Nevada Sample Ballot 2026: Every Candidate on Your November Ballot
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Nevada's 2026 ballot includes governor (Joe Lombardo (R), Aaron Ford (D), Danielle Ford (No Political Party), and 6 more); 4 U.S. House districts. Browse tracked Nevada jurisdictions, compare candidate profiles, and enter your ZIP code to see the exact races on your ballot.
- Primary Election
- June 9, 2026
- General Election
- Nov. 3, 2026
- Places Listed
- 9
- Profiles
- 377
Statewide
GovernorJoe Lombardo (R) · Aaron Ford (D) · Danielle Ford (No Political Party) · Allen Rheinhart (No Political Party) · Christopher Battenberg (No Political Party) · Emilio R. Rodriguez (No Political Party) · John T. Scott (No Political Party) · Jordan Koteras (No Political Party) · Max Beck (No Political Party)
Joe Lombardo Republican Incumbent
- Keep taxes low and manage state budgets conservatively
- Expand school choice and education accountability
- Strengthen public safety with law-enforcement experience
Per the campaign site.
About Joe Lombardo
A former Clark County sheriff and Army veteran, his first term has emphasized public safety, education accountability and school choice, and holding the line on taxes. National analysts rate his race against Aaron Ford among the most competitive governor contests of 2026.
Aaron Ford Democrat
- Make housing more affordable and take on corporate landlords
- Lower the cost of living for Nevada families
- Invest in public safety, schools, and good-paying jobs
Per the campaign site.
About Aaron Ford
Raised in a working-class family that relied on food stamps and Medicaid, he became a teacher, earned five degrees, led the Nevada Senate, and as attorney general took on opioid companies and corporate landlords. His campaign centers on housing affordability and the cost of living.
Danielle Ford No Political Party
- Overhaul education accountability in Nevada schools
- Bring an outsider, parent-focused voice to state government
- Increase transparency in state and school district spending
Per the campaign site.
About Danielle Ford
Danielle Ford is an independent candidate for Nevada governor, a member of the Nevada State Board of Education and former Clark County School District trustee, and a marketing consultant. She is not related to Democratic nominee Aaron Ford. Her public profile centers on education accountability and parent engagement in Nevada's schools.
Allen Rheinhart No Political Party
Allen Rheinhart is a No Political Party candidate for Nevada governor on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's candidate filing list. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Christopher Battenberg No Political Party
Christopher Battenberg is a No Political Party candidate for Nevada governor on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's candidate filing list. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Emilio R. Rodriguez No Political Party
Emilio R. Rodriguez is a No Political Party candidate for Nevada governor on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's candidate filing list. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
John T. Scott No Political Party
John T. Scott is a No Political Party candidate for Nevada governor on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's candidate filing list. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Jordan Koteras No Political Party
Jordan Koteras is a No Political Party candidate for Nevada governor on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's candidate filing list. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Max Beck No Political Party
Max Beck is a No Political Party candidate for Nevada governor on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's candidate filing list. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Attorney GeneralNicole Cannizzaro (D) · Adriana Guzmán Fralick (R)
Nicole Cannizzaro Democrat
- Prosecute crime and strengthen public safety
- Protect reproductive rights in Nevada law
- Take on big corporations and fight federal overreach
Per the campaign site.
About Nicole Cannizzaro
Cannizzaro is a former deputy district attorney who prosecuted criminal cases, including gangs involved in fraud and violence, and currently serves in the Nevada Legislature, per the campaign site.
Adriana Guzmán Fralick Republican
- Back law enforcement and get tough on crime
- Protect Nevada families and communities
- Increase transparency in the attorney general's office
Per the campaign site.
About Adriana Guzmán Fralick
Adriana Guzmán Fralick is the Republican nominee for Nevada attorney general, an attorney and chair of the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board.
Lieutenant GovernorStavros Anthony (R) · Sandra Jauregui (D) · Janine Hansen (Independent American) · Cornelius D. Jones (No Political Party)
Stavros Anthony Republican Incumbent
- Support law and order across Nevada
- Strengthen election integrity
- Promote fiscal responsibility and tourism
Per the campaign site.
About Stavros Anthony
Stavros Anthony is Nevada's incumbent lieutenant governor and the Republican nominee for re-election, running unopposed in his June 2026 primary. A retired Las Vegas police captain and former city councilman, his campaign emphasizes law and order, election integrity, and fiscal responsibility.
Sandra Jauregui Democrat
- Expand affordable housing and lower costs
- Advance commonsense gun safety laws
- Lower health care costs for Nevada families
Per the campaign site.
About Sandra Jauregui
Sandra Jauregui is the Democratic nominee for Nevada lieutenant governor and the majority leader of the Nevada Assembly. A survivor of the 1 October shooting who became a leading gun-safety advocate, her legislative record includes expanding affordable housing, capping insulin costs, and protecting wages. She outraised the incumbent in early 2026 fundraising.
