Michelle Billman

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Early voting in Nevada starts in late May for the primary election and the Washoe County Commission has three district seats that are open. Despite these races just getting underway, there's already been a lot of controversy that's come up. To learn more about what's transpired, KUNR's Michelle Billman spoke with Tabitha Mueller, a reporter for The Nevada Independent.

The candidates for Sparks mayor, and two city council seats open this election cycle, will advance directly to the general election. That’s due to a change to the city’s charter under Senate Bill 82, which was passed in the last legislative session and says that if there are only two candidates running, their names won’t appear on the primary ballot. KUNR’s Michelle Billman spoke with Tabitha Mueller, a reporter for The Nevada Independent, to break down what we know about these races so far.

Looking at city government in Reno, there are two city council seats up for grabs this election. There's also a crowded field for mayor and questions have been raised about how term limits could come into play for that race. To break this all down, KUNR’s Michelle Billman spoke with Tabitha Mueller, a reporter for The Nevada Independent.

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