John Lee
Joey Gilbert holds his phone while standing with others near a Black Lives Matter Peace Vigil in Reno, Nev., Monday, June 7, 2020. A Reno attorney who was in D.C. protesting the 2020 election results during the Jan. 6 insurrection is running to be the governor of Nevada. Former professional boxer Joey Gilbert announced on Saturday, June 12, 2021, that he intends to run to replace Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak in 2022. (Anjeanette Damon/The Reno Gazette-Journal via AP)
Nevada man present at insurrection announces governor bid

By Sam Metz Jun. 15, 2021 06:34 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 4, 2017, file photo, North Las Vegas Mayor John Lee takes a call about election results in Las Vegas. Lee left the Democratic Party and joined the GOP in April 2021 but the gubernatorial candidate is working to assure Republicans that he's one of them. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP, File)
GOP candidate for governor Lee makes pitch to Republicans

By Michelle L. Price Jun. 01, 2021 08:06 PM EDT

GOP candidate for Nevada governor tests positive for virus

May. 18, 2021 12:53 PM EDT
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Republican candidate for governor John Lee has tested positive for COVID-19. The North Las Vegas mayor made the...

FILE - In this April 4, 2017, file photo, North Las Vegas Mayor John Lee takes a call about election results in Las Vegas. Lee announced Monday, May 17, 2021, he's running for governor next year, challenging incumbent Democrat Steve Sisolak. Lee switched his political affiliation last month from Democrat to Republican, citing a shift toward socialism in the Democratic Party. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP, File)
Republican North Las Vegas mayor running for Nevada governor

By Michelle L. Price May. 17, 2021 03:29 PM EDT