2020 election
Nevada governor sets vision of a future economy in State of State address amid economic, health crisis
Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/20/2021 - 7:04amGov. Steve Sisolak told Nevadans experiencing some of their darkest hours of economic and public health devastation that he has a plan to create more than 165,000 jobs over the next decade, launch new initiatives to retrain displaced workers and build out an economy based on clean energy, blockchain and other futuristic technologies.
Nevada breaks gun sale record in 2020 amid pandemic, social unrest and contentious elections
Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/30/2020 - 11:05amBetween a global pandemic, protests over racial injustice and a highly contentious presidential election, firearm sales in Nevada spiked in 2020, with the first 10 months of gun sales already 57 percent greater than all gun sales made in 2019.
Judge rejects Trump campaign lawsuit seeking to block state’s presidential election results
Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/04/2020 - 2:59pmPresident Donald Trump’s legal effort to overturn presidential results in Nevada has fallen short after a Carson City District Court judge rejected his team’s request to award the state’s six electoral votes to the incumbent.
Trump rally at Carson City Courthouse for hearing contesting Nevada's 2020 election results
Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/03/2020 - 2:25pmDemonstrators gathered at the Carson City Courthouse on Thursday in support of a court hearing by the Trump campaign regarding the Nevada 2020 elections.
Judge rejects Trump campaign effort to slow down, amend Clark County mail ballot system
Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/02/2020 - 9:25amA District Court judge has again blocked efforts by President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign and the Nevada Republican Party to delay the counting of mail ballots in populous Clark County over alleged issues with signature verification and observation plans.
Judge dismisses Trump campaign’s lawsuit over Nevada’s expanded mail voting law
Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/21/2020 - 11:15amA federal district court judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump’s campaign seeking to block Nevada’s expanded mail-in voting laws for the 2020 election over a lack of standing.
Trump campaign moves to narrow scope of lawsuit challenging Nevada’s expanded mail-in vote system
Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/08/2020 - 3:56pmPresident Donald Trump’s campaign is narrowing its focus in a lawsuit against Nevada’s expanded use of mail-in ballots for the 2020 general election, now specifically challenging a provision allowing ballots received up to three days after the election to be counted if their postmark is unclear.
The Indy Explains: Everything to know about Nevada’s expanded mail-in election
Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/25/2020 - 10:55amNevada’s decision to expand mail-in voting for the 2020 general election has become a partisan battleground, after President Donald Trump’s campaign sued to block the election changes put in place by the state’s Democratically-controlled Legislature in a summer special session.
Democrats, seeking to retain majorities in Carson City, are busy as candidate filing opens
Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/03/2020 - 7:00amDemocratic legislative candidates from Clark County were in high spirits Monday as they filed en masse to run for the 2020 election, slapping backs and giving hugs as the milled about outside the Clark County Government Center on the first day of …
Nevada Census 2020 offers information, advises the potential for scams targeting upcoming count
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/02/2020 - 9:04amTo maintain clarity and ensure the public is aware of any fraudulent activity Nevada Census 2020 advises the best way to protect against scams is to know what to look for when approached or when receiving correspondence to the related to the upcoming Census count.
Different unions, different ideas on health coverage
Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/20/2020 - 2:00amNationally, health care has consistently ranked as one of voters’ top concerns in the 2020 election. Nonetheless, the disagreement between two of Nevada's major unions going into the presidential caucuses reflects the fact that organized labor here has not coalesced behind …
Democrats on edge after 2020 election season's ragged launch
Submitted by admin on Sat, 02/08/2020 - 8:07amFor Democrats, this was supposed be a moment to begin easing three years of built-up of anxieties. Instead ...
Trump supporters could affect all of Nevada’s elections
Submitted by admin on Fri, 11/08/2019 - 2:00amThough the constant coverage and the mammoth field of Democratic candidates may make the 2020 election seem like it’s around the corner, there is about a year before President Donald Trump and the Democratic challenger face off. For Nevadans, there are also other races on the ballot that are of ...
Trump supporters could affect all of Nevada’s elections
Submitted by admin on Fri, 11/08/2019 - 2:00amThough the constant coverage and the mammoth field of Democratic candidates may make the 2020 election seem like it’s around the corner, there is about a year before President Donald Trump and the Democratic challenger face off. For Nevadans, there are also other races on the ballot that are of ...
Democrats in Nevada work to boost digital ads ahead of 2020
Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/23/2019 - 2:00amAs Democrats race to outpace President Donald Trump's aggressive online operation ahead of the 2020 election, the left's largest super PAC touched down in Nevada this week to help ...
At Gardnerville Basque Fry, a show of pro-Trump unity, calls to fight 'for the soul of our country'
Submitted by editor on Sun, 09/15/2019 - 10:51amOn the heels of widespread Democratic victories in Nevada last year, conservative speakers at the fifth annual Basque Fry event that’s affiliated with former Attorney General Adam Laxalt painted a picture of a more unified Republican Party and a state turning red in the 2020 election.
2020 hopeful Steyer touts benefits of being political outsider
Submitted by admin on Sat, 08/10/2019 - 2:00amTom Steyer, the billionaire Democratic activist, declared his candidacy for the 2020 election late, pushing himself as an outsider who isn’t beholden to corporate interests ...
Sims declares 2020 candidacy for Carson City mayor
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 07/21/2019 - 9:01amLong time political activist and former Carson City Republican Vice Chairman Aaron Sims officially kicked off his campaign for mayor of Carson City Saturday morning at the firefighters memorial at Mills Park.
Events around Carson City for Thursday, May 23
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/22/2019 - 6:12pmHeading into Thursday, May 23, 2019 we ask: Can you feel it? Yes, the Memorial Day holiday is nearly here and we may even get a weather break or four in between expected showers through the weekend, forecasters say. Activities and events to round out this third Thursday of the month include a meet and greet of Carson City Library candidates at Adams Hub for Innovation, a day hike, a bicycle cruise on the west side of the capital city, a Lunch and Learn Workshop for local nonprofit organizations, a chamber luncheon focusing on mental health, a GOP meeting, art showings, live music and more. Here's what's happening:
Pro-Choice advocates rally at Nevada State Legislature in Carson City for the ‘Trust Nevada Women Act'
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 05/22/2019 - 2:31pmMore than 100 people joined NARAL Pro-Choice Nevada (National Abortion Rights Action League) in a rally Tuesday at the Nevada State Legislature to support Senate Bill 179, also called the “Trust Nevada Women Act.” In a time when abortion is being outlawed in several states around the country, Nevada instead went in the opposite direction with SB 179, securing a woman’s right to choose.
Carson City Republican Central Committee General Meeting
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 05/06/2019 - 5:22pmYou are invited by Carson City Republican Central Committee to hear from Michael Kadenacy, Chairman of Washoe County Republicans, to share their County vision for the upcoming years as we get ready for the 2020 election.
Our meeting will be held on May 23rd. Meeting in Angelina's Restaurant at the Carson Nugget Casino, 507 N Carson Street. Social hour and networking at 6:30pm, meeting starts at 7pm. Bring your questions to identify common interests and ways to collaborate with Washoe County.