governor

Joe Lombardo received our recommendation because he is the strongest candidate in either party to strengthen conservative and biblical values. In addition, it became evident after reviewing the links below there is really only one viable candidate in the Republican party and both the viable candidates in the Democrat party are significantly diverging from those same conservative/biblical values.

Why is there only one viable candidate in the Republican primary? The Reno Gazette Journal interviewed two candidates, Lombardo and Zilberberg by phone. The other candidates either did not respond to requests to participate, did not follow through with their interview appointment or did not meet the RGJ’s minimum request for inclusion by having a campaign website. Questionnaires answered by opponents indicated incomplete understanding of major issues i.e. men in women’s sports.

Very low polling, little to no public name recognition and no real executive experience for all except Lombardo. There is one goal in this race, beat the progressive candidate. Governor Lombardo has shown strength in pushing back against a progressive onslaught in the last legislative session with many critical vetoes and is by far the strongest hope in the general election in November.

Reno Gazette Journal

iVoter guide

270 to Win

NV Gov 2026

2025 Key Accomplishments
    
          Category
          Key Accomplishments
        
          Better Education
          
            Statewide graduation up 4%
Historic $2 billion in new funding
Safer classrooms
Expanded school choice

          Attainable Housing
          
            $183 million for middle-class housing
6,500+ new rental homes
Lower home prices
Reduced rent burden in Southern Nevada

          Safer Streets
          
            10% drop in violent crime
Cracked down on fentanyl
Double-digit pay increase for law enforcement
Vetoed soft-on-crime bills

          Stronger Economy
          
            Cut 900+ burdensome regulations
40,000+ new jobs
3,500 new businesses
$6 billion in private investment

          Quality Healthcare
          
            13,700 new healthcare jobs
Expanded community behavioral health centers
$180 million to strengthen rural healthcare access
First stand-alone children’s hospital built
Created the Nevada Health Authority to ensure access to affordable and reliable healthcare

House of Representatives CD2
    
      
          Category
          George ForbushHouse of Representatives CD2
          David FlippoHouse of Representatives CD2
          Rick ShepherdHouse of Representatives CD2
          Mark JolleHouse of Representatives CD2
          Tom DoyleHouse of Representatives CD2
        


      
          Candidate Biography
          NOT PROVIDED
          Active in community outreach and public engagement during the campaign process.
          NOT PROVIDED
          NOT PROVIDED
          NOT PROVIDED
        

          Campaign Website
          NOT PROVIDED
          NOT PROVIDED
          NOT PROVIDED
          NOT PROVIDED
          NOT PROVIDED
        

          Questionnaire Submitted
          Yes
          Yes
          Yes
          Yes
          Yes
        

          In-Person Voting
          Supports in-person voting.
          Supports in-person voting.
          Supports in-person voting.
          Supports in-person voting, along with early and mail voting.
          Supports in-person voting.
        

          Voter ID Requirement
          Supports requiring government-issued photo ID to vote.
          Supports requiring government-issued photo ID to vote.
          Supports requiring government-issued photo ID to vote.
          Does not support voter ID requirements unless universally accessible.
          Supports requiring government-issued photo ID to vote.
        

          School Vouchers
          Supports school vouchers.
          Supports school vouchers.
          Supports school vouchers.
          Does not support school vouchers.
          Supports school vouchers.
        

          Reproductive Rights / Abortion Law
          Does not believe current Nevada law is sufficient; supports additional pro-life measures.
          Does not believe current Nevada law is sufficient.
          Does not believe current Nevada law is sufficient.
          Does not believe current Nevada law is sufficient.
          Does not believe current Nevada law is sufficient.
        

          Congressional Term Limits
          Supports term limits for members of Congress.
          Supports term limits for members of Congress.
          Supports term limits for members of Congress.
          Supports term limits for members of Congress.
          Supports term limits for members of Congress.
        

          Second Amendment
          Supports the 2nd Amendment.
          Supports the 2nd Amendment.
          Supports the 2nd Amendment.
          Supports the 2nd Amendment.
          Supports the 2nd Amendment.
        

          Biological Males in Women’s Sports
          NOT PROVIDED
          Does not support biological males participating in women’s sports.
          Does not support biological males participating in women’s sports.
          NOT PROVIDED
          Does not support biological males participating in women’s sports.
        

          Immigration / Open Borders
          Does not support open borders.
          Does not support open borders.
          Does not support open borders.
          Does not support open borders.
          Does not support open borders.
        

          School Library Content
          NOT PROVIDED
          Supports removing sexually explicit material from school libraries.
          Supports removing sexually explicit material from school libraries.
          Does not support broad book bans; supports age-appropriate review.
          Supports removing sexually explicit material from school libraries.
        

