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Ballot Battleground: Nevada is a show where we take deep dives into the issues, people, policies and debates shaping Nevada politics in our critical swing state. Many voters find themselves confused or overwhelmed when they walk into the voting booth. Our goal is to explain the issues that matter most to everyday Nevadans so they're fully informed before casting their ballot.
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- Yesterday31 min
Closed primaries, data centers and new ballot marking devices: Nevada primary election mailbag with Chris Murphy
Primary Election Day 2026 is less than a week away and as Nevadans begin to vote both in person and by mail, they have questions. This week on Ballot Battleground: Nevada, host Ben Margiott and News 4-Fox 11 morning show anchor Chris Murphy open up the mailbag again to answer your listener questions about the primary. How do closed primaries work? Which contests will be decided before November? How much did Washoe County's new ballot devices cost? Which candidates oppose data centers? And does David Flippo still have a home in Las Vegas? Ben and Chris answer all those questions and more so voters are well-informed and prepared as they walk into the voting booth in the coming days. Washoe County election chief Andrew McDonald on turnover, voter rolls and … paper ballots? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago31 min
CD2 drama escalates as attacks ramp up, candidates drop out with The Nevada Independent’s Mini Racker
Attack ads, tight internal polling and late candidate dropouts. With in-person early voting underway in Nevada, it's crunch time for the 2026 primary election and in northern Nevada's most consequential race for the 2nd Congressional District, the drama is only intensifying. Ben Margiott talks with The Nevada Independent’s Mini Racker about the latest developments shaping one of Nevada’s marquee 2026 contests, including the collapse of alliances inside the anti-establishment lane, escalating attacks between Republican candidates and what we can glean from early voting. Plus, a quick look at the southern Nevada House races, including why President Donald Trump has waded into some races and not others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago31 min
Voting in Nevada 101: Everything you need to know before casting a ballot with Washoe registrar Andrew McDonald
Primary election day in Nevada is less than three weeks away and thousands of mail ballots have already been cast. This week on Ballot Battleground: Nevada, we’re taking a break from candidate interviews and campaign issues to bring you a how-to guide for newer voters. Washoe County registrar of voters Andrew McDonald joins the show to answer all your top voting questions. We cover when and where you can vote, how Nevada’s closed primary system works, what you need to bring to the polls, and the different ways to cast your ballot — including mail voting, early voting and on Election Day. We also talk about new voting machines, accessibility improvements like curbside voting and have details on the new Washoe County 'I Voted' sticker. Whether you’re a first-time voter, recently moved or just need a refresher before June 9, this episode is designed to help you make a plan and cast your ballot with confidence. Know Your Candidates 2026: Full candidate interviews and race previews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago31 min
Washoe DA Chris Hicks defends his record against ‘inexperienced’ challenger Duncan
For the first time in his political career, Washoe County District Attorney Chris Hicks faces a serious challenger — and the stakes couldn’t be higher. On this week’s Ballot Battleground: Nevada, we continue our two-part deep dive into the Republican primary that will decide who serves as the county’s top prosecutor. This time: the incumbent’s case. Chris Hicks argues he deserves another four years, pointing to more than two decades as a prosecutor and his record leading the office since 2014. We press him on key issues in the race — including conflicting claims about crime trends, criticism over charging decisions, whether his office is declining cases that should be prosecuted and questions about ethics and nepotism because of his wife's employment. Wes Duncan’s case for Washoe DA: Crime, charging decisions and nepotism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- May 6, 202630 min
Wes Duncan’s case for Washoe DA: Crime, charging decisions and nepotism
For the first time in Washoe County District Attorney Chris Hicks’ political career, he has a challenger — and the stakes couldn’t be higher. On this week’s Ballot Battleground: Nevada, host Ben Margiott begins a two-part deep dive into the Republican primary that will decide who serves as the county’s top prosecutor. First up: Sparks City Attorney Wes Duncan, who makes his case to unseat Hicks, pointing to concerns about charging policies, his claims that crime is rising, and accusations of nepotism involving Hicks’ wife. Next week, we’ll bring you our full conversation with incumbent DA Chris Hicks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Apr 29, 202631 min
Inside the poll: Early numbers show dead heat in Nevada governor's race with Noble Predictive Insights
Nevada’s 2026 governor’s race is already shaping up to be a nail-biter. A new poll shows Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo essentially tied with the likely frontrunner, Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford. Of course, a sizable share of undecided voters will be the deciding factor in the general election. On this episode of Ballot Battleground: Nevada, host Ben Margiott goes inside the numbers with Mike Noble, founder and CEO of Noble Predictive Insights, to break down what this early polling tells us—and what it doesn’t. Plus, a look at key down-ballot races and where voters stand on major ballot questions, including abortion rights and voter ID. NVGOV: Lombardo Keeps Pace with Ford as Undecideds Hold the Balance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Apr 15, 202632 min
Mail time! Answering your biggest Nevada primary election questions with Chris Murphy
There are less than 60 days until primary election day 2026, and Ballot Battleground: Nevada is shifting into full-on election mode. This episode, we're diving into the mailbag to answer listeners' burning questions about the primary with News 4 Reno/Fox 11 morning show anchor Chris Murphy. Can you vote in both partisan primaries? Why do we need new ballot marking devices? Why haven't we interviewed candidates yet? And why isn't Election Day on the weekend? Host Ben Margiott and Murphy answer all those questions and more on an all-new show. Why Americans vote on a Tuesday in November Proposed amendment to restore full gambling loss deduction falls short in Congress Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Apr 1, 202635 min
Should ‘late-arriving’ mail ballots count? How SCOTUS case could affect Nevada
In Nevada, elections are often decided by razor-thin margins — and a small batch of ballots can make all the difference. In 2022, Senator Catherine Cortez Masto won by fewer than 8,000 votes, overtaking Republican Adam Laxalt days after Election Night as mail ballots continued to be counted, including some that arrived after Election Day. Now, that narrow window is at the center of a major U.S. Supreme Court case that could reshape how ballots are counted in Nevada and beyond. This week, we hear both sides of the debate: Democratic election attorney Bradley Schrager explains why he thinks Nevada’s system works, and RNC Election Integrity Communications Director Ally Triolo outlines why Republicans are challenging it. Note: This episode was recorded before President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order that aims to create a national list of verified eligible voters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Ballot Battleground: Nevada is a show where we take deep dives into the issues, people, policies and debates shaping Nevada politics in our critical swing state. Many voters find themselves confused or overwhelmed when they walk into the voting booth. Our goal is to explain the issues that matter most to everyday Nevadans so they're fully informed before casting their ballot.
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