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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Gov. Brian Sandoval has breezed to victory over four challengers in Nevada's Republican gubernatorial primary. The win sends the popular governor to the general election in November, where he's expected to cruise to re-election after Democrats failed to recruit a viable candidate.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada state lawmaker Lucy Flores has won the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor. The two-term assemblywoman from Las Vegas defeated Navy veteran Harley Kulkin in the primary last night. The lieutenant governor's primary job is to oversee tourism in Nevada.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Democrat Erin Bilbray has defeated a little-known opponent, and will now challenge Republican U.S. Rep. Joe Heck in November. Bilbray bested Zachary Campbell in yesterday's primary election for the 3rd District, which includes Henderson and parts of Las Vegas.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Turnout was light, but not the lowest ever as voters in Nevada trickled to the polls to decide primary contests. Secretary of State Ross Miller says turnout was just over 19 percent. The record low since 1962 was 18 percent in 2008.

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