September 18, 2016, 6:03am Editorials
With two experienced lawmakers facing off in a swing district and with no incumbent in the race, we expect that the contest for state senator in the 17th District will be highly competitive. We also expect that whichever candidate prevails will serve the district well. But for voters looking for… Read story
July 21, 2016, 6:03am Editorials
Undoubtedly, there is much frustration out there about Congress. Approval ratings are at an all-time low, and many lawmakers seem more intent upon posturing and politicking than actually governing. Read story
July 17, 2016, 6:01am Editorials
With November being the traditional election month in the United States, it might seem anachronistic to be discussing candidates in the middle of July. But, believe it or not, election season is here, with ballots for the Aug. 2 primary election on their way to registered voters. Read story
July 14, 2016, 6:03am Editorials
To the uninitiated, running for public office is an eye-opening experience. It can be difficult to express political beliefs in a clear, engaging manner; it can be difficult to answer challenges to those beliefs. Read story
July 14, 2016, 6:03am Editorials
If nothing else, the campaign for state Representative from the 17th District, Position 2, promises to be the most flamboyant on the local ballot. Republican Paul Harris is the incumbent and — to be honest — is quite likely to be re-elected. Yet it won’t be for a lack of… Read story
July 13, 2016, 6:03am Editorials
By measurements of qualifications, demeanor and support of policies that we believe are beneficial to Clark County, Democrat Annette Cleveland is deserving of a recommendation in her quest to remain state senator from the 49th Legislative District. Read story
July 12, 2016, 6:01am Editorials
Despite Jim Moeller leaving office after 14 years in the Legislature, voters in the 49th District are likely to retain strong representation. Read story
July 11, 2016, 6:03am Editorials
On what promises to be a transitional period for the Clark County council, Republican Jennifer McDaniel and Democrat Roman Battan are the strongest candidates to represent District 4 and help guide the county into the future. Read story
July 10, 2016, 6:03am Editorials
Voters looking for an alternative on the Clark County council are in luck. Republican John Blom and Democrat Tanisha Harris are engaging in thoughtful, insightful campaigns that suggest either would be a worthy and impressive addition to the county’s governing board. Read story
July 8, 2016, 6:03am Editorials
A race for Clark Public Utilities commissioner typically flies below the radar. One reason is that it is a nonpartisan contest, preventing fair-weather voters from punching a ticket for their preferred party. Another reason is that the utility company generally goes unnoticed unless the lights go out or there is… Read story