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Nevada: Senate District 5

Mon, 05/19/2008 - 11:09

Nevada races to watch in 2008

By Joseph K. Cooper

RENO -- Filing done, the top races in the state have come into focus and politics-watchers have a lot to look forward to this season.

Reeling from three consecutive special election losses, congressional Republicans will have their hands full holding on to the 3rd congressional district and, in a watershed year, the 2nd. Control of the state Senate rests on the thinnest of one-seat majorities, and the Democrats' coveted "veto-proof" majority is only one pick-up away. Here's a brief rundown of the races to watch and how they could all play out:

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Fri, 05/16/2008 - 13:50

Breeden filing against Heck in SD5

By Joseph K. Cooper

LAS VEGAS-Clark County School District administrator Shirley Breeden will file today to challenge Republican state Sen. Joe Heck in Senate District 5.  Breeden had previously declared that she would seek the 21st Assembly District seat now held by Assemblyman Bob Beers.

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Sat, 05/10/2008 - 23:03

Senate Dems pick Horsford for leader, plan November strategy

By Joseph K. Cooper

[img_assist|nid=1448|title=Newly elected Nevada Senate Minority Leader Steven Horsford speaks to volunteers at a voter registration drive Saturday|desc=Politicker Photo|link=none|url=undefined|align=left|width=420|height=315]LAS VEGAS -- When Nevada Senate Democrats wrapped up their four-hour meeting Friday night, they had selected a new leader and created the outlines of a plan to take over the majority. The only things they lacked were specifics.

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