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Republican Danny Tarkanian announces bid for Nevada attorney general's office
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Republican Danny Tarkanian announced his candidacy for Nevada attorney general on Wednesday, joining Democrat Zach Conine in the contest to replace Aaron Ford.
Tarkanian, son of legendary UNLV basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian and civic leader Lois Tarkanian, vowed 'to defend Nevada families, and bring real accountability to the Attorney General's office,' a campaign website said.
A possible third candidate for the office, Democratic State Sen. Nicole Cannizzaro, has not made an announcement.
Tarkanian has run for office nearly a dozen times. He is currently a Douglas County commissioner, elected in 2020. He narrowly lost a U.S. House seat to Democrat Jacky Rosen in 2016, losing by 3,943 votes.
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Tarkanian practiced law for seven years and founded the Tarkanian Basketball Academy, a nonprofit organization that works with at-risk youth.
Conine has served as Nevada State Treasurer for the past six years. He announced his candidacy earlier this month.
Ford has announced his intention to challenge Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo in 2026, and he is ineligible to return as attorney general due to term limits.
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