In The News: Department of Political Science

Swiss Info

The Republicans' onslaught against immigration ahead of the mid-term elections in the United States has failed to stop demographic changes in traditionally conservative states, which are increasingly lean more toward victory for the Democrats.

Fox News

Political experts say Hispanic voters and independents could be the deciding factor on which party takes control of Congress

Vox

It’s on the ballot in Nevada, and it may be coming soon to a state near you.

CNN

Early voting is up since the 2018 midterms across the country and in four of the six key states to watch for the 2022 midterms.

Bloomberg

Nearly two-thirds of donations to US Senate candidates in this election cycle have come from out-of-state contributors instead of from possible constituents, reflecting an intense political tribalism in which control of Congress is prioritized over local issues.

VRT

"I'm on fire for the republican part because that's the party that doesn't give you false promises."

Nevada Current

The effort to turn out the vote in Nevada for the 2022 midterms may be complicated by the lingering hangover from 2020, when Republicans, spurred by Donald Trump, scoured the U.S. for signs of voter fraud.

This Is Reno

The effort to turn out the vote in Nevada for the 2022 midterms may be complicated by the lingering hangover from 2020, when Republicans, spurred by Donald Trump, scoured the U.S. for signs of voter fraud.

Las Vegas Sun

Observers are expressing increasing alarm over links between Jim Marchant, the Republican Nevada secretary of state candidate, and the radical conspiracy group QAnon, which calls for political violence in America as it circulates wild claims about the nation.

Las Vegas Sun

Observers are expressing increasing alarm over links between Jim Marchant, the Republican Nevada secretary of state candidate, and the radical conspiracy group QAnon, which calls for political violence in America as it circulates wild claims about the nation.

New York Times

Senator Catherine Cortez Masto is trying to hold off her Republican rival, Adam Laxalt, as both parties shovel money into a pivotal contest defined by two of this year’s top issues.

Deutsche Welle

The economy is top of mind for minorities, especially Nevada's Latinos. In Las Vegas, many of them work in low-wage jobs in hotels and restaurants. Inflation and high rents are major concerns. What role will minority voters play in the midterm elections and — and what will unions play?