Nevada brothel owner expected to win election despite death

LAS VEGAS -- Nevada's most famous pimp appears poised to win an election to the state Legislature in three weeks, even though he is dead.

Dennis Hof tried to bring the legal brothel industry into the mainstream by mingling with celebrities, showcasing his business on HBO and staging outlandish publicity stunts. His fame made him an attention-grabbing figure.

It's too late to remove his name from the ballot in the heavily Republican district. The ballots have already been printed and mailed.

His body was found after a weekend of parties celebrating his 72nd birthday. No foul play is suspected.