President-elect Joe Biden continued to widen his lead over President Donald Trump in Nevada on Sunday, now securing more than 50 percent of votes cast in the presidential election in the Silver State. Though the race in Nevada was officially called on Saturday and Biden declared the winner of the presidential election nationally, votes continue… [Read More]
Breaking down the influence of women in politics
This election, women made up an important voting bloc and the door is slowly opening as more women run for office. To understand the influence of women in politics, KUNR’s Natalie Van Hoozer spoke to Dr. Christina Ladam, a political science professor at the University of Nevada, Reno. They also discussed how the current pandemic… [Read More]
Biden expands narrow lead in Nevada with more votes still to come Friday afternoon
Former Vice President Joe Biden expanded his narrow lead over President Donald Trump in Nevada Friday morning, placing him on what is expected to be a path to victory in the Silver State, though the race still remains too close to call with more than 100,000 ballots still outstanding. Biden now has a more comfortable… [Read More]
A nation turns its nervous eyes to Nevada, the forgotten battleground that could decide the presidential race
Joe Biden’s slim lead over President Donald Trump in Nevada remained unchanged on Wednesday after several hours of will-they-or-won’t-they from state and local elections officials in Nevada who had earlier in the day said they would release new numbers in the tight and increasingly important contest. No new Nevada results were initially anticipated heading into… [Read More]
A Nevada family navigates voting for the first time
Researching and completing one’s ballot can be a complex process during any election, but it’s a totally new experience for first-time voters, especially those with language barriers. Reporter Natalie Van Hoozer spoke with Kenia Ramírez, a new voter who helped her whole family cast ballots for the first time this year. Natalie Van Hoozer: Kenia,… [Read More]
As the general election nears, Trump’s call for watching the polls stirs fears of intimidation, violence
As election day approaches, some states in the Mountain West are preparing for potential voter intimidation and violence following rhetoric from President Donald Trump. Trump did not mince words at the first presidential debate when addressing his supporters. “Go into the polls and watch very carefully because that’s what has to happen. I am urging… [Read More]
Question 6 on the Nevada ballot: raising renewable portfolio standard to 50 percent (video)
Formal name: The Renewable Energy Standards Initiative Type of measure: Initiative petition to amend the Nevada Constitution Summary of what it does: If approved, the measure would raise Nevada’s Renewable Portfolio Standard, or RPS, to 50 percent by 2030. Lawmakers in the 2019 Legislature approved a bill (SB358) that gradually raises that standard to 50 percent by 2030, in… [Read More]
Mistrust of the electoral process in 2020 could impact the vote in Nevada
During his recent campaign stops in Nevada, President Donald Trump voiced concerns over the state’s new vote-by-mail law, falsely calling it as an attempt to “rig” the election. For months now, Trump has raised concerns about the validity of the election, sowing doubt amongst voters. KUNR’s Jayden Perez sat down with Jeremy Gelman, a political… [Read More]
How to report voter intimidation and other election resources for Spanish speakers
KUNR recently hosted a Facebook Live event in Spanish, in partnership with The Nevada Independent, to clarify the voting process for the upcoming election. To learn more, KUNR’s Lucia Starbuck spoke with bilingual reporter Natalie Van Hoozer, who moderated the event. Lucia Starbuck: Fill us in Natalie, for listeners who don’t speak Spanish or couldn’t… [Read More]
Question 4: enshrining voting rights in the Nevada state Constitution (video)
Formal name: State Constitutional Rights of Voters Amendment Type of measure: Legislative resolution to amend the Nevada Constitution Summary of what it does: If approved, it would add a list of 11 voting rights and privileges — known as the Voters’ Bill of Rights — to the state Constitution. That list of rights was added to state law in 2002, following… [Read More]