          Gender Identity / Parent Notification
          NOT PROVIDED
          Supports requiring schools to inform parents.
          Supports requiring schools to inform parents.
          Supports parental involvement but does not support mandatory disclosure policies.
          Supports requiring schools to inform parents.
        

          Budget Priorities
          NOT PROVIDED
          Supports aggressive spending cuts and opposes tax increases.
          Supports spending cuts over tax increases.
          Supports responsible budgeting rather than broad cuts or tax increases.
          Supports spending cuts and returning to pre-COVID budget levels.
        

          Materials Reviewed
          Candidate questionnaire.
          Candidate questionnaire.
          Candidate questionnaire.
          Candidate questionnaire.
          Candidate questionnaire.
        

    
  

Secretary of State
    
          Category
          Cisco AguilarSecretary of State
          Sharron AngleSecretary of State
        
          Candidate Biography
          
            Current Nevada Secretary of State. Elected in 2022 after defeating Jim Marchant. Graduate of the University of Arizona with a background in finance, accounting, law, and higher education. Moved to Nevada in 2004.
          
            Former Nevada legislator and candidate for statewide office. Submitted materials emphasize election integrity, voter confidence, and constitutional government.
          
          Campaign Website
          NOT PROVIDED
          NOT PROVIDED
        
          Questionnaire Submitted
          Research materials provided
          Yes
        
          In-Person Voting
          
            Supports multiple voting methods, including mail voting and in-person voting. States that voting access should work for citizens in different circumstances. 
          
            Supports in-person voting.
          
          Voter ID Requirement
          
            NOT PROVIDED
          
            Supports requiring government-issued photo ID to vote.
          
          Election Integrity
          
            States that strong elections require both sound systems and trusted election workers. Emphasizes the Secretary of State as a regulator supporting local election officials.  
          
            Prioritizes election integrity, voter confidence, and election transparency.
          
          Mail Voting
          
            Supports mail ballots and has publicly defended mail voting as a way to increase voting access.  
          
            Supports stronger safeguards surrounding mail ballots.
          
          Election Workers
          
            Publicly describes election workers as “unsung heroes of democracy” and supports protections against harassment or intimidation.  
          
            NOT PROVIDED
          
          Role of Secretary of State
          
            States the office acts as a regulator and works with local jurisdictions administering elections.
          
            Submitted materials emphasize oversight of election systems and restoring public trust in elections.
          
          Government Priorities
          
            Submitted materials emphasize voting access, election administration, and civic participation.
          
            Submitted materials emphasize election security, constitutional protections, and accountability.
          
          Materials Reviewed
          
            Submitted biography notes and research materials.
          
            Candidate voter guide questionnaire spreadsheet.

State Treasurer
    
          Category
          Drew JohnsonState Treasurer
          Jay MaharjanState Treasurer
        
          Candidate Biography
          
            Taxpayer watchdog, budget policy analyst, and candidate for Nevada State Treasurer. Submitted materials emphasize fiscal oversight and government accountability.
          
            NOT PROVIDED
          
          Questionnaire Submitted
          
            Yes
          
            No
          
          In-Person Voting
          
            Supports in-person voting and limiting late mail ballot concerns.
          
            NOT PROVIDED
          
          Voter ID Requirement
          
            Supports requiring government-issued photo ID to vote and supported Question 7.
          
            NOT PROVIDED
          
          Abortion / Reproductive Rights
          
            Believes current Nevada abortion law is sufficient.
          
            NOT PROVIDED
          
          Second Amendment
          
            Supports the 2nd Amendment and noted endorsement from pro-2A organizations.
          
            NOT PROVIDED
          
          Women’s Sports
          
            Does not support biological males participating in women’s sports.
          
            NOT PROVIDED
          
          Immigration / Open Borders
          
            Does not support open borders.
          
            NOT PROVIDED
          
          Gender Identity / Parent Notification
          
            Supports requiring schools to inform parents regarding changes in gender identity or sexual orientation.
          
            NOT PROVIDED
          
          Budget Priorities
          
            Supports spending cuts rather than tax increases and emphasizes reducing government waste.
          
            NOT PROVIDED
          
          Understanding of Treasurer Role
          
            Describes the Treasurer as the state’s chief banker, custodian of funds, investment officer, and administrator of programs including unclaimed property and scholarship funds.
          
            NOT PROVIDED
          
          Goals / Priorities
          
            Priorities include modernizing unclaimed property, securing long-term Millennium Scholarship funding, and expanding financial literacy programs.
          
