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Michael Leonard 6/5/26 Michael Leonard 6/5/26

The Settelmeyer Attack List: Real Votes, Campaign Shorthand, and a Lot of Spin

Here is my analysis of a list circulating among conservative critics that is designed to harm his chance in the primary for Nevada CD-2 and is likely written by Flippo's campaign staff.

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Michael Leonard 6/4/26 Michael Leonard 6/4/26

The Nevada GOP Divide: Factions, Tactics, and the Battle for CD‑02

The Republican primary in Nevada’s CD-2 has become a case study in how modern conservative coalitions fracture—and how nationalized political tactics collide with local political realities.

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Michael Leonard 6/2/26 Michael Leonard 6/2/26

Rob Pierce: The Volunteer Who Says He's Ready for Washoe County Commission District 5

I did an interview with Rob Pierce and here is what I learned about him as the primary date approaches and it's time to cast your vote.

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Michael Leonard 6/1/26 Michael Leonard 6/1/26

The Rise and Fall of America’s Original Gambling Capital: Reno, Nevada

Reno succeeded because it possessed unique legal and geographic advantages. It declined when those advantages disappeared. Reno has not found replacements for those advantages. What will come next?

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Michael Leonard 5/28/26 Michael Leonard 5/28/26

Why Are Hillary Schieve and Eddie Lorton Suddenly Aligned?

A Look at the Parade, the Courtroom, and the Primary Math. It's all about vote splitting as the primary approaches and Schieve seeks to protect Reese and stall Taylor.

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Michael Leonard 5/26/26 Michael Leonard 5/26/26

Lorton's Campaign Pitch vs. Reality: It's all Theater, That he can't Deliver.

Reno voters are once again being offered a familiar proposition: A political outsider. A promise to clean house. A vow to put “people over special interests.” But can it happen?

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Michael Leonard 5/25/26 Michael Leonard 5/25/26

Devon Reese, Data Centers, the Moratorium and the Regional Planning Situation

Reese published an article about the moratorium. Here's what was true, what was political framing, and what was missing as Reese spins his story and flip flops.

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Michael Leonard 5/21/26 Michael Leonard 5/21/26

Which Candidates Will Get Through the Primary on June 9th?

Here are my picks for winners in the contested races in the upcoming primary election. This is for Northern Nevada, Washoe County, and the City of Reno, for races with primary challengers.

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Michael Leonard 5/20/26 Michael Leonard 5/20/26

Reno’s Neon Mirage: What Jacobs’ Latest Announcements Tell Us About the Neon Line

For nearly a decade, Jacobs Entertainment has promised Reno a billion‑dollar entertainment district — a “Neon Line” meant to rival the curated spectacle of Las Vegas.

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Michael Leonard 5/18/26 Michael Leonard 5/18/26

Inside the Collapse of Reno PD: Training Fraud, Retaliation, and Political Influence

An interview with former Police Officer Gabe Smith is a shocking account of internal police dysfunction that documents weak leadership, political interference, and a culture that rewards compliance.

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