Douglas County primary election: low turnout, Watts suspends, Settelmeyer endorsed
Key Questions
What was the voter turnout in the Douglas County primary election?
Turnout was under 40 percent in the 2026 Primary Election. Results are being presented for canvassing by Douglas County commissioners.
Who won the Douglas County Commission Seat 2 and District 39 races?
Hales was re-elected unopposed for County Commission Seat 2. Osborn won the District 39 race.
What happened with Jesse Watts' campaign in the primary?
Jesse Watts suspended his NV-02 campaign and endorsed James Settelmeyer. At the state level, the Nevada Attorney General is fighting to keep mail-in voting.
Primary election results final. Turnout under 40%. Hales re-elected unopposed for County Commission Seat 2. Osborn wins District 39. Jesse Watts suspended NV-02 campaign, endorsed James Settelmeyer.
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Updated Jun 25, 2026