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KUNR 2026 Election Coverage
Politics: The midterm races you aren’t hearing about
In the coming days, voters across the country will cast their ballots in midterm elections that could shift the balance of power in Washington. A lot of focus has been devoted to the contested races for Congress, with billions of dollars being spent on critical statewide contests and referendums.
‘Nobody wants a federal agent at a polling location’: Aguilar says ahead of Election Day
Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar cited Nevada as having the second-most secure elections and being prepared for federal interference.
State and local election officials urge Nevadans to vote, call Trump Administration attempts to interfere a ‘distraction’
Recent polling shows a majority of voters are worried about election interference. But public officials say the process will be open and fair.
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Una encuesta reciente muestra que la mayoría de los votantes está preocupada por la interferencia electoral. Sin embargo, las autoridades aseguran que el proceso será transparente y justo. -
Para Rose Barber, lograr que los jóvenes se involucren en la política comienza por hacerles sentir que tienen un espacio en ella. -
La pregunta 1 de la boleta electoral del condado de Washoe plantea a los votantes si los propietarios de vehículos eléctricos e híbridos deberían pagar una tarifa anual para ayudar a compensar la pérdida de ingresos provenientes del impuesto a la gasolina. Si se aprueba, la propuesta, que no es vinculante, se presentará como proyecto de ley durante la sesión legislativa estatal de 2027.
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