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.