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AD-40 candidate to speak at Carson City Democrats online luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/26/2020 - 11:44pmSoftware engineer Derek Morgan, Democratic primary candidate for Assembly District 40, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon, being held online only for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic.
House Democrats, White House reach deal on coronavirus relief package
Submitted by admin on Sat, 03/14/2020 - 12:30pmAll of Nevada’s representatives voted for the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
Democrats, seeking to retain majorities in Carson City, are busy as candidate filing opens
Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/03/2020 - 7:00amDemocratic legislative candidates from Clark County were in high spirits Monday as they filed en masse to run for the 2020 election, slapping backs and giving hugs as the milled about outside the Clark County Government Center on the first day of …
Sanders coasts to victory in Nevada’s Democratic presidential caucus, Biden wins second
Submitted by admin on Sun, 02/23/2020 - 5:48pmVermont Sen. Bernie Sanders notched a decisive victory in Nevada’s presidential caucus on Saturday, cementing his frontrunner status and paving a clear road heading into South Carolina’s primary next week and Super Tuesday soon after.
GOP officials in Nevada bind national convention delegates to Trump
Submitted by admin on Sun, 02/23/2020 - 2:00amPAHRUMP — On the same day that Democrats across the state were helping to choose their party’s presidential nominee, Elizabeth Herring sat in the back of the ballroom of the Pahrump Nugget and smiled as Nevada Republicans in the room cheered for four more years of President Donald Trump.
Strip resorts accommodate union workers who wanted to participate in caucus
Submitted by admin on Sat, 02/22/2020 - 9:03pmThe 123 Democrats caucusing inside the Bellagio ballroom Saturday included uniformed Las Vegas Strip housekeepers, a florist, a front desk clerk, a VIP host and room service attendant — all on shift.
Caucusgoers make the case for their candidates
Submitted by admin on Sat, 02/22/2020 - 2:32pmDemocrats gathered across the state today to caucus for their preferred candidates for president. Part of the process is trying to get supporters of other candidates to switch allegiances. The Sun had reporters at ...
Carson City Caucus Kicks off Saturday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 02/22/2020 - 12:39pmCrowds at the Carson City caucuses were decidedly smaller this year thanks to the new early voting caucusing allowed by recent legislation.
Even still, registered Democrats showed up to participate in their civic duties at their locations around town including Eagle Valley Middle, Carson Middle School and Pioneer High School.
Saturday's Caucus information for Carson City, Douglas, Lyon County, Storey County, and more
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 02/21/2020 - 12:20pmSaturday, Feb. 22 is caucus day in Carson City and the State of Nevada! If you’re a democrat or would like to register as one, and you’re interested in voting for your preferred candidate, then this information is for you.
Rain in forecast as Democrats head to caucuses
Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/20/2020 - 2:10pmCaucusgoers will likely get caught in the rain Saturday. The National Weather Service is predicting a 90% chance of rain Friday night into Saturday morning. Check-in for the Democratic presidential caucuses starts ...
Gloves come off, Bloomberg joins in final Democratic presidential debate before Nevada caucus
Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/20/2020 - 1:14pmMinnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar, at one point during Wednesday’s raucous presidential debate on the Las Vegas Strip, suggested her opponents take their sparring down to the MGM Grand for fight night.
It was an apt comparison. The eight previous Democratic debates were marked by relatively civil policy disagreements interrupted by occasional dustups and memorable one-liners. On Wednesday night, the gloves came off.
More than 77,000 Democrats cast early votes in Nevada
Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/19/2020 - 12:09pmMore than 33,000 Nevada Democrats participated in the final day of early voting on Tuesday, pushing the total to more than 77,000, the party announced Wednesday via Twitter.
Go here for the full story.
Happenings around Carson City for Tuesday, Feb. 18
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 02/17/2020 - 7:10pmFor those returning from the three-day holiday weekend, Tuesday is shaping up to be a great day around the capital city. Muscle Powered will host morning and evening walks; it is the final day of early voting for the Nevada caucus, plus there's the Nevada Artists Association Judged Winter Show at its gallery in the Brewery Arts Center, classes at Yaple's Ballroom, meetings and more.
Events around Carson City for Monday, Presidents' Day
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 02/16/2020 - 7:08pmHeading into Monday, Presidents' Day, we're looking at sunny skies and a high near 55. Being a federal holiday, local, state and federal offices are closed, as are schools and banks. Activities include a meeting of Carson City AGLOW International at the Children's Museum, a campaign rally featuring presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg, a meeting of the Carson City Democrats focusing on Saturday's Nevada caucus, fitness events, West Coast swing dance lessons at Carson Lanes and more.
Topless protestors arrested at Bernie Sanders rally in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 02/16/2020 - 1:59pmThree people are in custody Sunday afternoon following a demonstration at a Bernie Sanders rally in Carson City in which topless protestors interrupted the rally asking Sanders to stop propping up the dairy industry, according to The Nevada Independent.
