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State senate control up for grabs this election

Republicans hope to capitalize on sluggish Democratic turnout in the midterm election to turn the balance of power in the Nevada Senate to their favor, though the deeply Democratic assembly is all but out of reach.

Blue since 1985, the Nevada Assembly may soon go red

Not long ago, Nevada Republicans were hoping to pick up a few seats in the state Assembly this year but had little hope of taking control of the 42-seat lawmaking body dominated by Democrats for decades.

Another Dem Assembly candidate declared ineligible

Democrat Jesse “Jake” Holder is ineligible to be a candidate in the Assembly District 10 election, Clark County District Judge Michael Villani ruled Wednesday.

2 GOP Senate candidates outraised, still could win

Democratic candidates in two critical state Senate races have out-raised their GOP opponents, but the outcome of the contests remains far from clear as voters head to the polls between now and Election Day on Nov. 4.

Polls show GOP running strong in key state Senate races

Republicans have a slight advantage or are statistically tied with Democratic opponents in two key Senate races that could determine whether the GOP retakes control of Nevada’s upper house, according to several new polls.

Biden heading to Las Vegas again

Vice President Joe Biden is heading back to Las Vegas on Monday.

Senator says education is priority for Nevada Legislature

State Sen. Justin Jones of Las Vegas said Wednesday that both Democratic and Republican lawmakers plan to make school construction and education funding a top priority when the next legislative session convenes in February.

Governor signs Tesla bills approved by Nevada Legislature

Despite questions from state lawmakers about the costs and benefits of a $1.3 billion tax incentive package proposed by Gov. Brian Sandoval to bring Tesla to Nevada, 4 bills to make it happen won unanimous approval at the meeting.