical bull at a country bar in Las Vegas, Newt Gingrich made his pitch on the eve of today's GOP presidential caucuses that he's the right Republican to take on President Barack Obama and that... 48 comments
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Ron Paul to speak to Filipino WWII veterans at rally
Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul is scheduled to speak tonight at a rally for Philippine-American veterans who are calling for repeal of a 1946 law that blocks them from receiving compensation for their World... 4 comments
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Romney rallies supporters in Reno
RENO -- An exuberant Mitt Romney recited "America the Beautiful" and spoke of returning the nation to the greatness envisioned by the founding fathers in addressing 600 supporters crammed into a tiny events center... 12 comments
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VIDEO: Donald Trump endorses Mitt Romney for President at his Las Vegas Hotel
Donald Trump held a press conference to endorse Mitt Romney for President on Thursday at his hotel in Las Vegas. The endorsement came as a surprise to the Gingrich campaign, which made two stops in Las Vegas on Thursday. Add a comment!
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Trump backs Romney in GOP race, surprising Gingrich supporters
In an attention-grabbing twist worthy of Cirque du Soleil acrobats, real estate mogul and reality TV star Donald Trump endorsed Mitt Romney for president on Thursday. "Go out and get 'em," Trump told Romney during a... 124 comments
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Romney poised to roll, poll shows
A new poll shows Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney headed for a blowout victory Saturday in Nevada's GOP caucuses. Romney wins support from 45 percent of Nevada Republicans who said they plan to participate... 16 comments
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Romney focuses on ousting Obama
GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney on Wednesday criticized President Barack Obama for "failing the American people" by expanding government and increasing the U.S. debt by $1 trillion a year. In a Las Vegas speech... 89 comments
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Gingrich in Reno talks of concern for Americans
Fresh off his defeat in the Florida primary, Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich enthralled about 200 cheering supporters today, calling for repealing "Obamacare" and promising as president to never bow to a... 15 comments
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Paul speaks to Las Vegas Hispanic group
Republican presidential contender Ron Paul told an influential group of Hispanics on Wednesday that he favors an easier path for legal immigration to the United States. "I just do not believe barbed wire fences... 42 comments
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VIDEO: The Nevada Republican Presidential Caucus gains national attention
Ron Paul and Rick Santorum, two of the four remaining candidates in the Republican Presidential candidate race, spoke at seperate events in Las Vegas on Tuesday. The Nevada Republican Presidential Caucus is now in the... 1 comment
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Las Vegas Ward 6 councilman survives recall effort
Las Vegas Ward 6 Councilman Steve Ross has retained his job by a vote of 4,319 to 1,845, defeating Planning Commissioner Byron Goynes in a special recall election. The election was the result of a petition circulated by... 14 comments
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Paul, Santorum lead wave of Nevada campaigning
GOP presidential candidate Ron Paul churned up 1,000 supporters at a rally in Henderson on Tuesday evening, saying he feels good about his chances in Nevada and is ready to take on Mitt Romney. While Paul focused his... 52 comments
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Clark County GOP encourages pre-registration for Saturday caucus
The Clark County Republican Party is encouraging registered GOP voters to preregister for the presidential caucuses to avoid lines and ensure they know their correct precinct location. The county has about 1,100... 5 comments
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GOP presidential campaign rolling into Nevada
Five days of nonstop Republican presidential campaigning in Nevada kicks off today with Ron Paul holding a "campaign call to arms" rally in Henderson and Rick Santorum wooing conservative tea party members in Las Vegas... 41 comments
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Supporters beat streets for votes in Ward 6 race
The brief but bitter campaign to oust Las Vegas City Councilman Steve Ross is almost over, but not without some parting shots. In the final hours of campaigning before Tuesday's election, pro- and anti-Ross forces in... 20 comments
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Adelson distances himself from GOP special caucus decision
Sands Corp. Chairman Sheldon Adelson distanced himself Monday from a Clark County Republican decision to hold a special presidential caucus after sundown Saturday for observant Jews, saying through a spokesman he and... 33 comments