Some voters greeted by long lines as Democratic caucuses begin in Nevada
Submitted by admin on Sat, 02/15/2020 - 4:32pmThis is the first time the process has included an early voting option, which was touted by state Democrats as a method to increase accessibility to voters who may not ....
Carson City residents take to the polls for early voting at the community center, available through Tuesday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 02/15/2020 - 3:06pmThe first ever early voting in Carson City welcomed huge crowds Saturday as Democrats went to cast their ballots for this years presidential nominee.
Events and Happenings for the Carson City Region on Saturday, Feb. 15
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 02/14/2020 - 9:56pmHappy Saturday Carson City! Did you enjoy the beautiful weather yesterday? Get ready for some more, because the high today is supposed to be 60 degrees again with a low of only 47!
What better way to spend the beautiful day than by checking out some local events? Check below to find the full list!
Valentine's Day happenings, BAC's Celtic series, music, comedy and more: Carson City region prepares for weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 02/13/2020 - 5:53pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities over the next three days. Restaurants in Carson City will host Valentine’s Day specials on Friday. The Carson City Celtic Music series will be at the Brewery Arts Center on Saturday featuring Fortunate Strangers. Combined with live music and comedy at the Carson Nugget, the Carson City region is in store for a busy three days. Read on for more information.
Dayton Early Voting for Democratic Caucus Feb. 15
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/11/2020 - 4:06pmEarly Voting for the Democratic Presidential Caucus will be held at the Dayton Senior Center Saturday, Feb. 15 only from 10am to 6pm. Nevada's Democrats will have an opportunity to cast early votes for up to five candidates, in preference order, who are still in the running for delegates to the county, state and national conventions that will select the Democratic nominee for November's presidential election. More information at caucus.nvdems.com.
Early Carson City voting in Nevada Democratic caucus process begins Saturday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/11/2020 - 5:35amStarting this weekend, Nevada's Democrats will have an opportunity to cast early votes for up to five candidates, in preference order, who are still in the running for delegates to the county, state and national conventions that will select the Democratic nominee for November's presidential election.
Events around Carson City for Monday, Feb. 10
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 02/09/2020 - 9:02pmHeading into the first day of the work week, happenings around the capital city Monday include art and fitness activities, a luncheon highlighting presidential candidate Gov. Deval Patrick, a sunset walk at Washoe Lake State Park, a free Partnership Carson City Yoga class at the community center, a Valentine's blood drive, swing dance lessons at Carson Lanes and more.
Nevada Democrats: Former Buttigieg staffer hired by party won’t be involved in caucuses
Submitted by admin on Sun, 02/09/2020 - 7:06pmEmily Goldman, a former staffer on the presidential campaign of Pete Buttigieg, has been hired as the “voter protection director” for the Nevada Democratic Party ...
Democrats on edge after 2020 election season's ragged launch
Submitted by admin on Sat, 02/08/2020 - 8:07amFor Democrats, this was supposed be a moment to begin easing three years of built-up of anxieties. Instead ...
Nevada Democrats won’t use any apps to report caucus results
Submitted by admin on Fri, 02/07/2020 - 11:28amThe Nevada Democratic Party won’t use any apps to report results from the upcoming caucuses, after problems with an app resulted in a several-day delay getting final results in Iowa. Nevada Democrats had ...
Deval Patrick campaign featured at Carson City's Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/06/2020 - 2:07pmMatthew DeFalco, Nevada State Director of Deval for All, the presidential campaign of former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon. This is the last in a series of lunch hour presentations by campaign representatives meant to give Democrats still undecided ahead of Nevada's precinct caucuses a chance to weigh the candidates' positions on a range of issues and ask probing questions on topics of special interest.
Nevada Democrats attempt to calm nerves after problem-plagued Iowa contest, may transition entirely to paper system
Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/05/2020 - 7:52amNevada Democrats, the day after their counterparts in Iowa held a problem-riddled caucus, sought to calm the nerves of voters, the media and other interested observers Tuesday.
The statement released by the party was short, but its message was simple: What happens in Iowa, stays in Iowa.
Reporting problems cause delay in results from Iowa caucus, cast doubt on Nevada’s caucus
Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/04/2020 - 10:55amDES MOINES — The winner of Iowa’s first in the nation Democratic presidential caucus remained elusive early Tuesday morning as the clock struck midnight local time without the state party having reported any results of the prior evening’s caucus.
Events around Carson City for Monday, Feb. 3
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 02/02/2020 - 8:09pmHeading into the first Monday of February, we're hoping your post Super Bowl day is filled with a few extra dollars in your pocket, tasty leftovers for lunch and some good-hearted conversational quarterbacking. Activities around the capital city include a luncheon highlighting the campaign of Democratic presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar, a free Partnership Carson City Yoga class at the Carson City Community Center, art activities and showings, swing dance lessons at Carson Lanes and more.
Nevada Democrats take steps to avoid repeat of ’16 issues
Submitted by admin on Sun, 02/02/2020 - 2:00amLeaders in the state Democratic Party knew they had to make changes after the 2016 Nevada Democratic presidential caucuses. They admit the process was …