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John Lee launches ad buy for Nevada governor campaign

North Las Vegas Mayor John Lee, seen in January 2020. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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By Rory Appleton / Las Vegas Review-Journal

May 18, 2021 - 5:00 am

North Las Vegas Mayor John Lee launched a six-figure statewide advertising campaign Tuesday morning after announcing his intent to run for Nevada governor as a Republican on Monday.

The ad, which will run on Fox News and online, features Lee cycling through the desert discussing his battle with cancer and his switch from Democrat to Republican.

“Today, socialists control the Democratic Party I once knew … socialism is a cancer, and if we don’t fight back, it’ll kill us,” Lee says at one point.

Lee is the first of several rumored Republican candidates for governor to officially enter the race. Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo and others are likely to challenge the mayor for a chance to run against Gov. Steve Sisolak in the November 2020 general election.

Contact Rory Appleton at rappleton@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0276. Follow @RoryDoesPhonics on Twitter.

Yucca Mountain: Where GOP Senate candidates stand

By Jessica Hill / RJ

May 12, 2024 - 8:17 am

Plans to turn Yucca Mountain into the nation’s nuclear waste repository have long received opposition from both sides of the aisle. But, is that changing?

‘Responsible mining’ bill makes progress; critics push back

By Jessica Hill / RJ

May 9, 2024 - 6:31 pm

Legislation that would allow mining companies to use public land regardless of whether mineral deposits have been found on the land passed the House and will head to the Senate.

Keep mail center in Nevada, state leaders urge Postal Service

By Jessica Hill / RJ

May 9, 2024 - 11:27 am

Gov. Joe Lombardo and other Nevada officials wrote a letter opposing the plan, which they fear could impact elections and the local economy.

We asked AI to write a poem about Nevada. Here’s what it said

By Jessica Hill / RJ

May 9, 2024 - 7:00 am

ChatGPT wrote a poem about Nevada’s politics and was asked to include important landmarks. Here’s what it gave.

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Lee, Horsford pressuring Biden to take action on US-Mexico border

By Jessica Hill / RJ

May 8, 2024 - 9:10 am

Reps. Susie Lee and Steven Horsford joined 13 other House Democrats in urging President Biden to take executive action on the U.S.-Mexico border.

ACLU suing Elko County for violating jail voting law

By Taylor R. Avery / RJ

May 6, 2024 - 2:10 pm

The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada accused Elko County of failing to create a process for inmates to vote while in jail.

DNC joins in calls to dismiss Nevada case alleging voter roll inconsistencies

By Jessica Hill / RJ

May 7, 2024 - 7:11 pm

The Democratic National Committee, with support of the Biden-Harris campaign, accuses the RNC of sowing distrust in elections.

Need a Real ID? Time is running out to get one in Nevada

By Mick Akers / RJ

May 6, 2024 - 7:10 pm

To meet federal requirements, Real IDs will be needed for anyone looking to use their driver’s license to get through security at airports for domestic flights nationwide.