Nevada Political Journal
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Nevada is pushing to be the first primary state in the Democratic presidential nominating process. Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina, and Michigan are also vying for early primary slots. The DNC will evaluate the primary calendar and decide. Read more → nevadapoliticaljournal.com/stories/neva...
Nevada's overall crime rate dropped by 12.6%, a steeper decline than the 8.4% decrease across all U.S. states. Read more → nevadapoliticaljournal.com/stories/neva...
As Nevada’s 2026 general election approaches, voters will decide on several ballot initiatives addressing issues like voter-ID and abortion rights. Read more → nevadapoliticaljournal.com/stories/neva...
Nevada expanded its mail-voting use in 2020 to all active registered voters due to COVID-19. This temporary measure was made permanent in 2021 through state legislation, placing Nevada among eight states conducting all-mail elections. Read more → nevadapoliticaljournal.com/stories/neva...
A defense funding bill fell short of 60 votes. Schumer directed the block, citing reasons similar for blocking government funding. Nevada's @cortezmasto.senate.gov supported the bill, while @rosen.senate.gov voted no. Shutdown lacks 5 Dem votes to end. 👉 nevadapoliticaljournal.com/stories/how-...
In the 2024 general election, about 45% of votes were cast by mail. All about Nevada's mail voting system @ nevadapoliticaljournal.com/stories/neva...
As Nevada’s 2026 general election approaches, voters will decide on several ballot initiatives addressing issues like voter-ID and abortion rights. Three measures are certified for the ballot, with two others nearing qualification. Read More → nevadapoliticaljournal.com/stories/neva...
The Senate returns today and is expected to vote again on a House-passed measure to fund the government. It's fallen short of the 60-vote threshold seven times. @SenJackyRosen (D) has consistently voted for the shutdown, while @SenCortezMasto (D) has voted against the shutdown. The previous shutdown
The government shutdown, now in its 10th day, continues to impact Nevada, which lost $44 million in revenue during the 2019 shutdown. Nevada Senator Jacky Rosen (D) voted for shutdown, while Senator Cortez Masto (D) voted against shutdown. Read more —> nevadapoliticaljournal.com/stories/how-...
The Nevada Secretary of State's Office <@NVSOS> launched a new site to increase transparency and confidence in Nevada’s elections. Read more —> www.nvsos.gov/sos/Home/Com...
Nevada Crime Rate 2024 Drops 12.6% in Violent and Property Crimes Beating U.S. Average. Read more —> nevadapoliticaljournal.com/stories/neva...
According to the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, 32% of students at UNLV and UNR believe using violence to stop campus speech is acceptable. Both universities received an "F" grade in free speech rankings among 257 colleges. Read more —> nevadapoliticaljournal.com/stories/free...
The athletic programs at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) and the University of Nevada, Reno (Nevada) are vital economic drivers. Read more —> nevadapoliticaljournal.com/stories/neva...
Nevada is one of 20 states permitting mail-in ballots to arrive after Election Day. More @ —> nevadapoliticaljournal.com/stories/neva...
Nevada's crime rate fell 12.6% in 2024—faster than the U.S. 8.4% drop—with violent crimes down 7.3% and property crimes down 13.5%. Murders dropped 16.4% and vehicle thefts plunged 30.2%. Read more @ —> nevadapoliticaljournal.com/stories/neva...
Labor unions hold significant sway in Nevada’s politics. As of 2024, Nevada’s workforce includes approximately 166K union members. Unions are the leading donor category to Nevada legislators during election cycles. Read more —> nevadapoliticaljournal.com/stories/unio...
Nevada’s budget depends significantly on federal funds to support essential services, with Medicaid being a big recipient. Read more —> nevadapoliticaljournal.com/stories/neva...
Mail ballots in Nevada: A look at history, usage, and integrity.
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Nevada’s @SenCortezMasto joined @SenFettermanPA & @SenAngusKing —the only 3 @SenateDems—to vote against #GovernmentShutdown. NV’s 2nd Senator, Dem. @SenJackyRosen, voted for shutdown. The 2019 shutdown cost Nevada over $44M in just 35 days. More @ —> nevadapoliticaljournal.com/stories/how-...
Nevada Voters to Decide on Voter ID, Abortion Rights, and Election Reforms in 2026. More @ —> nevadapoliticaljournal.com/stories/neva...