2026 election

Greg Kidd is running for Northern Nevada’s congressional seat again, but this time, as a Democrat, not an Independent candidate. Kidd, who is also a former Republican, said the Dems are the only functioning party right now.

Season 4 of Purple Politics Nevada, hosted by KUNR’s Lucia Starbuck, examined the governor's race during the 2026 midterms, nonpartisans, and the economy.

Nevada Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo, who is running for re-election, has proposed a ballot petition to ban transgender athletes from participating in sports with the gender they identify as.

The US Postal Service (USPS) has advised against relying on postmarks to identify when mail is first picked up, forcing Nevada’s top election official to explore alternatives to accurately determine when a ballot is mailed.

The Vote Nevada PAC withdrew its ballot petition to create an independent redistricting commission. This comes after the group was sued.