LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — One of the most talked-about political races this election season is the Senate race between Democratic incumbent Catherine Cortez Masto and former Attorney General Adam Laxalt.
Polls show the race has been close throughout the entire campaign, and voters' decision could impact whether Democrats or Republicans control the U.S. Senate.
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We wanted to learn a little bit more about each candidate and their policies through one-on-one interviews. Both candidates were offered a 20-minute interview. Sen. Cortez Masto spoke with KTNV's Justin Hinton for about 15 minutes. Laxalt's campaign wouldn't commit to meeting one-on-one, but reporter Sean DeLancey was able to ask him a few questions at a campaign event last week.
Consistent with previous interviews KTNV has shared, the interview with Sen. Cortez Masto is broken down so viewers can easily see the senator's responses on different topics.
Catherine Cortez Masto (D, incumbent)
Question: Why should Nevada voters re-elect you?
Issue: Economy and inflation
Issue: Education
Issue: Student debt relief
Issue: Abortion rights
Issue: Crime and public safety
Question: What's your final pitch to voters?
Adam Laxalt (R, challenger)
At a campaign event, KTNV asked Adam Laxalt whether he believes the 2020 Election was legitimate. Reporter Sean DeLancey followed up with a question about what specific plans Laxalt has to decrease inflation if he is elected this year.
What about the other candidates? We're collecting interviews with major party candidates for statewide races in Nevada at ktnv.com/2022candidates.
