Bill Dentzer three big takeaways from 2018 election
 
Bill Dentzer three big takeaways from 2018 election

Nevada Politics 2018: This midterm election may have long ranging impact to the Nevada Republican party. Bill Dentzer, Review-Journal political reporter discusses how the Trump message may have impacted the outcome. Plus, why did it take so long to release vote totals? Will the state make changes to voting procedures?

Scenes from the Nevada GOP Election Party
 
Scenes from the Nevada GOP Election Party

Crowds gather at Nevada’s GOP Election Party at South Point in Clark County. Michael Quine/ Las Vegas Review-Journal

Dennis Hof Wins, What Now?
 
Dennis Hof Wins, What Now?

Although Nevada Republicans have seen stronger elections, brothel owner Dennis Hof, who passed away unexpectedly October 16, managed to win his race for Assembly District 36 despite being dead. Hof ran as a Republican, calling himself the “Trump of Pahrump.” Although the colorful candidate and showman easily defeated his Democratic opponent from the grave, county commissioners from the three counties comprising District 36 must now meet to name Hof’s replacement.

Final Early Voting Turnout Report
 
Final Early Voting Turnout Report

Las Vegas Review-Journal Studio host Aaron Drawhorn provides an overview on those who voted during the general election early voting period in the state of Nevada. Democrats have a slight edge in early voter turnout over Republicans but it sets the stage for a dramatic finish on election day.

Voters hit the polls at Downtown Summerlin in Las Vegas
 
Voters hit the polls at Downtown Summerlin in Las Vegas

Voters, including first time voters, were lined up before the doors opened at the voting center in a tent in the parking lot behind Dillard’s at Downtown Summerlin. (K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Election Day time off
 
Election Day time off

Nevada companies are required to give employees one to three hours of paid time off on Election Day, depending on the distance between the place of work and a polling location. (Bailey Schulz/Las Vegas Review-Journal)