Janine Hansen Independent American
- Protect families and taxpayers from government expansion
- Keep Nevada taxes low to grow the economy
- Expand tourism and outdoor recreation in rural Nevada
Per the campaign site.
About Janine Hansen
Janine Hansen is the Independent American Party nominee for Nevada lieutenant governor, the state party's chair, and a native Nevadan who has advocated for families and taxpayers at the Nevada Legislature for decades. Her platform emphasizes protecting families and taxpayers, keeping Nevada taxes low, and expanding tourism and outdoor recreation, especially in rural counties.
Cornelius D. Jones No Political Party
Cornelius D. Jones is a No Political Party candidate for Nevada lieutenant governor on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's candidate filing list. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Secretary Of StateCisco Aguilar (D) · Jim Marchant (R) · Brad Barnhill (Independent American) · John Kennedy (L)
Cisco Aguilar Democrat Incumbent
- Keep Nevada elections fair, free, and transparent
- Modernize business filings and state services
- Protect election workers and voter access
Per the campaign site.
About Cisco Aguilar
Cisco Aguilar is Nevada's incumbent secretary of state and the Democratic nominee for re-election, running unopposed in his June 2026 primary. An attorney and former Andre Agassi Foundation counsel, his first term emphasized modernizing Nevada's election and business-filing systems, election worker protections, and transparency. The general election is a rematch of 2022 against Jim Marchant.
Jim Marchant Republican
- Require voter ID with proof of citizenship and paper ballots
- End universal mail-in ballots and re-register voters
- Make Nevada more business-friendly, including repealing the commerce tax
Per the campaign site.
About Jim Marchant
Jim Marchant is the Republican nominee for Nevada secretary of state, a former state assemblyman and the party's 2022 nominee for this office, setting up a rematch with Cisco Aguilar. He has promoted claims that recent elections were fraudulent, and his platform calls for voter ID with proof of citizenship, paper ballots with hand counting, ending universal mail ballots, and repealing the commerce tax.
Brad Barnhill Independent American
- Increase election accountability and transparency
- Apply constitutional principles to state administration
- Bring veteran and legal-support experience to the office
Per the campaign site.
About Brad Barnhill
Brad Barnhill is the Independent American Party nominee for Nevada secretary of state, a paralegal, Navy veteran, and the party's 2024 nominee for state Senate. His platform emphasizes constitutional principles and election accountability.
John Kennedy L
- Reduce regulatory burdens on Nevada businesses
- Protect individual liberty in state administration
- Apply Libertarian limited-government principles to the office
About John Kennedy
John Kennedy is the Libertarian Party nominee for Nevada secretary of state and was the party's 2022 nominee for attorney general. His candidacy offers a Libertarian, limited-government approach to the state's elections and business-services office. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
TreasurerTya Mathis-Coleman (D) · Drew Johnson (R)
Tya Mathis-Coleman Democrat
- Protect and grow Nevada's college savings programs
- Manage state funds with proven financial stewardship
- Expand financial literacy and opportunity for Nevada families
Per the campaign site.
About Tya Mathis-Coleman
A Las Vegas native and deputy treasurer for college savings, she oversees Nevada's prepaid tuition, 529, and student loan programs and directs the Millennium Scholarship, which has served more than 177,000 students. Outgoing treasurer Zach Conine endorsed her campaign.
Drew Johnson Republican
- Protect taxpayer dollars and expose government waste
- Increase transparency in state finances
- Manage state investments responsibly
Per the campaign site.
About Drew Johnson
Drew Johnson is the Republican nominee for Nevada state treasurer, narrowly winning the June 2026 primary. A government-waste analyst, think tank founder, and columnist who was the party's 2024 nominee in Nevada's 3rd Congressional District, he has built a career exposing waste, fraud, and abuse of taxpayer money.
ControllerAndy Matthews (R) · Michael MacDougall (D)
Andy Matthews Republican Incumbent
- Publish and expand transparency of state spending
- Collect debts owed to Nevada taxpayers
- Promote fiscal responsibility in state government
Per the campaign site.
About Andy Matthews
Andy Matthews is Nevada's incumbent state controller and the Republican nominee for re-election, running unopposed in his June 2026 primary. A former Nevada Policy Research Institute president and former state assemblyman, his tenure has emphasized fiscal transparency, publishing state spending data, and collecting debts owed to the state.
Michael MacDougall Democrat
- Keep Nevada's books transparent and accessible
- Bring an educator's accountability to state finances
- Invest in civic participation and the next generation
Per the campaign site.
