This election is for each political party to separately choose a single candidate to run office for office and represent their party in the General Election.  Should a party have zero candidates running, then zero candidates for that office will show up on their ballot. Should a party have one candidate running, then no candidates will show up on their ballot as there is only one candidate running for that party and that candidate automatically advances to the General Election Ballot to represent that party.
A Guide To Candidate Selection
Platform/Philosophy
- Identify the major issues that are of concern to you.
- Know which elected positions are responsible for the issues you have identified.
- Are your concerns applicable to the position for which a candidate is running? Example: If you are concerned about student test scores, evaluating the candidate for County Assessor would be inappropriate.
- Have you heard the candidate speak? Have you asked the candidate questions?
- Does the candidate believe they are a conservative and can they TELL YOU what a conservative stands for? Do they claim to be a moderate; in what areas do they believe they are moderate?
- Does the candidate have a website and have you visited it? Does the candidate’s platform on the website address your concerns?
- Is the candidate actively campaigning, have you seen their signs, brochures, etc.?
- Does the candidate’s philosophy align with the duties of the elected position they are seeking? Does the candidate make hollow promises?
- Does the candidate have a background in the position for which they are seeking election?
Voting Record and History
- Does the candidate have a background in politics, (professional politician)?
- How long has the candidate been a registered voter of the party?
- If the candidate is an incumbent, have you reviewed their voting record?
- Where does the candidate’s financial backing come from? Have you viewed their Contributions and Expenses Report? (See Steps to Doing This Here) https://www.nvsos.gov/SOSCandidateServices/AnonymousAccess/CEFDSearchUU/Search.aspx#individual_search and type in the name.
- Does the candidate live in the district for which they are seeking election?
- How long has the candidate been affiliated with the party you support? (Create a 311 request for the candidate’s party affiliation and voter history https://www.washoecounty.gov/311/index.php) How long has the candidate been registered to vote in your county?
- Has the candidate run for an office before? How many different offices? How many times? Use this https://www.nvsos.gov/SOSCandidateServices/AnonymousAccess/CEFDSearchUU/Search.aspx#individual_search and https://ballotpedia.org/Main_Page (type the candidate name at the top).
- How many side jobs does the candidate already currently work? Does the candidate have multiple side businesses or jobs, and do they have the time to dedicate to the position? Is the elected position a full time job?
- How many boards and committees does the candidate currently sit on presently or in the past?
Early Primary Voting is Saturday, May 23rd, through Friday, June 5th.
Primary Election is June 9th, 2026.
General Election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026
This election has zero to one candidates from every political party on the ballot. All registered voters may vote for any single candidate in each race.
