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RandySF's JournalNV-02: Did Nevada's 2nd congressional district just get interesting?
CD2 was an open seat when Derby (D) came within five points of Heller in 2006, too. And like this year, 2006 was also a midterm election year in which deeply unpopular policies of a second-term Republican president with horrendous approval ratings drove enthusiastic, or at least fired up, Democratic turnout. Democrats took control of both the U.S. House and U.S. Senate away from Republicans in that election.
In the 2004 presidential election prior to those 2006 midterms, Republican George W. Bush won Washoe County, the most populous county in CD2.
In the 2024 presidential election prior to this year’s midterms, Trump lost Washoe County.
The candidate filing period in Nevada is roughly a month from now. There’s something of a pattern in Republican primaries these days, where oodles of folks file, on the chance that they’ll catch not only Trump’s eye but his all-important and almost always decisive endorsement. For instance, you may recall Michele Fiore running advertisements on TV stations in Florida while briefly running for governor in 2022. And don’t be surprised if/when perennial candidate Danny Tarkanian switches from the Republican attorney general primary to the House CD 2 primary on the heels of Amodei’s surprise exit, if he hasn’t already by the time you read this.
https://nevadacurrent.com/2026/02/08/did-nevadas-2nd-congressional-district-just-get-interesting/
RI-SOS, RI-TREAS: Q4 campaign finance reports show Amore (D), Diossa (D) have healthy cash reserves
Neither Secretary of State Gregg Amore or General Treasurer James Diossa have made official reelection campaign announcements yet, but their latest campaign finance reports show six figure cash reserves.
Amore is so far unopposed while Diossa has one opponent: Republican Micholas Credle, who filed his initial notice of organization paperwork on Jan. 2.
Spokespeople for Amore and Diossa did not immediately return a request for an update on if and when they plan to announce their intentions to run again for their respective offices.
Credle, a Providence resident, filed after the new year so his public campaign account does not show any fundraising 2025 activity. According to the Providence Journal, Credle moved to Rhode Island in 2019 after time in the military.
https://rhodeislandcurrent.com/briefs/q4-campaign-finance-reports-show-amore-diossa-have-healthy-cash-reserves/
North Dakota agencies say suit over political ad law should be dismissed
North Dakota state agencies have asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit challenging a state law that criminalizes lying or making intentionally misleading statements in political ads.
Brandon Prichard, who represented Bismarck in the Legislature in 2023 and 2024, in early November filed suit over the state’s corrupt practices law, claiming that it violates the First Amendment.
The Republican is a controversial figure in North Dakota politics in part for his attacks on incumbent Republican lawmakers.
Prichard claims he and his wife, Kathryn, have been subject to investigations under the law, which makes it a class A misdemeanor to knowingly or with “reckless disregard for its truth or falsity” publish something false or misleading about a candidate or ballot measure.
https://northdakotamonitor.com/2026/02/09/north-dakota-agencies-say-suit-over-political-ad-law-should-be-dismissed/
Unofficial voting results show Na'Cole Thompson (D) wins race for Leander (Red) mayor
Na'Cole Thompson reacted to her victory in the race for mayor of Leander.
"I’m really excited to continue serving the city of Leander, and I firmly believe that this win belongs to all of us," Thompson told Community Impact. "We had so many people from different walks of life, different backgrounds, different parts of the city that all came together and showed up to vote, just to show they care about the future of Leander."
https://communityimpact.com/austin/leander-liberty-hill/government/2026/02/08/unofficial-voting-results-show-nacole-thompson-wins-race-for-leander-mayor/
Two Candidates Surge Ahead In Funding As Harris Co. Judge Race Ignites
The year 2026 bringing with it different elections, and one that has flown under the radar a bit has been the race for Harris County Judge. Current Judge Lina Hidalgo is departing after eight years in what most would argue has been a lackluster term, to say the absolute least. Now, the race for the seat is wide open, with four candidates across both political aisles vying to be the leader of Harris County.
So far, two front-runners are emerging on the fundraising front, according to recent campaign finance reports. Former Houston Mayor Democrat Annise Parker and Houston Firefighter Union President Republican Marty Lancton have surged ahead in the funding race as the primaries approach, both combining to raise $1 million. Parker has raised $416,000, while Lancton has amassed over $500,000.
