Tuesday's Primary

Just one state has a primary this week, and that's Nevada. Here are the races:

Nevada Senate
Only in Nevada. Senator John Ensign (R) faces a primary challenge against Edward "Fast Eddie" Hamilton. Yes, his nickname is "Fast Eddie." Good lord, what a state. On the Democratic side of things, Jack Carter, the son of former President Jimmie Carter, is the presumptive favorite. His opponent is Ruby Tun.

Nevada Governor
Incumbent Governor Kenny Guinn (R) is term-limited, and so cannot run for re-election. The battle to replace him in his own party features his Lieutenant Governor, Lorriane Hunt, facing off against Congressman Jim Gibbons. Also running are Bob Beers, Melody Damayo, and Stanleigh Lusak. My money is on Gibbons, but the race between him and Hunt should be close.

For the Democrats, there are three people seeking the nomination: Jim Gibson, Leola McConnell, and Dina Titus. There is no front-runner, so I'll go all alphabetical on ya and predict a Gibson victory.

Nevada CD 1
Congressman Shelley Berkley (D) faces an insignificant challenge from Asimo "Silver" Lawlor in this race. Berkley will win easily. On the Republican side, Kenneth Wagner, Russ Mickelson, and Michael Ace Monroe are running to decide who will lose to Berkley in November.

Nevada CD 2
Five Republicans are running to replace Congressman Jim Gibbons (R), who is running for Governor. Several of them have raised significant amounts of money, including the favorite, current Secretary of State Dean Heller, as well as Sharron Angle and Dawn Gibbons, who is Jim Gibbons' wife. Richard Gilster, II and Glenn Thomas are also battling for the spot on the ballot. The Democrats have no need for a primary, having already settled on Jill Derby, who has raised $748,000, enough to position herself as an equal money-wise against her Republican opponent.

Nevada CD 3
Congressman Jon Porter, Sr. (R) is unopposed, and will watch five Democrats battle to face him. The clear favorite is Tessa Hafen, with over $800,000 in the bank. Her four opponents have less than $25,000 between them. Their names are Mark Budetich, Jr., Barry Michaels, Anna Nevenich, and Freddie Warman.