| − | Republican Governor [[Jim Gibbons]] may be vulnerable for his reelection after a series of scandals in his administration, a messy divorce and lawsuit, his failure to examine Yucca Mountain nuclear waste site, and his handling of the budget has brought his approval ratings down. Several Republicans are challenging him in a primary, including former Nevada Attorney General Brian Sandoval, former State Senator Joe Heck, and North Las Vegas Mayor Mike Montandon. Reno Mayor Bob Cashell may also run. No Democrats have announced their candidacy, although many have expressed interest, including Clark County Commissioner Rory Reid — son of Senate Majority Leader [[Harry Reid]] and state Assembly Speaker Barbara Buckley. [[Las Vegas]] Mayor Oscar Goodman may run as a Democrat or independent. | + | Republican Governor [[Jim Gibbons]] was defeated in the primary by former State Attorney General Brian Sandovalby. Gibbons was vulnerable for his reelection after a series of scandals in his administration, a messy divorce and lawsuit, his failure to examine Yucca Mountain nuclear waste site, and his handling of the budget have brought his approval ratings down. Clark County Commissioner Rory Reid — son of Senate Majority Leader [[Harry Reid]] - won the Democratic nomination. |