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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Republicans hope to capitalize on sluggish Democratic turnout to shift the balance of power in the Nevada Senate to their favor, although the deeply Democratic assembly is much more of a long shot.
The two parties are fighting fierce battles in three Las Vegas-area senate districts. Democrats hold a slim 11-10 majority in the Senate and a comfortable 27-15 lead in the assembly.
A Republican-controlled senate would make it easier for Republican Gov. Brian Sandoval to accomplish his agenda.
The most-watched race involves Democratic Sen. Justin Jones, who won his last election by 301 votes and faces a challenge from Republican attorney Becky Harris.
All 42 seats are up for grabs in the assembly. Democrats have come under fire after two of their nominees were declared ineligible for their seats.
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