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Nevada Supreme Court certifies 2020 General Election results, Joe Biden wins Nevada
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 11/24/2020 - 9:32amOn Tuesday morning during a virtual meeting of the Nevada Supreme Court, the canvass of votes was signed and certified. Joe Biden was officially delegated the winner in Nevada's 2020 General Election for the Office of President.
Board of Supervisors confirms Carson City election results for 2020 general election
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 11/17/2020 - 3:42pmThe official results from Carson City are in, and every last viable ballot has been counted and added. The election brought out 78 percent of Carson City voters who turned out to cast their ballots.
Here are the election totals for Carson City:
Carson City Board of Supervisors to certify election results Monday, Nov. 16
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 11/10/2020 - 11:05amThe Carson City Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting on Monday, Nov. 16 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Bob Boldrick Theater of the Carson City Community Center to certify election results.
Carson City area 2020 General Election results
Submitted by editor on Tue, 11/03/2020 - 7:05pmPolls for Tuesday's Carson City General Election remained open after 7 p.m. due to a large, last minute crush of voters at the community center. Carson Now will post the results as they become available via the Carson City Clerk-Recorder's Office.
The Elections Department is reporting that 72 percent of registered voters in Carson City cast their ballots in the capital city, a significant increase from previous elections.
Last updated: 10:50 p.m. Tuesday with 25 of 25 precincts reporting, the unofficial results are as follows:
Board of Supervisors, Ward 2
Maurice "Mo" White 57.86 percent
Stacie Wilke-McCulloch 42.14 percent
School Trustee District 7
Joe Cacioppo 63.08 percent
Joy Trushenski 36.92 percent
Nevada State Assembly District 40
Sena Loyd 41.45 percent
Philip O'Neill 58.55 percent
District Court Judge, Dist. 1, Dept. 1
Russell, James Todd 100 percent
District Court Judge, Dist. 1, Dept. 2
Wilson, Jim 100 percent
U.S. Representative District 2
Mark Amodei 56.54
Patricia Ackerman 40.76 percent
For full Carson City Election summary with group details, click here and click here.
House candidate Patricia Ackerman to speak at Monday's Carson City Democratic tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/15/2020 - 7:26pmThe featured speaker at Monday's Carson City Democratic luncheon will be Patricia Ackerman, Democratic candidate for Nevada's 2nd Congressional District (CD-2). An Emerge Nevada graduate, Patricia ran an aggressive Assembly campaign against District 39 Republican Jim Wheeler in 2018.
League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada to present virtual candidate forums in October
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/16/2020 - 11:32amThe League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada, in partnership with Sierra Nevada Forums and AAUW Capital Branch will present a series of virtual election forums on October 9, 12, 13, and 16 beginning at 6 pm each night.
House candidate Patricia Ackerman to speak at Monday's Carson City Democratic tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/13/2020 - 7:23amThe featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Patricia Ackerman, Democratic candidate for Nevada's 2nd Congressional District (CD-2). An Emerge Nevada graduate, Patricia ran an aggressive Assembly campaign against District 39 Republican Jim Wheeler in 2018.
Ackerman led NV-02 fundraising in Quarter 2
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 07/20/2020 - 9:42amOn Saturday, the Associated Press first reported that Patricia Ackerman led the NV-02 field in fundraising for 2020’s second quarter.
“We still have a long climb ahead of us, but the wind is at our backs.” Ackerman stated. “Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this race.”
Ackerman on Trump’s Nomination for BLM Director: “Unacceptable”
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/14/2020 - 11:17amPatricia Ackerman, Democratic candidate for Nevada Congressional District 2, last Friday stated her vehement opposition to news that President Donald Trump plans to nominate William Perry Pendley to be the Bureau of Land Management Director.
Senator Harry Reid endorses Patricia Ackerman for NV-02
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/02/2020 - 10:14pmOn Tuesday, Senator Harry Reid threw the weight of an early endorsement to Patricia Ackerman, candidate for Nevada’s second congressional district.
Election Updates as Final Ballots are processed in Carson City and beyond
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 06/17/2020 - 10:25amElection Day was June 9 in Nevada, but due to the nature of this year's mail-in election, ballots were still being received for a week following Election Day.
