Wes Duncan’s case for Washoe DA: Crime, charging decisions and nepotism

For the first time in Washoe County District Attorney Chris Hicks’ political career, he has a challenger — and the stakes couldn’t be higher. On this week’s Ballot Battleground: Nevada, host Ben Margiott begins a two-part deep dive into the Republican primary that will decide who serves as the county’s top prosecutor. First up: Sparks City Attorney Wes Duncan, who makes his case to unseat Hicks, pointing to concerns about charging policies, his claims that crime is rising, and accusations of nepotism involving Hicks’ wife. Next week, we’ll bring you our full conversation with incumbent DA Chris Hicks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices