Nevada Politics

The Douglas County School Board has made a number of headlines both regionally and nationally since the 2022 election leading to a new majority taking hold.

The four men who filed a lawsuit against the Douglas County School District and four of its trustees over a lack of fulfilling public records requests they filed are now entitled to recover expenses and attorney's fees. This is according to Judge Thomas Gregory of the Ninth Judicial District Court of Nevada.

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo announced that Monday that in preparation for a safe and smooth Election Day, he will activate a limited contingent of National Guard personnel to be available on Election Day. The activation will be limited to supporting state and local resources on November 5, 2024.

The top election official in one of the nation's most politically important counties said Wednesday she was forced out of her role just weeks before the November presidential election, disputing an official statement that she asked for a leave after experiencing "stress issues."

Students at Carson High School will take an active role in democracy next week (Oct. 28 through Nov. 1) as they cast ballots and participate in mock elections ahead of the official general election Tuesday, Nov. 5. The simulated election is designed for students to gain firsthand experience in the voting process and learn the importance of civic engagement.

Have you gotten your “I voted” sticker yet? Be sure to beat the crowd on election day by heading into early voting happening now through Friday, Nov. 1 at the Carson City Community Center located at 851 E William St.

Take a look below for the summary and explanation of what each Carson City ballot question entails.

Ballot questions can be confusing. Here's our summary of the state ballot questions. Check back tomorrow for the local questions!

Diane Brown was trembling as she waited to cast her early vote at the Galleria at Sunset in Henderson on Saturday morning. The 58-year-old school teacher said she has been obsessively reading about the election for months.

Early voting in Nevada begins today, Saturday, Oct. 19 and runs through Friday, Nov. 1. In Carson City, in person voting for both Early Voting and Election Day will take place at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William Street.

Early voting on Saturdays is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Early voting on weekdays is 9 a.m. to 6 pm. Election Day voting is 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Yerington, Nevada – The Lyon County Board of County Commissioners convened on Thursday, October 17, 2024, to hear presentations and approve several significant agenda items.

Presentation on Lithium Battery Fire Preparedness

Carson City School Board candidate Ashliee Saucedo has announced she no longer wishes to run. In a story first broken by the Nevada Appeal and confirmed by Saucedo herself, she said she wishes to focus on her business.

The Carson City Democrats Office is open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every day at 502 E. John, and by phone at (775) 887-2087. Everyone welcome to come by to pick up yard signs, learn about candidates and issues, or volunteer to canvass.The CC Dems website also provides election and issues information at www.carsoncitydems.org.

UPDATE: Former Hawaii Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard and current Republican Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin will make a campaign stop Tuesday on behalf of Former President Trump. They will be at the Robert Crowell Athletic Center, also known as the MAC, 1860 Russell Way at 6 p.m. The doors open at 5 p.m. Go here for tickets.

A blanket of snow covered the ground as a group of hunters, bundled up from the cold, gathered around a scale in a Northern Nevada parking lot.

The League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada, in partnership with Sierra Nevada Forums and AAUW Capital Branch held the second of four forums Wednesday, Oct. 9. The third forum will be held Monday, Oct. 14.

Updated Oct. 21, 2024.

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All campaigns run on donations, from major presidential elections to local school boards. Interested in how much our local Carson City politicians have raised, and from who?

Press releases from the city and state have been issued regarding the recent issue on the Carson City official ballots, which mistakenly listed a member of the IAP as a Democrat.

However, Carson City voters have continued to ask: Where are the sample ballots?

Monday's Democratic luncheon will be another pre-election "double header." Greg Kidd, who is running for the House of Representatives, District 2, will speak from Noon to 1:00 PM. Mark Krueger, candidate for District Judge in Department Two of the First Judicial District of Nevada will follow after lunch, from 1:30 to 2:30.

The League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada, in partnership with Sierra Nevada Forums and AAUW Capital Branch held the first of four forums Monday. The second forum is tonight, Wednesday, Oct. 9.

The first forum featured Carson City local ballot questions on road funding pro and con speakers; Carson City Mayor: Lori Bagwell, Jim Shirk; Carson City Board of Supervisors Ward 2: Maurice White; Carson City Board of Supervisors Ward 4: Lucia Maloney, Lisa Schuette.

According to a press release issued from the County Clerk’s office, all Carson City voters will be receiving new official mail-in ballots due to an Independent American Party candidate being incorrectly listed as a Democrat.

According to the release, ballots will reissued again Oct. 16.

In late September, one Lyon County voter, Clark Mandichak, went to confirm his voter registration information, only to find the following error message from the Secretary of State’s office:

The County registrar has rejected your Home Address with the following message: Residential Address does not exist and polling location cannot be determined.

The reason? Mandichak lives in a newly built neighborhood which, for some reason, is not registered as an existing address with Lyon County elections.

Carson City voters have received their official mail-in ballots, with what some are calling a major problem.

In the race for U.S. Congress, currently held by incumbent Mark Amodei, an Independent American Party (IAP) candidate, Lynn Chapman, has been incorrectly categorized as a Democrat.

Monday's Democratic luncheon will be another pre-election "double header," featuring two local candidates. Michelle Pedersen, who is running for the open District 7 seat on the Carson City School District Board of Trustees, will speak from Noon to 1:00 PM. Lori Bagwell, who is running for reelection, will follow after lunch, from 1:30 to 2:30.

A number of Carson City residents became concerned after they received what some are calling rather confusing voting instructions in the mail.

The mailer states that individuals should update their signatures in their voter registration to assist in streamlining voting. However, there is no section on the mailer to provide a signature, or any information required to verify the signature is coming from the designated voter.

Carson City Supervisor Lisa Schuette will hosting Coffee with Lisa on Wednesday, October 9 from 7 – 8:30 am at The Cracker Box, 402 E. William St. All are invited to share ideas and ask questions.

The League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada, in partnership with Sierra Nevada Forums and AAUW Capital (NV) Branch, will present four free election forums featuring candidates and ballot question information on October 7, 9, 14, and 16 beginning at 6 pm each night at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King St in Carson City. Doors open at 5:30 pm.

Join Carson City Ward 2 Supervisor Maurice 'Mo' White, and Candidate for Carson City Ward 4 Supervisor Lucia Maloney, for a LIVE Virtual Town Hall on Tuesday, October 1st from 6-7pm. Call 775-316-7507 to listen in. Press 1 to be connected with a moderator and ask a question. "See" you there!

Know Your Ballot Measures
Informed residents make better choices. So Build2Win is sponsoring a workshop on three of the seven of the 2024 State Ballot Measures.

Carson City Public Works and the Transportation Division on Monday will provide an educational presentation and summary related to the recently completed Preserve Carson City Roads report and the status of measures related to funding for local roads in Carson City.