            NOT PROVIDED
          
          Materials Reviewed
          
            Candidate questionnaire responses.
          
            Candidate did not return the questionnaire.

Attorney General
    
          Category
          Adriana Guzmán FralickAttorney General
          Amy TarkanianAttorney General
        
          Candidate Biography
          Moved to Nevada at age nine. Served in several legal and government roles, including Legal Counsel to the Nevada Commission on Ethics, General Counsel to Governor Jim Gibbons, Chief Deputy District Attorney for Carson City, Deputy City Manager, and Chairwoman of the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board.
          Formal candidate biography was NOT PROVIDED.
        
          Campaign Website
          NOT PROVIDED
          NOT PROVIDED
        
          Questionnaire Submitted
          NOT PROVIDED
          NOT PROVIDED
        
          Legal / Government Experience
          Served in legal counsel, regulatory, criminal justice, and government leadership positions at the state and local level.
          NOT PROVIDED
        
          Public Service / Boards
          Served on the Nevada State Board of Education, Commission on Postsecondary Education, and as Chairman of the Board of Directors for Nevada Health Centers.
          NOT PROVIDED
        
          Small Business Background
          Identified in the submitted bio as a small business owner.
          NOT PROVIDED
        
          Additional Documentation
          Candidate biography provided.
          Provided documentation included a Nevada News and Views article regarding Republican concerns about the Tarkanians, including claims related to support for Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford and removal from the Douglas County Republican Central Committee.
        
          Materials Reviewed
          Candidate biography.
          Nevada News and Views article/documentation.

State Senate District 16
    
          Category
          Lisa KrasnerState Senate District 16
          Monica Jaye StabbertState Senate District 16
        
          Candidate Biography
          
            Incumbent State Senator for District 16. Previously served multiple terms in the Nevada Assembly and one term in the State Senate.
          
            Former media professional with over 30 years of experience as a news anchor and public affairs director.
          
          Questionnaire Submitted
          
            Yes
          
            Yes
          
          In-Person Voting
          
            Supports in-person voting.
          
            Supports in-person voting and stated mail ballots should be limited to select circumstances.
          
          Voter ID Requirement
          
            Supports requiring government-issued photo ID to vote.
          
            Supports requiring government-issued photo ID to vote.
          
          School Vouchers
          
            Supports school vouchers and expanded parental choice in education.
          
            Supports school vouchers, including charter, homeschool, trade, and religious school options.
          
          Abortion / Reproductive Rights
          
            Supports pro-life policies.
          
            Supports a ban on abortion.
          
          Congressional Term Limits
          
            Supports term limits for members of Congress.
          
            Supports term limits for members of Congress and elected office broadly.
          
          Second Amendment
          
            Supports the 2nd Amendment.
          
            Supports the 2nd Amendment and opposes gun-free zones.
          
          Immigration / Open Borders
          
            Does not support open borders.
          
            Does not support open borders and supports stronger border enforcement.
          
          School Library Content
          
            Supports removing sexually explicit material from school libraries.
          
            Supports removing books with vulgarity or explicit sexual content from school libraries.
          
          Gender Identity / Parent Notification
          
            Supports requiring schools to inform parents regarding changes in gender identity or sexual orientation.
          
            Supports requiring schools to inform parents and opposes withholding information from families.
          
          Budget Priorities
          
            Supports reducing wasteful spending and responsible budgeting.
          
            Supports spending cuts rather than tax increases and reducing government waste.
          
          Legislative Experience
          
            Served multiple terms in the Nevada Assembly and one term in the Nevada State Senate.
          
            Has attended State Senate meetings and engaged with Nevada politics through media and public affairs work.
          
          Goals / Priorities
          
            Submitted materials emphasize conservative voting history, legislative experience, and public service.
          
            Priorities include energy independence, small business growth, financial security, public safety, and reducing waste, fraud, and abuse.
          
          Materials Reviewed
          
            Candidate background and submitted executive summary.
          
            Candidate questionnaire responses.

Assembly District 40
    
      
          Category
          Julie ButlerAssembly District 40
          Drew RibarAssembly District 40
          Rich HarveyAssembly District 40
          Stacy WoodburyAssembly District 40
        


      
          Candidate Biography
          30 years in Nevada state leadership roles. Former member of Governor Lombardo’s cabinet. Resident of Carson City since 1995.
          Small business owner involved with the Nevada Towing Association and legislative advocacy.
          NOT PROVIDED
          Approximately 30 years working in and around Nevada’s legislative and state government process.
        

