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Debra March

Ahead of 2024 election, NV Dems leadership race heightens tension between establishment, progressives

Two years after chair Judith Whitmer and a group of democratic socialists won control of party leadership that led to a messy intra-party schism, Whitmer is being challenged by a state lawmaker, Assemblywoman Daniele Monroe-Moreno.

What to know as Nevada’s early voting begins

So while you mull when to vote, below are some resources pulled from our handy elections page that could help as you ponder all the choices on this year’s ballot. We have ballot question explainers, race previews and stories detailing candidates’ policy positions. 

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Henderson Council candidates jockey to preserve prosperity, address police shortages

The council oversees how land is used in the city — a critical function as Southern Nevada’s population is expected to flourish while facing historic drought and cuts to the state’s allotment of Lake Mead. Council members vote on development plans, business licenses, property taxes and how to split its $814 million budget between public safety, community programs and other projects.

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