Democrat City Councilwoman Letitia Plummer and former Harris County Treasurer Republican Orlando Sanchez followed up the two in those money efforts. Plummer has raised around $118,000 while Sanchez has netted around $113,000.
Gary Polland of the Texas Conservative Review says though the fundraising in this race is not a huge factor.
https://ktrh.iheart.com/featured/houston-texas-news/content/2026-02-06-two-candidates-surges-ahead-in-funding-as-harris-co-judge-race-ignites/
Bond granted for Falcons rookie Pearce after alleged domestic dispute with WNBA player
Atlanta Falcons rookie star James Pearce Jr. appeared before a judge on Sunday after being accused of fleeing officers and crashing his car near Miami following a domestic dispute with WNBA player Rickea Jackson.
According to jail records, Pearce is facing charges of two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon as well as aggravated stalking and fleeing or eluding police with lights or siren.
During his court appearance, a judge dismissed Pearce's attorney's comments that his client should be given bond because he is an NFL player who lives in Georgia.
"It doesn't matter what his employment is," the judge said. "I'm sorry, I don't think you understand. I have no care about what his employment is, OK. I have an individual charged with a crime."
https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/bond-granted-for-falcons-rookie-pearce-after-alleged-domestic-dispute-with-wnba-player/3762236/
Kid Rock Mocked for Lip Syncing Through MAGA Super Bowl Stunt
Kid Rock’s own fans were left wondering whether he was lip-syncing at MAGA’s anti-Super Bowl.
Rock, 55, jumped up onstage in a fur vest and his signature black hat for a high-powered performance of his 1999 song “Bawitdaba.” He was the headliner for Turning Point USA’s “All-American Halftime Show,” intended to counter Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny’s highly anticipated performance in California.
Notably, Kid Rock didn’t take the stage until after Bad Bunny had left the official Super Bowl halftime stage.
But Rock’s fans wondered out loud on social media if the audio on their devices was lagging—or if the country rock artist was lip-syncing.
https://www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/kid-rock-mocked-for-lip-syncing-through-maga-super-bowl-stunt/
Federal judge orders search warrants to be unsealed in Fulton County election raid
FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — The search warrants in last month’s FBI raid at the Fulton County Elections Hub have been ordered to be unsealed.
Earlier this week, Fulton County Chairman Robb Pitts and the Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections filed a motion to have the records unsealed.
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/fulton-county/federal-judge-orders-search-warrants-be-unsealed-fulton-county-election-raid/UK3OKLGZL5CZVJTKIASAYNV3RU/?outputType=amp
Hendersonville adds transportation bond referendum on ballot for primary election
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The City of Hendersonville has announced that voters will vote on a Transportation General Obligation Bond referendum during the primary election.
According to a news release, if the referendum is approved, it would authorize the city to issue up to $10 million in General Obligation bonds to help fund transportation infrastructure improvements.
Bond proceeds would be supplemented by around $900,000 in existing transportation funding annually for five years, equaling up to a total of $14.5 million for transportation projects.
The City of Hendersonville says the funding would go to three primary areas: street repaving, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility improvements, and complete streets and connectivity projects.
https://wlos.com/news/local/hendersonville-transportation-bond-referendum-ballot-primary-election-infrastructure-funding-americans-disability-act-ada-improvements-accessibility-ramps-streets-projects-repaving-impact-upgrades
State auditor announces new commission to help modernize NC's election management system
RALEIGH, N.C. (WLOS) — The North Carolina State Auditor Dave Boliek has announced the creation of the Modernization of Election Data Systems (MEDS) commission that is to help provide assistance and practical advice in modernizing North Carolina's election management system.
According to a news release, Boliek's office and the North Carolina State Board of Elections are working on a three-phase plan to modernize that Statewide Elections Information Management System.
The State Board manages the system, and Bolieks' office will direct and supervise all budgeting functions of the board.
The release says Boliek's office and the board have recently issued a request for approval on the second phase of the plan.
https://wlos.com/news/local/state-auditor-dave-boliek-modernization-election-data-systems-commission-state-board-citizens-vendors-phase-plan-bipartisan-voters-user-friendly-administrators-candidates-campaign-finance-reporting-rules-regulations
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