The Impact Nevada TV program for this weekend includes a conversation with Review-Journal political writer Ben Spillman about the first half of the Nevada Legislature’s 2011 session. Many lawmakers say a special session may be needed to tackle the state budget.
News, poll results
The National Park Service was awarded a grant to address illegal roads in the recreation area in a five-year project.
Esmeralda County says ballots in its Precinct 2 did not include Congressional District 4 candidates.
A Nye County spokesperson attributed the delays to the time it took to process a large number of voter registrations on Election Day in Pahrump.
Voters rejected ranked-choice voting, but approved a measure to implement voter ID.
Observers reported long lines at some places and electioneering at the polls but most voting went smoothly, according to state and county election officials.
The current chair of the Nevada Board of Regents, Amy Carvalho, was ahead of her challenger as of Wednesday morning. Two new faces — Carlos Fernandez and Aaron Bautista — also were ahead in their districts.
Results as of Wednesday morning shows a former Clark County School Board member Danielle Ford gaining a seat on the State Board of Election, replacing current member René Cantú. Educator Tricia Braxton is leading in District 1 over Tim Underwood.
The ability of Gov. Joe Lombardo to veto legislation was in play in Tuesday’s election.
A ballot question calling to implement voter ID received overwhelming support by Nevada voters, passing by about 44 percentage points, The Associated Press called Tuesday night.
Ballot Question 6, which would enshrine protections for abortion in the Nevada Constitution, passed by a wide margin, the Associated Press declared.