About Michael MacDougall
Michael MacDougall is the Democratic nominee for Nevada state controller, a high school social studies teacher at the Adelson School and former Mob Museum educator. A Nevadan since 1998 with two master's degrees, his campaign emphasizes transparent state accounting, civic participation, and building a Nevada that works for everyone.
Ballot measures
Ballot measures2 statewide measures on the 2026 ballot
2 statewide measures are on Nevada's 2026 ballot.
Question 6Right to Abortion InitiativeProvide for a state constitutional right to abortion before fetal viability.Initiated constitutional amendment
Question 7Require Voter Identification InitiativeRequire voters to present photo identification when voting in person or to provide the last four digits of their driver's license or Social Security number when voting by mail.Initiated constitutional amendment
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Voting info and more
Voting info and more
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Dates below come from the Nevada election office as of 2026-09-04; confirm on the official page or check your registration and polling place.
- Voter registration deadline
- online by Tuesday, October 20, 2026; by mail Tuesday, October 6, 2026; in person by Tuesday, November 3, 2026; same-day registration is available
- Early voting
- Saturday, October 17, 2026 through Friday, October 30, 2026
- Mail ballot
- return: By mail: the Secretary of State recommends mailing at least a week before Election Day; no excuse needed
- Election Day hours
- 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (reported; confirm locally, as this was stated for a prior Nevada election on the official site).
- Where to vote
- Find your polling place with the Nevada election office's official lookup.
- ID at the polls
- Nevada does not currently require photo ID to vote in person or by mail (a 2024/2026 ballot measure, Question 7, would add a photo ID requirement if approved, but is not yet in effect for the Nov 2026 election). ID IS required specifically to use same-day registration: a valid Nevada driver's license or Nevada ID card (or a qualifying tribal ID).
Who is running for governor of Nevada in 2026?
The tracked 2026 candidates for governor of Nevada are Joe Lombardo (R), Aaron Ford (D), Danielle Ford (No Political Party), Allen Rheinhart (No Political Party), Christopher Battenberg (No Political Party), Emilio R. Rodriguez (No Political Party), John T. Scott (No Political Party), Jordan Koteras (No Political Party), and 1 more. Candidate fields follow official election office filings; see the race card on this page for biographies and priorities.
When is the Nevada 2026 primary election?
Nevada's 2026 state primary was held on June 9, 2026; the general election is November 3, 2026. Check your registration and polling place with your state election office.
When is the voter registration deadline in Nevada for the November 2026 election?
To vote in Nevada's November 3, 2026 general election, register online by Tuesday, October 20, 2026; by mail Tuesday, October 6, 2026; in person by Tuesday, November 3, 2026; same-day registration is available, per the state election office.
When does early voting start in Nevada for the November 2026 election?
Early in-person voting in Nevada runs Saturday, October 17, 2026 through Friday, October 30, 2026, per the state election office.
What is the deadline to request a mail ballot in Nevada for November 2026?
Nevada mail ballots: return: By mail: the Secretary of State recommends mailing at least a week before Election Day; no excuse needed, per the state election office.
Where do I vote in Nevada in November 2026?
Polling places are assigned by address. Use the Nevada election office's official lookup at https://vote.nv.gov to find yours; early-voting sites are listed there as well.
U.S. House candidates by district
Only one district is on your ballot; the link below finds yours by street address.
U.S. House - NV-1Afzal "Bobby" Khan (Independent) · Anthony Thomas Jr. (Independent) · Steven "Chap" St John (Independent) · Victor R. Willert (Independent) · Carrie Ann Buck (R) · Dina Titus (D)
Afzal "Bobby" Khan Independent
Afzal "Bobby" Khan is the Independent candidate for Nevada's 1st Congressional District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's Aurora candidate filing list. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Anthony Thomas Jr. Independent
Anthony Thomas Jr. is the Independent candidate for Nevada's 1st Congressional District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's Aurora candidate filing list. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Steven "Chap" St John Independent
- Advocates for protecting Medicare and Medicaid and lowering medical costs
- Wants to reduce everyday costs for groceries, housing and prescriptions
- Supports dignity, stability and affordability for seniors
Per the campaign site.
About Steven "Chap" St John
Steven "Chap" St John is an independent candidate for Nevada's 1st Congressional District who has worked as a hospital chaplain for nearly 10 years, according to his campaign site.
Victor R. Willert Independent
- Proposes eliminating the Social Security earnings cap for ten years to protect benefits without cuts
- Supports empowering Medicare to negotiate drug prices
- Proposes a student loan forgiveness program for doctors, nurses and educators who work in public institutions
Per the campaign site.
About Victor R. Willert
Victor R. Willert is an independent candidate for Nevada's 1st Congressional District who spent 33 years in education as a teacher and administrator, including 25 years with the New York City Department of Education, according to his campaign site.
