Two Republican state leaders, John Braun and Jim Walsh, are weighing campaigns to unseat U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez in Washington’s 3rd Congressional District, a nationally watched swing seat.

Public Defender Renee Alsept’s anti-Trump social media posts have sparked concern from citizens and former officials, but Clark County says personal accounts aren’t covered by policy.

Sen. John Braun criticized Gov. Ferguson’s opposition to the Big Beautiful Bill, calling it partisan fearmongering and defending the bill’s work requirements and spending controls.

Clark County Elections will mail ballots beginning July 15 for the Aug. 5 Primary and Special Election. Voters needing a replacement ballot or help registering can contact the Elections Office.

Clark County Council declined to advance a proposal to make the County Clerk position appointed, deferring the issue to the Charter Review Commission after public concerns over transparency.