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For years the conventional wisdom was Washoe County Republicans always helped balance out Clark County's Democratic advantage. Yet that didn't happen Tuesday night.While Jim Gibbons gubernatorial hopes were saved by a 15,000+ advantage in the supposedly GOP-friendly confines of Washoe, his wave of support didn't carry over for most of the other Republicans (even the ...

Although Nevada's gubernatorial race didn't go the way Craig Bergland wanted (he endorsed Democrat Dina Titus two days before the election), the first-time candidate can draw solace in the fact that he single-handedly qualified his Green Party for ballot status in 2008.Needing one percent of the combined number of votes placed in Nevada's three congressional ...

If Clark County's election site is correct, all 1,083 precincts have reported in by 11 p.m. thereby sealing the fate of Democrats Dina Titus and Tessa Hafen.Titus, whose strength was Clark, was trailing Jim Gibbons (R) by around 17,500 with just a few rural counties to go. Hafen, meanwhile, was trailing incumbent Jon Porter (R) ...

It only took Nevada's Douglas County 25 minutes to have 100% of their precincts reported.No real surprises in the conservative county as Jim Gibbons (R) scored a 63-31 victory over Dina Titus (D) in the gubernatorial race. Dean Heller (R) had a 20-point edge on Jill Derby (D) for Congressional District 2.And in some bad ...

Besides Reno's TV stations (or at least 2,4 &8) running election results shows tonight at 10 p.m., there are also the following web sites for up-to-the-minute numbers for Nevada and the Nation.Nevada:Official Nevada Secretary of State Results Site -- All results by county are listed.Clark County Results -- Sometimes posts quicker than state site.Washoe County ...

With most of the major political races this year considered toss-ups, it might be time to start considering the role of the spoiler.Though polling between one and five percent, this year's assortment of third-party candidates and an independent may actual affect the outcome of a handful of races where victory could be decided by as ...

With the election finally at hand, we decided to ask Nevada candidates for some final words. Yesterday we heard from Bob Beers (both of them), Shelley Berkley and others. Today it's Don Chairez and Danny Tarkanian's turn."In my career as a District Court Judge, I stood up for the property rights of Nevadans against oppressive ...

Nevada's top political pundit, Jon Ralston, made his predictions for tomorrow's elections and the recurring theme is -- it will be close.With a lead-in of "the quintet below could go either way - thus the onset of self-pity - but here's what I think," Ralston laid out his picks.GovernorJim Gibbons (R) -- 46%Dina Titus (D) ...

After months of fundraising, political forums and pressing the flesh, Nevada candidates finally have the finish line in sight. As such, we decided to ask them for some final words on the election."I’m voting Republican."--Bob Beers (R), State Senator Clark Co. No. 6“I want to encourage all registered voters in the State of Nevada to ...

In a campaign filled with 11th-hour surprises, another was added Sunday when Green candidate Craig Bergland told Dullard Mush he was supporting Democratic opponent Dina Titus in Nevada's gubernatorial race."I spoke with Ms. Titus this morning, and am supporting her for governor," said Bergland. "My fears of a Gibbons Governorship far outweigh my personal political ...

In what may be a first this election season, Democratic Secretary of State candidate Ross Miller is sending mailers to Republican households.Though the word "Democrat" is conspicuously absent, Miller's endorsement from the National Rifle Association (NRA) and his lifetime membership in the gun rights organization isn't.In a close race, and this one has been back-and-forth, ...

Besides Brian Krolicki's apparent lock in the Nevada's Lt. Governor race, only Democrat Attorney General candidate Catherine Cortez Masto has a sizable lead in the state's constitutional office campaigns.Thanks to an aggressive TV campaign and a 10-to-1 fundraising advantage over the GOP's Don Chairez, Masto has pulled out to a 10-point lead, though there remains ...

The hotly-contested race for the Nevada Supreme Court (Seat F) currently has challenger Clark County District Judge Nancy Saitta with a five-point lead over sitting Justice Nancy Becker.Although there are plenty of undecided voters (37%), Saitta has the 31-26 advantage over Becker.In the race for Seat G, current Supreme Court Justice Michael Douglas holds a ...

While it appears PISTOL, Education First and the minimum wage are headed for victory, the picture remains a little smoky for Questions 4,5 &7, according to a Las Vegas Review Journal Poll taken October 26-30.Question 1: Education FirstFor -- 54%Against -- 29Undecided -- 17Question 2: Nevada Property Owners Bill of RightsFor -- 54%Against -- 25Undecided ...

Both Dean Heller and Jon Porter were buoyed by the latest poll showing them increasing their leads in their hotly-contested races for Congress.Republican Heller had an eight-point lead (47-39) over Democrat Jill Derby in CD-2, while GOP CD-3 incumbent Porter leads Democratic newcomer Tessa Hafen 46% to 39%. Both races, though, had undecided voters in ...

Maybe that's not the best headline to go with (that and do people still say "stoners"), but it is still pretty accurate.With support from all parts of the political spectrum (the people, not politicians), Nevada's Question 7 would legalize marijuana for sale (in government-regulated stores) as well as beef up penalties for driving while under ...

Republican Brian Krolicki continues to dominate the Nevada Lt. Governor's race with a 16-point lead over Democrat Bob Unger.Despite the promise of a large influx of his own money, Unger has yet to be seen in recent days in the Reno television market. As a result he is polling only 29% to Krolicki's 45%. The ...

Though it seems a new problem for Nevada Republican gubernatorial candidate Jim Gibbons pops up on a daily basis, he still is leading Democrat Dina Titus according to the latest poll from the Las Vegas Review Journal.Taken from October 26 through October 30 (which would be in the aftermath of Chrissy Mazzeo's press conference) the ...

Apparently they're under 30, living in the suburbs and like to write about themselves. Go figure.That and more interesting stats about bloggers are in a poll conducted by the Pew Internet & American Life Project, which interviewed people from July 2005 to April 2006.Titled A Portrait of the Internet's New Storytellers, among the findings in ...

A Vicent E. Montoya popped up over on Inside Nevada Politics by posting that they were now Martha Sandoval's attorney and wanted to set the record straight on the two-decades old Jim and Dawn Gibbons hiring/not hiring her as a nanny story. All just in time for the November election, naturally.While Montoya rehashes the story ...