Carrie Ann Buck Republican
Carrie Ann Buck is a second-term Nevada state senator representing Senate District 5 who launched a campaign for Nevada's 1st Congressional District, per The Nevada Independent. She has been endorsed by President Donald Trump and Governor Joe Lombardo in the race, per Las Vegas Review-Journal. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Dina Titus Democratic Incumbent
Dina Titus is the incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative for Nevada's 1st Congressional District, according to her official House website. She has been named to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's Frontline program, which supports incumbents in competitive districts, and is seeking reelection in 2026 against Republican state Sen. Carrie Ann Buck. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
U.S. House - NV-2David Flippo (R) · Teresa F. Benitez-Thompson (D) · Lynn Chapman (Independent American)
David Flippo Republican
David Flippo is a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel who won the 2026 Republican primary to become the party's nominee for Nevada's open 2nd Congressional District seat after Republican Congressman Mark Amodei retired, according to PBS News. He faces Democrat Teresa Benitez-Thompson in November 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Teresa F. Benitez-Thompson Democratic
- Supports a Congress focused on providing health care access
- Wants to make groceries, healthcare and housing more affordable and communities safer
- Supports a reformed immigration system
Per the campaign site.
About Teresa F. Benitez-Thompson
Benitez-Thompson served 12 years in the Nevada Assembly, including as majority leader, and most recently served as chief of staff to Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford, per the campaign site. Benitez-Thompson's career has centered on social work, including arranging adoptive families for children with special needs and a decade supporting terminally ill patients, per the campaign site. Benitez-Thompson holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Nevada and a master's degree in social work from the University of Michigan, per the campaign site.
Lynn Chapman Independent American
Lynn Chapman is the Independent American Party candidate for Nevada's 2nd Congressional District and serves as State Treasurer of the Independent American Party of Nevada, according to the party's website. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
U.S. House - NV-3Marty O'Donnell (R) · Susie Lee (D) · David J. Anderson (Independent) · P. Dean Johnson (Independent) · Jon Kamerath (Independent American)
Marty O'Donnell Republican
- Supports small businesses and policies to protect American workers and jobs
- Supports strong border security
- Says he opposes reckless federal spending
Per the campaign site.
About Marty O'Donnell
O'Donnell is a retired video game music composer and audio director who earned a Master of Music degree in composition with honors from USC in 1981, per the campaign site. He served as Audio Director and Composer for the Halo video game franchise at Bungie Studios and later collaborated with Paul McCartney on music for Destiny, per the campaign site.
Susie Lee Democratic Incumbent
- Supports affordable health care for constituents
- Supports funding for public education
- Supports services for veterans
Per the campaign site.
About Susie Lee
Susie Lee is the incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative for Nevada's 3rd Congressional District, who founded After School All Stars in Las Vegas and led Communities in Schools of Nevada before her election to Congress, according to her official House website.
David J. Anderson Independent
David J. Anderson is the Independent candidate for Nevada's 3rd Congressional District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's Aurora candidate filing list. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
P. Dean Johnson Independent
P. Dean Johnson is the Independent candidate for Nevada's 3rd Congressional District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's Aurora candidate filing list. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Jon Kamerath Independent American
- Wants to eliminate the federal gas tax and ban property tax on primary homes
- Supports defending Nevada's water allocation rights
- States support for limited constitutional government
Per the campaign site.
About Jon Kamerath
Kamerath is a nurse who graduated from the Community College of Southern Nevada in 2004 with a major in practical nursing, per the campaign site. He has been a Clark County resident for 30 years, per the campaign site.
U.S. House - NV-4Cody K. Whipple (R) · Gary Steele (Independent) · William Johnson (Independent) · Russell Best (Independent American) · Steven A. Horsford (D)
Cody K. Whipple Republican
Cody Whipple is a small business owner and rancher who won the 2026 Republican primary to become the party's nominee in Nevada's 4th Congressional District, according to Nevada Current. He faces incumbent Democratic Rep. Steven Horsford in November 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Gary Steele Independent
Gary Steele is the Independent candidate for Nevada's 4th Congressional District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's Aurora candidate filing list. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
William Johnson Independent
William Johnson is the Independent candidate for Nevada's 4th Congressional District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's Aurora candidate filing list. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Russell Best Independent American
Russell Best is the Independent American candidate for Nevada's 4th Congressional District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's Aurora candidate filing list. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Steven A. Horsford Democratic Incumbent
- Opposes corporate landlords driving up rents
- Opposes tariffs he says raise prices for consumers
- Supports protecting social safety net programs
Per the campaign site.
About Steven A. Horsford
Steven A. Horsford is the incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative for Nevada's 4th Congressional District, who previously led the Culinary Training Academy job training program and served as Nevada's first Black State Senate Majority Leader, according to his official House website.