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Backed by pro-film subsidy groups, carpenter challenges progressive Assembly Democratic incumbent

By Michael Lyle - May 15, 2026

Tennessee Democrats lock arms on the Tennessee House floor in protest of a Republican redistricting vote that split up a majority-Black, majority-Democratic congressional district. Tennessee is one of several states redrawing its congressional maps in the aftermath of a recent US Supreme Court decision. (Photo by John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookout)

The redistricting frenzy is scrambling the midterm elections. Here’s where things stand now.

By Anna Claire Vollers - May 15, 2026

Commentary

Henderson parks and recreation opportunities must be sustained  

By Morrigan DeVito - May 15, 2026

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2026 Voter Guide

The Current's guide to the 2026 Nevada Primary Election on June 9.

Nevada Votes: 2026

Trump elections order would create chaotic ‘nightmare,’ Democrats and allies tell court

BY Ashley Murray and Jonathan Shorman - May 14, 2026

Four challengers seeking to oust Henderson mayor

BY Dana Gentry - May 14, 2026

Police union president, addiction recovery CEO challenge incumbent in Las Vegas City Council race

BY Jeniffer Solis - May 14, 2026

As property insurance crisis worsens, some lawmakers target Big Oil

BY Alex Brown - May 14, 2026

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Commentary

Amid elevated disaster risks Tahoe cannot afford tourism business-driven governance 

BY Pamela Mahoney Tsigdinos - May 13, 2026

How to really appreciate Nevada’s teachers

BY Rachel Croft - May 12, 2026

ICE at polling places is against federal and state law. Lombardo should say so.

BY Kerry Durmick - May 6, 2026

Middle East conflict looks increasingly like a war nobody can win

BY Bamo Nouri and Inderjeet Parmar - April 27, 2026

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Trump taps former career ICE official to lead agency

BY Ariana Figueroa - May 13, 2026

Free prison, jail calls linked to lower costs, better outcomes in new report

BY Amanda Hernández - May 13, 2026

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It’s not (just) location: Why gas is so high in NV even though US is a net exporter of oil products

BY Hugh Jackson - May 13, 2026

Hope for Prisoners founder investigated for alleged misconduct 

BY Dana Gentry - April 30, 2026

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Kevin Warsh, U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee for chair of the Federal Reserve, testifies during his Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs confirmation hearing on April 21, 2026. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Senate confirms Warsh, Trump’s pick to replace Powell as Fed chair

BY Ashley Murray - May 13, 2026

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth listens to questions during a news conference at the Pentagon on March 2, 2026. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Cost of Iran war rises to $29B as US gas prices spike

BY Ashley Murray - May 12, 2026

Cannizzaro, Conine clash in Democratic AG primary

BY April Corbin Girnus - May 12, 2026

Addiction recovery advocate vs. union shop steward in Democratic Assembly primary

BY Michael Lyle - May 12, 2026

Three Republicans vie in primary race for Clark County Public Administrator 

BY Dana Gentry - May 12, 2026

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