Editor's note: This is part of a series previewing the congressional and statewide races in the Nevada primary election, set for June 9. The election will determine which Democrats and Republicans will face each other in the Nov. 3 general election. These stories feature comments from candidates who agreed to interviews with The Center Square.
(The Center Square) - Candidates in Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District are calling for reforms to healthcare ahead of the June 9 primary election.
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