CARSON CITY, NEV. - The second-place finisher in Nevada's Democratic gubernatorial primary spent no money, ignored opponents and didn't shake a single hand during the campaign.

Nevada's unique "none of these candidates" option defeated everyone Tuesday except state Sen. Joe Neal, who will face Republican Gov. Kenny Guinn in the November election.

Neal won with 36 percent of the votes cast, followed by None with 21,311 votes or 24 percent.  Former topless dancer Barbara Scott ran third with 21 percent.

"It's just an embarrassing thing for candidates," Neal said Wednesday.  "Like for me, when you're trying to make a difference, and you have to look back and see if 'None' is going to beat you."

Period attempts since 1975 to get rid of "None" have failed.  No other state has such a voting option in statewide races.

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