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US Judge Refuses Again To Block Nevada's Mail-In Primary

May 28, 2020

RENO, Nev. (AP) — A federal judge has again rejected a conservative voting rights group's bid to block the mail-in primary election now underway in Nevada as part of an effort to guard against the spread of the coronavirus at traditional polling places.

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Citing Concerns About Access For 'Seniors,' West Virginia's Governor Delays Primary

Apr 01, 2020
More than a dozen states have delayed primaries because of the coronavirus.
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On Heels Of Nevada Caucus, Democrats Want Switch To Primary

Feb 28, 2020
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Top Democrats in Nevada began calling this week for the state to switch to a presidential primary, The move comes after the state's presidential caucuses last weekend.
 
Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid helped Nevada move to its cove
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Democrat Andrew Gillum's surprise victory in the Florida gubernatorial primary sets up a race between a young, black progressive and Rep. Ron DeSantis, a Republican who has staked his political career on his ties to President Trump.

5 Takeaways From A Surprise Win In Florida And A Nasty Race In Arizona

Aug 29, 2018
Andrew Gillum's upset victory in the Florida Democratic gubernatorial primary pits a young, black Democratic progressive against a Republican who has staked his career on his ties to Trump.
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Travis Brenda is a math teacher at Rockcastle County High School who ousted Jonathan Shell in a primary election Tuesday. Shell is a key member of the Republican leadership team that has orchestrated the teacher pension bill, the tax increases and the ch

After Rallying At The Capitol, A Dozen Teachers Win Primary Races In Kentucky

May 23, 2018
A math teacher ousted one of Kentucky's top Republicans in a primary race. Forty-one current and former teachers were on the ballot and this is just one state where educators are running for office.
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Rick Colyer votes at the Durham County Library North Regional in Durham, N.C., Tuesday.

4 Takeaways From The Big Primary Kickoff Night

May 09, 2018
Republicans dodged a big bullet with a convicted coal executive's loss of the GOP Senate primary. But they continue to be the party facing more division.
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"After three combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, I know first hand what it is like to have my gun be the only thing between life and death," says former Georgia state Sen. Hunter Hill in his ad running for governor.

After Parkland, Some Republicans Try To Outdo Each Other On Gun Rights In Primaries

May 08, 2018
One campaign ad in Georgia, in which the candidate for governor points a gun at a young man, has spurred national outrage. Clinging to gun rights has been a strategy in some GOP primary races.
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DNC Chairman Tom Perez has called for the party to reform the way it uses superdelegates in its presidential nominating process.

DNC Group Calls For Drastic Cut In 'Superdelegates' As Part Of Nomination Process

Dec 09, 2017
The Unity Reform Commission is calling for a 60 percent reduction in superdelegates and wants the party to offer same-day party affiliation switching. It calls its recommendations "historic."
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Rep. Chaka Fattah, D-Pa., facing multiple federal indictments, lost his primary bid on Tuesday night.

First House Incumbent Loses Primary, Plus 4 Other Important Down-Ballot Results

Apr 27, 2016
The Democratic establishment's favored candidates won in two Senate contests, and a millionaire wine mogul's $12.4 million went down the drain in the most expensive House primary this year.
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Who Won the Primaries

Jun 15, 2012

Tuesday was Primary Election Day. There were numerous challengers to the parties' preferred candidates and then a few of the races were just lotteries. We look at who won and who lost and what it tells us about the election in November.

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Mitt Romney says the President Should Have Done More on Foreclosures

Mar 05, 2012
Mitt Romney said last night that the President should have done more to help the housing market and foreclosures. He was speaking after his win in the Michigan and Arizona primaries.
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The State of Republican Politics

Feb 01, 2012

The Florida primary will be yet another decisive turn in the Republican nominating process and whatever the result, the candidates will be looking to the Nevada caucuses this Saturday. Conservative activist Chuck Muth and New York-based journalist McKay Coppins join us to discuss what they've seen so far and what they're looking for in the coming days.

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The Impact of the South Carolina Primary

Jan 24, 2012
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich surged in the final days of the South Carolina primary to take a double-digit win. That was a win that most pundits had not expected a week earlier when they were confidently predicting that Romney would remain the frontrunner and was almost guaranteed the party's nomination.
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After New Hampshire

Jan 13, 2012
The conventional wisdom is that Mitt Romney is unbeatable after he takes the New Hampshire primary. So what will happen after New Hampshire? Two more primaries are scheduled in South Carolina and Florida before the action finally comes to the Nevada caucuses.
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The Florida Primary Fiasco

Oct 05, 2011
The race is on..
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Brad Leutwyler, Republican candidate for Congressional District 3

Jul 02, 2010
Dina Titus represents a fair chunk of Southern Nevada, including Henderson, Summerlin, and most of unincorporated Clark County. But Brad Leutwyler wants to change that.
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Tea Leaves: Forecasting the US Senate Primary Race

Jun 17, 2010
Bartering for chickens. Winning the Tea Party endorsement. Campaign finance rules, and voter turnout...What will tip the balance at the voting booths? Who's leading the pack in race for Harry Reid's Senate seat? And who has your vote?

Throw your questions and comments at our political pundits and jump into the conversation here...
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Ed Bridges, Republican candidate for Congressional District 3

Jun 03, 2010
There are a number of Republicans looking to unseat Congresswoman Dina Titus..
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Fred Conquest, Democratic candidate for Governor

May 28, 2010
Rory Reid has no Democratic challengers for the gubernatorial race..
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Congresswoman Dina Titus candidate for Congressional District 3

May 26, 2010
Some Democratic incumbents are losing their primaries. Should Congresswoman Dina Titus be worried? Dina Titus talks about the hard-hit economy and what she'll do in Washington if she gets re-elected. Have a question for Congresswoman Titus? Post it here!
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John Beard, Democratic candidate for Congressional District 3

May 25, 2010
Some pundits say Dina Titus is a shoo-in for the Democratic primary. But John Beard takes issue with that.
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Joe Heck, Republican candidate for Congressional District 3

May 25, 2010
Former Nevada State Senator Joe Heck is looking to take on Dina Titus for District 3. He's got political experience and backing from some top members in D.
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State Senate District 7: Democratic Candidates

May 18, 2010
We continue our candidate series with State Senate District 7. Do you live East of the Strip and South of Sahara? What issues affect your neighborhood? Call Democrats Mark Manendo and Kathy McClain with your questions at 10 a.m. Call 258-3552 or e-mail son@knpr.org.
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Danny Tarkanian, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate

May 07, 2010
It's a month until the primary, and the candidate races are already on fire. We're interviewing some of the top contenders on KNPR's "State of Nevada" over the next few weeks. Danny Tarkanian answers your questions about his run to unseat Senator Harry Reid, his ad supporting the Arizona immigration bill, and other issues. Got questions for Danny? Call 258-3552 or e-mail son@knpr.org.
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Nevada Primary Follow-up

Aug 13, 2008
Jon Ralston, Host, "Face to Face" on Las Vegas One, and Political Columnist, LV Sun

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