With the seat open for the first time in 15 years, the Republican primary is also a test of President Donald Trump’s influence. https://www.kolotv.com/2026/06/06/meet-12-gop-candidates-looking-replace-rep-mark-amodei/ RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Republican race to replace outgoing U.S. Rep. Mark Amodei in Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District is drawing a crowded field and marking the first time in roughly 15 years the congressional seat has been open. The contest is also shaping up as another test...

Robert Perea 6/7/2026, 10:32 PM https://www.fernleyreporter.com/article/5706,last-chance-candidate-forum-hosted-by-chamber Candidates for federal, county and city offices appeared before Fernley voters last week at a candidate forum at the Fernley Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Luncheon, answering questions on public safety, growth, infrastructure, government transparency, taxes and the role of local government as the Tuesday primary election approaches. The forum included candidates for...

Artificial intelligence, data centers, water usage, geothermal energy, public lands, and job displacement became major topics during a Northern Nevada congressional candidate forum. Candidates discussed the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure and the growing concerns surrounding water consumption, electrical demand, tax incentives, ranching impacts, and the future of rural Nevada communities. Topics discussed include: AI data centers in Nevada Water consumption and drought concerns...