However, all ballots must have been received by Tuesday, June 16 to be counted, and those that arrived must have been postmarked by June 9.
While final official results will be announced by the Secretary of State's Office on June 19, here is an update:
Carson City's Election Night results announced
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 06/09/2020 - 5:56pmDue to the nature of the 2020 Nevada voting procedure, which included a large number of mail-in ballots, these results are not final until June 16th. Mail-in ballots must be postmarked by today, June 9, 2020, to be counted. The clerk's office must receive the postmarked ballots by June 16, 2020 when the results will be finalized.
UPDATE 11:40 p.m.: The Secretary of State's Office updated their election results, stating the first results should now be posted at midnight. The last update stated results were anticipated at 10 p.m.
At 7 p.m., the polls closed throughout Nevada, and as of 9 p.m. results have begun to be announced. This story will be updated as new results come in.
Election Preview: Democrats face off in 2nd Congressional District primary in longshot bid to oust Amodei
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/03/2020 - 9:53amDemocrats competing in the Congressional District 2 primary have poured tens of thousands of dollars into the race in the hopes of pulling off a historic first: winning a Northern Nevada seat no Democrat has ever won.
Seven Democrats run in the primary for Nevada's Second Congressional seat
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/22/2020 - 4:06amNevada’s 2nd Congressional District encompasses the northern part of the silver state including Carson City and the counties Churchill, Douglas, Elko, Eureka, Humbolt, Lander, Pershing, Storey and Washoe, as well as a part of Lyon County.
The district has never sent a Democrat to Washington. However, there are currently seven Democrats vying for the job, opposing Republican incumbent Mark Amodei.
Chris Giunchigliani endorses Patricia Ackerman for NV-02
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 05/04/2020 - 3:50pmCarson City, NV (May 4, 2020) - In a selfie video released yesterday, Chris Giunchigliani formally endorsed Patricia Ackerman for Nevada Congressional District 2. “Chris G.”, as she is known in Nevada Democratic circles, has been active in Nevada politics since she was elected to the Nevada Assembly in 1991. In 2006, Giunchigliani was elected to the Clark County Commission. She was also president at different points of the Clark County Education Association and Nevada State Education Association.
Patricia Ackerman finishes first quarter of 2020 as Democratic leader in individual contributions in race for Congress
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/16/2020 - 5:17pmPatricia Ackerman finished the first quarter of 2020 with the most money raised, as well as the most cash on hand, of any Democratic candidate in the race for Nevada Congressional District 2.
Call for Help: Crisis brings out the best in people
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/30/2020 - 4:48pmThis crisis has brought out the best in people. Those who attempt to divide us fail. May the goodness we feel towards our sisters and brothers during this difficult time live on long after the coronavirus is eradicated. Like forever.
Candidates register for Nevada's 2nd Congressional District seat held by Carson City's Mark Amodei
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 03/10/2020 - 11:02amSeveral candidates, from the Democratic, Republican and Independent parties are vying for the seat of Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District, currently held by Mark Amodei who is running again to be re-elected. The 2nd Congressional District covers the northern portion of Nevada, including Carson City, and the counties of: Churchill, Douglas, Elko, Eureka, Humbolt, Lander, some of Lyon County, Pershing, Storey, and Washoe.
Congressional candidate Patricia Ackerman announces campaign manager
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 02/23/2020 - 3:19pmCARSON CITY — Congressional candidate Patricia Ackerman announced Michael Cullen as her campaign manager. Cullen most recently served as the Nevada Political Director for Secretary Julián Castro’s presidential campaign. He was also a member of Hillary Clinton’s Nevada team in 2016.
Events and Happenings for Carson City and beyond on Saturday, Feb. 22
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 02/22/2020 - 12:25amHappy Saturday Carson City! It’s caucus day, are you ready to vote if you are so inclined? Here are some events to do after/instead throughout the Carson City region!
