Fresh blow for DeSantis as another top official leaves super PAC backing him Ron DeSantis has struggled to redirect his stagnant presidential campaign, which has fallen far short of expectations The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2023
Senate GOP’s favorite in Nevada did not trust McConnell last cycle Nevada Senate candidate Sam Brown railed against Washington PACs and McConnell when they backed an opponent in 2022. Now they support him. Roll Call · Aug 3, 2023
Retired Army Capt. Sam Brown mounts 2nd bid for US Senate in Nevada after losing GOP primary in 2022 Retired Army Capt. Sam Brown is running for U.S. Senate in Nevada again The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023
Inside the deepening rivalry between Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom California Gov. Gavin Newsom says there’s no chance “on God’s green earth” he’s running for president in 2024 The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023
DeSantis quiet on Trump indictment as he faces conservatives in Trump country Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis condemned Walt Disney World and the U.S. Justice Department — not his chief Republican rival, Donald Trump — as he courted Nevada Republicans deep in the heart of Trump country The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2023
Election denier Jim Marchant to run for Senate in Nevada A Nevada Republican who led a movement of candidates who promoted Donald Trump's lies of a stolen 2020 election is set to announce he will run for the U.S. Senate next year against Democratic incumbent Jacky Rosen in the swing state The Independent UK · May 2, 2023
Longtime Trump ally Laxalt joins PAC supporting DeSantis Former Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt, a longtime Donald Trump ally, will help lead a political action committee that's encouraging Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to seek the Republican presidential nomination in 2024 The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2023
Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen of Nevada running for reelection Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen of Nevada says she is running for reelection The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023
Here are the top law firms paid to defend DeSantis’ culture war policies As Gov. Ron DeSantis has waged an aggressive war on what he considers “woke” culture, his ideas have come under fierce legal fire, with more than 15 lawsuits challenging his policies. Miami Herald · Dec 28, 2022
‘Remarkable legacy’: Harry Reid still influences Nevada's political landscape LAS VEGAS — One year ago this week, Nevada’s most powerful federal representative died, but he still continues to play a major role in Silver State politics. Tribune News Service · Dec 27, 2022
Nephew calls Republican who tearfully opposed gay marriage bill a homophobe Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler voted against bill protecting same-sex marriage but Andrew Hartzler, who is gay, was unimpressed The Guardian - US · Dec 10, 2022
The biggest losers in the US midterm elections? Republican mega-donors Donors like Peter Thiel poured millions into candidates that no amount of money could sell to voters while Mehmet Oz self-funded a failed run The Guardian - US · Dec 6, 2022
Latinos stuck with Democrats in 2022 elections, poll shows RENO, Nevada — Despite efforts by Republicans to make inroads with Nevada’s Latino voters, early CNN exit polls show that outreach was largely unsuccessful. Tribune News Service · Nov 24, 2022
Think Trump is done for? Think again The key analysis from the US midterms coverage over the past two weeks have been that the so-called “red wave” turned out to be a ripple and that the Republican Party underperformed. Former President Donald Trump, the theory goes, is losing: Trump-backed untraditional candidates in swing states were largely defeated,… The Conversation · Nov 23, 2022
Tribune News Service · Nov 21, 2022 Did the televised hearings on Jan. 6 insurrection tip some midterm races to Democrats? WASHINGTON — A House inquiry into the Capitol insurrection helped focus voters’ attention before the midterms on the risk that election deniers posed to democracy, potentially tipping key races away from GOP candidates backed by Donald Trump.
The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2022 Nevada GOP candidate for US Senate concedes race to Democrat The Republican challenger to Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto in Nevada is conceding that he lost the election, saying that although the race was very close he won’t contest the result
Tribune News Service · Nov 15, 2022 Ted Cruz sounds off on midterms, but emerges unscathed despite so-so results in 17-state bus tour WASHINGTON — One day before the midterms, Sen. Ted Cruz was brimming with confidence about the GOP’s prospects.
Salon · Nov 14, 2022 Mitch slammed over GOP Senate defeat "You almost need to stand in awe of the incompetence"
Tribune News Service · Nov 13, 2022 Sen. Cortez Masto pledges to continue fight for Nevada after reelection LAS VEGAS — Democratic U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, fresh from a narrow victory in a hard-fought race that determined control of the U.S. Senate, vowed to keep working for all Nevadans, regardless of whether they voted for her.
Salon · Nov 13, 2022 Democrats keep Senate majority The midterms are being referred to as a "catastrophic embarrassment" for Republicans
Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2022 Midterms: Democrats keep control of US Senate after winning crucial Nevada seat There will still be a run-off Senate election in Georgia
The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2022 Why AP called Nevada Senate race for Catherine Cortez Masto A batch of votes from the Las Vegas area gave Democratic incumbent Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto a 5,000-vote lead late Saturday that The Associated Press determined she would not relinquish
Tribune News Service · Nov 13, 2022 Cortez Masto defeats Adam Laxalt in US Senate race LAS VEGAS — Democratic incumbent Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto narrowly won her reelection after defeating Republican Adam Laxalt, the Associated Press projected Saturday night.
The Guardian - US · Nov 13, 2022 Catherine Cortez Masto wins Nevada Senate race to hold Democratic seat The race was among the tightest in the country and saw record spending with the incumbent senator nearly beaten
The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2022 Why the AP called control of the US Senate for the Democrats A batch of newly counted ballots from the Las Vegas area effectively handed Democrats control of the Senate late Saturday by tilting the Nevada race in favor of incumbent Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto