Danny Tarkanian announces US Senate bid

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) - Danny Tarkanian has announced his candidacy to challenge Democrat Harry Reid in next year's U.S. Senate race.

Tarkanian, a Republican, made the announcement Friday, and says he will launch his campaign Monday in Las Vegas.

Tarkanian ran unsuccessfully in 2006 for secretary of state, losing to Democrat Ross Miller.

In 2004, he ran for the state Senate and lost to incumbent Mike Schneider, D-Las Vegas. Tarkanian sued Schneider for civil libel and slander over campaign materials, and a jury last week ruled in his favor.

Schneider has since agreed to settle the case for $150,000.

Tarkanian is the son of former basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian.