Nevada
The desert environment of the Silver State makes water grabbing and access to clean water particularly critical issues, along with protection of wildlife habitats and clean energy production. The status of the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste storage site is another important debate.
Early and absentee voting will play a vital role in the 2012 elections, accounting for more than 65% of votes cast. Nevada has become a crucial swing state for both parties, and the U.S. Senate race between Senator Dean Heller and Democratic Congresswoman Shelley Berkley is being watched particularly closely.
