Morning briefing · November 5, 2026

Benitez-Thompson Wins Nevada's 2nd Congressional District + 4 more Las Vegas stories

• Benitez-Thompson Wins Nevada's 2nd Congressional District

  Democrat Teresa Benitez-Thompson declared victory over Republican David Flippo in Nevada's 2nd Congressional District, a seat no Democrat has won since it was created after the 1980 Census, Nevada Current reported.

• Two Clark County Judges Lose Seats; One Race Undecided

  Voters ousted District Judge Jerry Wiese and Family Court Judge Bill Henderson, The Nevada Independent reported, while Judge Jacob Reynolds held a narrow lead in a race that depends on votes still being counted.

• Aguilar: Nevadans Deserve Better After Long Voting Lines

  Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar criticized hours-long lines that delayed Nevada's results until near midnight. Clark County's registrar said sites were staffed on past turnout and pointed to a 142-contest ballot.

• North Las Vegas Residents Weigh In on Their New Mayor

  Mayor-elect Daniele Monroe-Moreno says she wants an affordable 'destination city.' Residents told KTNV they want to see construction progress and campaign promises turned into action.

• Yan, Monroe-Moreno Win as Democratic Wave Hits Local Races

  Democrats won several Clark County races, including nonpartisan ones, The Nevada Independent reported. Henderson reelected Mayor Michelle Romero, and the Las Vegas Ward 2 race could still change as mail ballots are counted.

• State Loan Backs $33.4M Northwest Las Vegas Townhomes

  The Las Vegas City Council approved Prospect Street Capital's 97 townhomes near the 215 Beltway, priced at $360,000 to $370,000 and backed by a state attainable housing loan, as new home sales fall.

• AI PACs Spent Millions in Midterms With Mixed Results

  Political groups for and against the AI industry poured millions into Tuesday's midterm elections, TechCrunch reported. Several heavily backed candidates lost, and neither side appears ready to back down.

• Trump Hush Money Conviction Appeal Goes to NY Court

  Lawyers for President Trump are set to argue Thursday before a five-judge New York appellate panel that his 34-count conviction should be reversed. Both sides expect the fight to continue to higher courts.