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Two more contenders vie for Las Vegas City Council Ward 2 seat
The field of candidates seeking to replace departing Las Vegas Ward 2 City Councilman Steve Wolfson shifted yet again on Monday, with two more people looking to get in and one getting out. Both new potential candidates... 7 comments
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Final four GOP contenders address key Nevada issues
The four candidates in the GOP presidential race plan to descend on the state this week to campaign ahead of Saturday's caucuses. The R-J asked them four questions that concern Nevadans the most. 74 comments
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City Council studies options on filling Ward 2 seat
Once Las Vegas City Councilman Steve Wolfson departs to take a new job as Clark County district attorney, the City Council will have 30 days to appoint a new member or hold an election for someone to complete Wolfson's... 9 comments
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Henderson doctor pursues state Senate seat
For the second time in two days, a Hispanic Republican has announced intentions to run for a seat in the Nevada Legislature. 7 comments
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PHOTOS: President Obama departs Las Vegas
Two-days after the State of Union address President Barack Obama visited Las Vegas. The president spent 17 hours in Las Vegas before flying to Denver. Add a comment!
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Ward 6 recall race heats up
The gloves have been off for a while, but now two candidates for Las Vegas City Council are breaking out the knives and brass knuckles. On Wednesday, when Ward 6 Councilman Steve Ross and challenger and Planning... 8 comments
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Hispanic tech worker to run as GOP Assembly candidate
CARSON CITY -- A 37-year-old technology architect for IGT announced Wednesday that he will be a Republican candidate for Assembly District 31, a seat now held by Assemblyman Richard "Skip" Daly, D-Sparks. If... 16 comments
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Assemblyman Stewart seeks re-election
CARSON CITY -- Lynn Stewart, who is the senior Republican assemblyman from Clark County, announced Monday that he is seeking re-election. Stewart, 70, said he was a strong opponent of Democratic legislators' plans to... 2 comments
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Clark County GOP sets after-sundown caucus for religious groups
The Clark County Republican Party announced Monday that it will hold a special GOP presidential caucus after sundown on Feb. 4 for Jews and members of other faiths that consider the day sacred. The evening meeting is... 13 comments
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Challenger races against time in Ward 6 special election
Byron Goynes answers quickly when asked whether he learned anything losing elections that will help him win a long-shot challenge of Las Vegas City Council incumbent Steve Ross. 15 comments
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Mormon votes targeted in GOP presidential campaign
When Mormons fled Mexico a century ago to escape the country's revolutionary guns, Dewaine Brown's mother was among the children returning to the United States with their families. Another child, the father of GOP... 31 comments
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Reid taunts Republicans in caucus talk
Firing the first volley in the White House battle to win Nevada, U.S. Sen. Harry Reid on Saturday mocked the GOP presidential contenders one by one as nearly 12,600 Democrats held caucuses across the state to support... 314 comments
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Obama supporters ready to rally at Nevada caucuses
The Nevada Democratic caucus is getting little attention this year and is expected to draw far less than the 116,000 people who participated in 2008 when the competition was fierce between Obama and Hillary Clinton. 69 comments
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Second GOP hopeful seeks Nevada's 1st Congressional District seat
A former naval officer Tuesday became the second Republican to announce his candidacy for Nevada's 1st Congressional District, setting up a GOP primary contest in a district dominated by Democrats. Chris Edwards, in a... 8 comments
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Henderson candidates have plans for Ward 3 seat
The list to replace Kathleen Vermillion, who resigned her Ward 3 seat midterm effective Jan. 4, wasn't complete until shortly before Tuesday's 5 p.m. deadline, giving applicants scant time to do much politicking ahead... 2 comments
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Your guide to the 2012 caucuses in Clark County
When Nevada Democrats meet Saturday to hold political caucuses, the gatherings will play out as re-election rallies for President Barack Obama. On the GOP side, party members will gather at their own caucuses Feb. 4. 11 comments
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REPUBLICAN CAUCUS GUIDE
Arrive at 8 a.m. on Feb. 4 to register. The meeting begins at 9 a.m. 1. CHECK-IN You must show ID to participate. Also, you need to be registered with the Republican Party ahead of time. The deadline to join the GOP is... Add a comment!
