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2010 General Election

Photo: Joe Heck supporters, from left, Andy Migliorini, M
Dina Titus swept away by Tea Party wave
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
She struggled to overcome link to White House agenda
By Delen Goldberg
Rep. Dina Titus, who two years ago was swept into Congress by a wave of Democratic enthusiasm, lost her seat Tuesday to Republican challenger Joe Heck, another victim of the Republican backlash that has redefined the House of Representatives.
Pahrump solidly in Sharron Angle’s corner
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
By Steve Kanigher
In the tip of rural southern Nye County, where brothels are legal, tumbleweed rolls free and a hungry traveler can still get a full rack of baby back ribs for $9.99, the towns folk made it clear on Tuesday they don’t have much use for Democrats Harry Reid and Rory Reid.
Doubrava wins Regents seat; few other surprises in education board elections
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
By Anthony Ramirez
There were few surprises in voting for board members of the two most important educational institutions in the state — Clark County’s public schools and the state’s public university system.
Democrats keep control of Clark County Commission
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
By Joe Schoenmann
It’s going to be another all-Democrat Clark County Commission. With a quarter of the precincts reporting, the race for Clark County Commission District G, which is being vacated by Democrat Rory Reid, shows Democrat Mary Beth Scow with a growing lead.
Republican Dean Heller locks down easy win
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Associated Press
Republican Rep. Dean Heller coasted to a third term victory, brushing aside a relatively unknown challenger in a rural Nevada district that has never elected a Democrat.
Democrats, Republicans gather on Strip to support candidates
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
By Erin Dostal, Kyle B. Hansen
Democrats broke out into cheers of “Harry! Harry! Harry!” as media outlets called the Nevada Senate race for incumbent Harry Reid, while Republicans reacted with a sudden, quiet gasp.
Obama calls Las Vegas radio station, makes final push for Harry Reid
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
CRISTINA SILVA, Associated Press
President Barack Obama urged Nevadans to give Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid a fifth term in a final-hour message to voters on Election Day.
Photo: Jeff Dougherty votes during Election Day at the Pa
Voters cite economy, state's future in choosing candidates
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
By Sun Staff
Months of campaigning was winding down today as Nevadans went the polls to decide a hotly contested U.S. Senate race, pick a new governor, decide three House races and choose the makeup of a 2011 Legislature.
Nevada GOP turns in strong early vote tally
Monday, November 1, 2010
MICHAEL R. BLOOD, Associated Press
Republicans outperformed Democrats getting to the polls in Nevada, a promising sign for Republican tea party favorite Sharron Angle in her dead-heat race with Majority Leader Harry Reid, figures showed Monday.
Council members argue for, against Boulder City ballot questions
Council members argue for, against Boulder City ballot questions
Monday, November 1, 2010
elections:
By Dylan Scott
On Tuesday, Boulder City residents will vote on three ballot questions with serious implications for a small municipality facing decimated revenue and strained spending.
And as the race winds down ...
Monday, November 1, 2010
flash point:
By Jon Ralston
At this point, almost nothing surprises me in the U.S. Senate race.
Photo: State Sen. Bill Raggio, R-Reno, has endorsed Harry
Reid endorsement may put Raggio on the outs in GOP
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Memo from Carson City:
By David McGrath Schwartz
The first test of whether Republicans will heal the divide highlighted by the U.S. Senate race will come quickly after Tuesday’s election, when the state Senate GOPers choose a leader.
Photo: State Senate candidates Joyce Woodhouse and Michae
Debates lively and frequent in Senate District 5 race
Saturday, October 30, 2010
LEGISLATIVE RACES:
By Erin Dostal
The candidates in state Senate District 5 have at least one thing in common: They like to debate.
Voters to decide whether judges are elected or appointed
Saturday, October 30, 2010
JUDICIARY: Ballot question asks: Elect or appoint them?
By Steve Kanigher
Judges on the Nevada Supreme Court and in the state’s District Courts make tough decisions that affect people’s lives. On Tuesday, voters will make a tough decision that will affect judges’ lives: How should they be selected?
Boxer Manny Pacquiao energizes crowd at Harry Reid rally
Boxer Manny Pacquiao energizes crowd at Harry Reid rally
Friday, October 29, 2010
The Senate Race:
By Rich Coleman
As Sen. Harry Reid and boxer Manny “Pac-Man” Pacquiao popped out from behind the curtain with their fists raised high, the crowd inside William E. Orr Middle School erupted. Reid and Pacquiao, a seven-time boxing world champion and Philippines congressman, were the main event Friday night at a get-out-the-vote rally.

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