(The Center Square) - Nevadans overwhelmingly backed the incumbent and favored Republican challenger in Tuesday’s primary election for the state’s 1st Congressional District.
Longtime incumbent Dina Titus ran ahead to an early lead against a range of Democratic challengers Tuesday evening, with Republican Carrie Ann Buck, a state senator, strolling to an equally early and decisive primary win.
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