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DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS GUIDE
Arrive at 11 a.m. Saturday to register. The meeting begins at 11:30 a.m. 1. CHECK-IN You don’t have to show ID at your precinct caucus site. If you’re a registered Democrat, you sign in by giving your name... Add a comment!
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New petitions seek tax increases for business, gaming, mining
Nevadans soon will be bombarded by people standing outside of supermarkets urging them to sign five different petitions calling for increasing business, gaming and mining taxes. 66 comments
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Judge denies motion to reconsider decision in North Las Vegas election
Just when you think a disputed North Las Vegas election is finally over, it still may not be. A judge on Thursday stood by her decision to let stand the results of the City Council election that was decided by a single... 4 comments
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Entrepreneur files to oppose Berkley in Senate race
WASHINGTON-- A Las Vegas businessman and entrepreneur who says he's angry at missteps by Congress on high finance issues says he is taking matters into his own hands by running for U.S. Senate. Barry Ellsworth, 57,... 15 comments
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Republican educator announces run for Congress
WASHINGTON -- Miguel "Mike" Rodrigues, an elementary school principal and political newcomer, announced Wednesday that he will campaign to represent urban Las Vegas in Congress. 12 comments
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Nevada Democrats lose ground because of inactive voters
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Filings for judicial races
Monday's judicial filings. CLARK COUNTY DISTRICT COURT District 20 Chris T. Rasmussen LAS VEGAS JUSTICE COURT Department 5 Tony Liker MOAPA JUSTICE COURT (1) Ruth Kolhoss* SEARCHLIGHT JUSTICE COURT (1) Leslie... Add a comment!
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Democrat Ford running for District 11 Senate seat
CARSON CITY -- Las Vegas lawyer Aaron Ford announced Monday that he will be a Democratic candidate to replace term-limited Sen. Mike Schneider, D-Las Vegas, for the District 11 seat in southwest Clark County, west of... 1 comment
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No candidates come forward for Henderson council vacancy
To say interest in filling an empty Henderson City Council seat is lagging would be an understatement. Three days after the city began accepting letters of interest in filling the Ward 3 seat that was vacated mid-term... 2 comments
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Third candidate joins Mesquite Justice of the Peace race
A third candidate filed Thursday to replace longtime Mesquite Justice of the Peace Ron Dodd, who isn't seeking re-election. Alisia Leavitt joins Bill Berrett and Karen Beausoleil in the race. Leavitt didn't list a... Add a comment!
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Recall election for Ross set for Jan. 31
The city of Las Vegas on Thursday announced several important dates for the special recall election for City Councilman Steve Ross. 2 comments
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Nevada still in running in GOP presidential race
Nevada could count after all. A month before the Feb. 4 GOP presidential caucus, Mitt Romney remains the candidate to beat here. But Rick Santorum's whisker-close, second-place finish behind him in Tuesday's Iowa... 20 comments
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Clark County's GOP caucus sites to open at same time
Republicans in Clark County will gather starting at 9 a.m. on Feb. 4 for the GOP presidential caucuses, the party announced Tuesday after ditching a plan to stagger the meetings. Imposing a uniform start time at 38... 3 comments
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District judges file for seats; three justices file for re-election
Nevada Supreme Court Justices Nancy Saitta, Michael Douglas and Michael Cherry filed together for re-election Tuesday morning for new six-year terms. The justices opened the 2012 election season by showing up at 8 a.m.... 15 comments
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