Democratic lieutenant governor primary attracts Assembly leader, fire dancer, and ICU nurse

By: Jeniffer Solis

Outlets: Nevada Current

Published: May 11, 2026

Words: 2,326

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 6 days ago

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Nevada’s lieutenant governor doesn’t helm the state like the governor or control spending like lawmakers, but officeholders still wield power and influence — and are on the ballot.

A lieutenant governor is first in line to lead the state if a sitting governor can’t fulfill the top spot’s duties. However, that scenario has not played out since 1989 when Bob Miller took the job after Gov. Richard Bryan had been elected to the U.S. Senate. …

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