REVIEW-JOURNAL ENDORSEMENT: State Senate, District 5

Control of both the Senate and House is at stake in this election, and the results of Nevada’s federal races could be the decisive factor one way or the other.

Gov. Steve Sisolak, a Democrat, is facing perhaps the most tightly contested election of his career. Polls show him virtually tied in his re-election bid against Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo, a Republican.

Many legislative districts are not politically competitive. But a handful of races could go either way and determine if Democrats snare a supermajority or the GOP becomes relevant in the 2023 session.

Nevadans have the opportunity to weigh in on three constitutional amendments in November.

In addition to governor, Nevadans will make selections this November on five constitutional offices. The most high-profile is the race for attorney general.

These contests present challenges for many voters, as the campaigns are often low-profile, cordial affairs absent debates, while the candidates are all typically professional and well-educated.

Civic-minded voters should take these races seriously as the region grapples with issues such as water, growth, crime and housing.

When it comes to government dysfunction, it’s hard to top the Clark County School District and its Board of Trustees.

Voters have a chance to weigh in on the Nevada System of Higher Education by selecting who sits on the Board of Regents.