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Move over 2026, 2028 hopefuls are already swarming Nevada.

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Move over 2026, 2028 hopefuls are already swarming Nevada.

Oct 15, 2026 · 1:00 PM · Mini Racker

Indy Elections takes you behind the headlines of Nevada politics, delivering scoops and smart analysis on the races that could reshape our lives. You can change your newsletter settings here. In today's edition: Why we're already talking about the 2028 presidential election.…

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OPINION: Tired of political spam texts and emails? It's only going to get worse.

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OPINION: Tired of political spam texts and emails? It's only going to get worse.

Oct 15, 2026 · 9:00 AM · Michael Schaus

Like a cavalcade of AI slop pouring directly into our inboxes, the weeks before an election tend to bring out the worst of the worst when it comes to unsolicited texts and phone calls from candidates.

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Nevada's next budget could see at least $1 billion boost. Here's why.

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Nevada's next budget could see at least $1 billion boost. Here's why.

Oct 15, 2026 · 9:00 AM · Eric Neugeboren

The forecasts are likely to be welcome news for the Legislature and governor, though economists noted some reasons for revenue growth are inflation and higher insurance premiums.

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Is the Iran war driving up gas prices in Nevada?

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Is the Iran war driving up gas prices in Nevada?

Oct 15, 2026 · 8:55 AM · Tabitha Mueller

Check out our Fact Brief to learn the answer.

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Algunos sindicatos de Nevada apoyan los centros de datos. Ahora tienen que convencer a los demás.

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Algunos sindicatos de Nevada apoyan los centros de datos. Ahora tienen que convencer a los demás.

Oct 15, 2026 · 8:15 AM · Kate Reynolds

Preguntas acerca de los centros de datos aún no están generando fracturas notables dentro de la comunidad laboral de Nevada, pero hay desacuerdos. Algunos sindicatos quieren más proyectos para esos centros de datos. Otros quieren una pausa en construcciones.

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What happens in Vegas goes global as noted PR, lobbying firm R&R Partners undergoes merger

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What happens in Vegas goes global as noted PR, lobbying firm R&R Partners undergoes merger

Oct 14, 2026 · 3:00 PM · Howard Stutz

Representatives said the merger will allow the agency to better advocate for Las Vegas, especially as international travel dips.

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OPINION: Nevada is right to sue over its newly curbed Colorado River allocation

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OPINION: Nevada is right to sue over its newly curbed Colorado River allocation

Oct 14, 2026 · 9:00 AM · Gary Wockner

Not only do Nevada and Las Vegas in particular use less Colorado River water than any other state in the basin, Southern Nevada has built the most aggressive water conservation programs anywhere in the seven-state system.

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Joe Lombardo is running as an education governor. Here's how to grade his record.

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Joe Lombardo is running as an education governor. Here's how to grade his record.

Oct 14, 2026 · 9:00 AM · Rocío Hernández

Gov. Joe Lombardo has accomplished many of his K-12 education goals during his term including increasing funding and expanding school choice. But some educators say they give his efforts an F.

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Can you still vote in Nevada even if you miss a registration deadline?

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Can you still vote in Nevada even if you miss a registration deadline?

Oct 14, 2026 · 8:55 AM · Eric Neugeboren

Find out in our latest Fact Brief.

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Cambio en Servicio Postal podría dejar sin contar algunas boletas por correo en el Condado Washoe

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Cambio en Servicio Postal podría dejar sin contar algunas boletas por correo en el Condado Washoe

Oct 14, 2026 · 8:15 AM · Piper Heath

En la elección primaria de Washoe, los matasellos tardíos fueron la principal razón por la que se rechazaron boletas por correo, aunque la mayoría llegó dentro del período de gracia de Nevada.

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