https://www.kunr.org/2026-election Stories from the KUNR newsroom and regional partners related to the 2026 elections. en-US Copyright Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:45:06 GMT https://www.kunr.org/local-stories/2026-10-13/for-voters-nevadas-new-in-person-process-will-look-like-the-old-one Election officials introduced new voting equipment for 2026 to increase transparency. But the user interface remains unchanged. Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:45:06 GMT https://www.kunr.org/local-stories/2026-10-13/for-voters-nevadas-new-in-person-process-will-look-like-the-old-one Bert Johnson https://www.kunr.org/nevada-state-government/2026-10-09/why-kunr-had-an-empty-podium-at-our-gubernatorial-candidate-forum KUNR Public Radio’s political reporter, Lucia Starbuck, explains why there was an empty podium at our gubernatorial candidate forum in partnership with the nonpartisan organization Sierra Nevada Forums, the Republican-led effort to prevent the event from happening, and how it was able to proceed as scheduled. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:34:13 GMT https://www.kunr.org/nevada-state-government/2026-10-09/why-kunr-had-an-empty-podium-at-our-gubernatorial-candidate-forum Lucia Starbuck https://www.kunr.org/local-stories/2026-10-01/nprs-tamara-keith-talks-cd2-republican-relationship-with-media-and-swing-voters NPR’s Senior Political Correspondent Tamara Keith spent several days reporting and speaking with journalism students in Reno this week. She sat down with KUNR’s Lucia Starbuck to discuss what she’s learned and how it compares with the rest of the country. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:04:40 GMT https://www.kunr.org/local-stories/2026-10-01/nprs-tamara-keith-talks-cd2-republican-relationship-with-media-and-swing-voters Lucia Starbuck https://www.kunr.org/en-espanol/2026-09-30/escuche-esta-entrevista-ampliada-con-aaron-ford-sobre-centros-de-datos-e-inteligencia-artificial El candidato demócrata a gobernador Aaron Ford habló sobre su agenda para los centros de datos en Purple Politics Nevada, transmitido en vivo el viernes por la mañana. Lucia Starbuck, de KUNR, conversó con él en una entrevista ampliada para conocer más sobre las medidas de protección que propone para los centros de datos y la inteligencia artificial en general. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:35:02 GMT https://www.kunr.org/en-espanol/2026-09-30/escuche-esta-entrevista-ampliada-con-aaron-ford-sobre-centros-de-datos-e-inteligencia-artificial Lucia Starbuck https://www.kunr.org/local-stories/2026-09-18/listen-to-this-extended-interview-with-aaron-ford-on-data-centers-and-ai Democratic gubernatorial candidate Aaron Ford discussed his data center agenda on Purple Politics Nevada live on Friday morning. KUNR’s Lucia Starbuck sat down with him for an extended interview to learn more about the guardrails he wants for data centers and AI in general. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 22:07:55 GMT https://www.kunr.org/local-stories/2026-09-18/listen-to-this-extended-interview-with-aaron-ford-on-data-centers-and-ai Lucia Starbuck https://www.kunr.org/local-stories/2026-08-17/pete-buttigieg-and-teresa-benitez-thompson-talk-to-veterans-in-reno Democratic Northern Nevada Congressional District 2 candidate Teresa Benitez-Thompson and former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg spoke about veterans’ issues with a crowd of roughly 100 people at Craft Wine and Beer in Reno on Saturday. Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:57:02 GMT https://www.kunr.org/local-stories/2026-08-17/pete-buttigieg-and-teresa-benitez-thompson-talk-to-veterans-in-reno Lucia Starbuck https://www.kunr.org/local-stories/2026-06-29/mail-ballots-in-nevada-can-continue-to-be-counted-after-election-day On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled mail ballots can be counted after Election Day, allowing the process to continue in Nevada. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:10:02 GMT https://www.kunr.org/local-stories/2026-06-29/mail-ballots-in-nevada-can-continue-to-be-counted-after-election-day Lucia Starbuck https://www.kunr.org/u-s-headlines/2026-06-09/in-nevada-trumps-policies-are-making-things-tough-for-republican-gov-joe-lombardo In one of the most competitive races for governor this year, Nevada Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford will challenge Republican Gov. Joe Lomardo for his office in November. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:08:07 GMT https://www.kunr.org/u-s-headlines/2026-06-09/in-nevada-trumps-policies-are-making-things-tough-for-republican-gov-joe-lombardo Paul Boger https://www.kunr.org/nevada-2026-primary-results Get the latest on Nevada’s gubernatorial and U.S. House primary races, and explore quick links to local race results. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:00:00 GMT https://www.kunr.org/nevada-2026-primary-results NPR Staff https://www.kunr.org/nevada-state-government/2026-06-08/nevada-governors-race-will-reflect-national-political-environment Nevada is among a handful of states with a gubernatorial race worth watching after Tuesday’s Primary Election. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:47:42 GMT https://www.kunr.org/nevada-state-government/2026-06-08/nevada-governors-race-will-reflect-national-political-environment Lucia Starbuck