'The Odd Couple' from a woman's POV, Greenhouse Project fundraiser, music and more this weekend around Carson City region
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 02/20/2020 - 7:12pmHeading into the weekend, there’s an abundance of activities around the capital city region over the next three days. The Brewery Arts Center hosts a female version of "The Odd Couple." Carson City's Greenhouse Project is hosting a lunch and dinner fundraiser toward a healthier State Capitol. Dale Poune will perform at Bella Vita Bistro, plus comedy at the Carson Nugget, the Nevada Caucus on Saturday, an open house at the historic Foreman-Roberts House, a Latin-themed concert at the community center and more. Read on for details.
Pre-caucus Caffeine with Patricia Ackerman
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/19/2020 - 12:16pmPre-caucus caffeine with congressional candidate Patricia Ackerman. It's a big day! An important day. Patricia will be at Comma Coffee this Saturday, from 9-10 am to offer help in navigating how the caucus works and answer questions about the caucus or just come meet Patricia, the woman fighting to be your next congresswoman.
Comma Coffee is at 312 South Carson Street, Carson City.
Carson City Events and Happenings for Saturday, Feb. 8
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 02/07/2020 - 8:11pmHappy Saturday Carson City! It’s going to be another beautiful day in the capital city, so make sure the get your sunshine while you can!
We’ve got a bunch of great events in the region through the weekend, so check below!
Cab Calloway Orchestra, Feast of Chocolate, Artsy Fartsy jewelry show and more: Carson City region readies for weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 02/06/2020 - 9:20pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of events around the Carson City region over the next three days. Dozens of sweets are in store for Saturday. The American Association of University Women holds its 20th annual Feast of Chocolate at the Carson Plaza and Event Center. Artsy Fartsy Gallery hosts its 9th annual Jewelry and Chocolate Show with several new decorative pieces. To cap-off Saturday, the legendary Cab Calloway Orchestra makes its way to the capital city.
Join congressional candidate Patricia Ackerman for coffee Saturday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/05/2020 - 7:17amCongressional candidate Patricia Ackerman will be at Mom & Pops Diner, 224 S Carson St., in Carson City on Saturday, Feb. 8 from 9 to 10 a.m. Meet, talk and have a cup of coffee with Patricia. All Nevada residents are invited to attend and bring your thoughts, ideas, and concerns to share.
Douglas County Democrat Patricia Ackerman challenges Amodei
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/16/2020 - 4:47pmCongressional candidate Patricia Ackerman will make her official announcement for Congress this Sunday, Jan. 19 at 3 p.m. in front of the Nevada Legislative Building in Carson City. Following the announcement, there will be an open house at her campaign office, located at 1950 E College Pkwy, No. 201.
If you would like more information about Patricia, please visit her website, https://www.ackerman4congress.com and if you would like to volunteer, email us at info@ackerman4congress.us.
Events around Carson City for Monday, Dec. 30, plus New Year's Eve happenings
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/29/2019 - 6:54pmAs we head into the final Monday of 2019, we're looking at a slight chance of light snow in the morning as a weak weather system brushes the region. Events around the Carson City area include a driver's education class offered through Western Nevada College Continuing Education, a luncheon featuring Patricia Ackerman, a Democratic primary candidate for Nevada's 2nd Congressional District, art activities and more.
House candidate to speak at Carson City Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/27/2019 - 2:07amThe featured speaker at Monday's Carson City Democratic luncheon will be Patricia Ackerman, a Democratic primary candidate for Nevada's 2nd Congressional District.
Monday night forum hosts Carson City candidates; second forum held tonight, Tuesday, Oct. 16
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 10/15/2018 - 10:06pmThe public town forum Monday evening at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall brought together political candidates to take questions from the audience and discuss their platforms.
The League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada, partnered with Sierra Nevada Forums, American Association of University Women Capital Branch, PFLAG Carson Region, Partnership Carson City, and the Carson City Arts and Culture Coalition are hosting the series, the last of which will be held tonight, Tuesday, October 16.
League of Women Voters hosts Carson City election forum series beginning Monday
Submitted by editor on Sun, 10/07/2018 - 11:01amThe League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada, in partnership with Sierra Nevada Forums, American Association of University Women Capital (NV) Branch, PFLAG Carson Region, Partnership Carson City, and Carson City Arts & Culture Coalition will present a series of election forums this Monday and Tuesday and again Oct. 15-16.