News · May 21, 2026

Las Vegas Weekly Endorses Manny Kess in the Republican Primary

Editorial board endorsement for Clark County Commission District E.

The Las Vegas Weekly editorial board endorsed Manny Kess in the 2026 Republican primary for Clark County Commission District E in its annual Primary Election Guide, published May 21, 2026.

The endorsement places Manny on the Weekly's recommended ballot for the June 9 Republican primary, alongside its other 2026 endorsements.

What this means for the race

The Las Vegas Weekly endorsement is among the most-read local primary recommendations in Southern Nevada. Republican primary voters in Commission District E will choose between Manny Kess and Randolph "Randy" Rose on Tuesday, June 9. Early voting runs May 23 – June 5.

Read the endorsement

The full Las Vegas Weekly 2026 Primary Election Guide is online: 2026 Primary Election Guide Endorsements.

Manny's response

The campaign welcomed the endorsement. "It's a vote of confidence in the plan we've put in front of voters — accountability, transparency, and practical solutions for District E," said Manny Kess. "Now the work is making sure every Republican in this district knows the primary is happening — and showing up."

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Source: Las Vegas Weekly.