NV: Heller running for reelex. Hutch will run, maybe Laxalt. Laxalt wins a primary, per Ralston.
Ralston: Heller wanted to run but Laxalt wouldn't back down and Heller decided to avoid a primary. Laxalt is probably running.
Probably better. Heller needs to run for reelection, it would be in Laxalt's best interests to do so too, and then challenge CCM in 2022 for his grandpa's seat (he'll lose, but I want CCM to get a good challenger). A crowded primary should be avoided, but I'm predicting Democrats to pick up NV-GOV, NV-SEN, and at least one row office. I think it could stay competitive in the future, but 2018 probably won't be good for Nevada Republicans. Then again, even 2006 had Gibbons win the open Governorship, Ensign win by double digits, and Jon Porter hold onto his swingy seat. Things have changed, but NV Democrats may not turn out.
