Congressional District 3

May 19, 2008 - 12:09pm

Nevada races to watch in 2008

RENO-Filing done, the top races in the state have come into focus and politics-watchers have a lot to look forward to this season.

Reeling from three consecutive special election losses, congressional Republicans will have their hands full holding on to Congressional District 3 and, in a watershed year, CD2. Control of the state senate rests on the thinnest of one-seat majorities, and the Democrats' coveted "veto-proof" majority is only one pick-up away. Here's a brief rundown of the races to watch and how they could all play out:

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May 12, 2008 - 9:37pm

Porter: ‘I’m the right guy for the job’

Rep. Jon Porter files for reelection Monday.: Politicker Photo.LAS VEGAS-Flanked by family and staff, Republican Rep. Jon Porter filed for reelection to a fourth term this morning and answered reporters' questions about his coming campaign.

Porter is facing what may be his toughest election to date as former Nevada Senate Minority Leader Dina Titus announced a challenge against him earlier in the month.  Titus won Porter's district during her 2006 gubernatorial campaign at a time when the district was much more Republican.  Today, Democrats outnumber Republicans in the district by almost 23,000 voters.

"Every race is difficult; every race is a challenge," said Porter.  "In campaigns, six months is a long time.  A lot can happen." 

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