Mud flies in Republican primary for state treasurer

By: Matthew Mondschein

Outlets: Nevada Current

Published: April 29, 2026

Words: 1,211

Last Updated: 3 months ago

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The position of Nevada’s head financial honcho, which runs the state’s Millennium Scholarship and unclaimed property programs, is up for grabs come November.

Two Republicans are set to face off in the June primary: Drew Johnson, a think tank founder and policy analyst, and Jeff Carter, a financial investor and businessman.

Nevada State Treasurer Zach Conine, a Democrat, cannot run for reelection due to term limits, leaving the position open.

The winner of the …

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