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Purple Politics Nevada with Lucia Starbuck

Blue tsunami sweeps Nevada

By Lucia Starbuck
Published November 13, 2026 at 12:07 PM PST
Congresswoman-elect Teresa Benitez-Thomson takes a photo with a supporter at the Washoe Dems election night watch party at the GSR in Reno, Nevada, on Nov. 3, 2026.
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Congresswoman-elect Teresa Benitez-Thomson takes a photo with a supporter at the Washoe Dems election night watch party at the GSR in Reno, Nevada, on Nov. 3, 2026.

A blue tsunami swept over the country and took Nevada with it. What can we expect during the legislative session, on city council, or in Congress? Tune in to Purple Politics Nevada, hosted by Lucia Starbuck, to find out.

Guests: KNPR producer, reporter, and host of State of Nevada Paul Boger, KUNR reporting intern Malory Shaw, and UNR associate professor of political science Jeremy Gelman.

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Lucia Starbuck
Lucia Starbuck is an award-winning political journalist and the host of KUNR’s monthly show <i>Purple Politics Nevada</i>. She is passionate about reporting during election season, attending community events, and talking to people about the issues that matter most to them.
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