Jon Ralston — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

CEO of The Nevada Independent, a nonprofit online news site he founded in 2017.
Over 40 years of experience in journalism, including roles as a reporter and columnist for Nevada outlets.
Author of 'The Anointed One: An Inside Look At Nevada Politics,' published in September 2000.
Hosted public affairs TV programs 'Ralston Live' and 'KSNV Ralston Reports' for nearly 16 years.
A contributor to MSNBC and has appeared on 'Meet the Press.'
Accurately predicted Nevada presidential and Senate elections in 2016 and 2020, and multiple state races in 2022 based on early voting data.
Holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Cornell University (1981) and a Master of Arts in journalism from the University of Michigan (1983).

Biography

Jonathan Mark Ralston is an American journalist, political commentator, and the CEO of The Nevada Independent, a nonprofit online news site he launched in 2017. With a career spanning over 40 years in journalism, Ralston has been a reporter and columnist for various Nevada outlets, including the Las Vegas Review-Journal and the Las Vegas Sun. He is recognized for his in-depth analysis of Nevada politics and elections.