          Campaign Website
          juliefornevada.com
          NOT PROVIDED
          NOT PROVIDED
          NOT PROVIDED
        

          Questionnaire Submitted
          Yes
          Yes
          Yes
          Yes
        

          In-Person Voting
          Supports in-person voting.
          Supports in-person voting.
          Supports in-person voting.
          Supports in-person voting.
        

          Voter ID Requirement
          Supports government-issued photo ID and the SAVE Act.
          Supports voter ID.
          Supports voter ID.
          Supports Question 7 requiring voter ID.
        

          School Vouchers
          Supports parental choice and school vouchers.
          Supports school vouchers.
          Supports school vouchers with accountability.
          Supports school vouchers.
        

          Abortion Law
          Believes current Nevada law is sufficient; opposes Question 6.
          Believes current Nevada law is sufficient.
          Opposes Question 6.
          Believes current Nevada law is sufficient; opposes Question 6.
        

          Congressional Term Limits
          Does not support term limits.
          Supports term limits.
          Supports term limits if nationwide.
          Supports term limits.
        

          Second Amendment
          Supports the 2nd Amendment.
          Supports the 2nd Amendment.
          Supports the 2nd Amendment.
          Supports the 2nd Amendment.
        

          Immigration / Open Borders
          Opposes open borders and sanctuary policies.
          Opposes open borders.
          Supports lawful immigration and secure borders.
          Opposes open borders.
        

          School Library Content
          Supports removing sexually explicit material.
          Supports removing sexually explicit material.
          Supports removing/restricting explicit material.
          Supports removing sexually explicit material.
        

          Gender Identity / Parent Notification
          Supports schools notifying parents.
          Supports parental notification.
          Supports parental involvement.
          Supports school-parent communication.
        

          Budget Priorities
          Supports spending cuts over tax increases.
          Supports lower spending and reduced waste.
          Prioritizes spending control before taxes.
          Supports smarter spending over tax increases.
        

          Legislative Experience
          30 years working in Nevada government and the legislative process.
          Referenced legislative involvement and lobbying.
          Referenced committee testimony and public budget participation.
          30 years working around Nevada legislative process.
        

          Materials Reviewed
          Questionnaire, biography, website.
          Questionnaire.
          Questionnaire.
          Questionnaire.
        

    
  

County Commissioner District 2
    
      
          Category
          Jon KilloranCounty Commissioner District 2
          Mike ClarkCounty Commissioner District 2
          Katherine YriateCounty Commissioner District 2
        


      
          Candidate Biography
          46-year Reno resident with a background in journalism, broadcasting, sports tourism, and nonprofit board service. Former KRNV News 4 news director and CEO of the Reno Tahoe Winter Games Coalition.
          NOT PROVIDED
          NOT PROVIDED
        

          Campaign Website
          NOT PROVIDED
          NOT PROVIDED
          NOT PROVIDED
        

          Questionnaire Submitted
          Yes
          Responses NOT PROVIDED in submitted materials.
          No
        

          In-Person Voting
          Supports in-person voting and also supports absentee ballots for military and verified voters who request one.
          NOT PROVIDED
          NOT PROVIDED
        

          Voter ID Requirement
          Supports requiring voters to show government-issued photo ID.
          NOT PROVIDED
          NOT PROVIDED
        

          School Vouchers
          Supports school vouchers.
          NOT PROVIDED
          NOT PROVIDED
        

          Abortion Law
          States that existing Nevada abortion law is sufficient.
          NOT PROVIDED
          NOT PROVIDED
        

          Congressional Term Limits
          Supports term limits for members of Congress.
          NOT PROVIDED
          NOT PROVIDED
        

          Second Amendment
          Supports the 2nd Amendment.
          NOT PROVIDED
          NOT PROVIDED
        

          Immigration / Open Borders
          Does not support open borders.
          NOT PROVIDED
          NOT PROVIDED
        

          School Library Content
          Supports removing books with pervasive vulgarity or explicit sexual content from school libraries.
          NOT PROVIDED
          NOT PROVIDED
        

          Gender Identity / Parent Notification
          Supports requiring schools to inform parents if a student expresses a change in gender identity or sexual orientation.
          NOT PROVIDED
          NOT PROVIDED
        

          Budget Priorities
          Supports cutting spending to address a budget deficit.
          NOT PROVIDED
          NOT PROVIDED
        

          Materials Reviewed
          Candidate biography and questionnaire.
          Candidate name appeared in questionnaire file, but completed responses were not provided.
          Documentation stating the candidate did not return the questionnaire.
        

    
  

County Commissioner District 5
    
      
          Category
          Rob PierceCounty Commissioner District 5
          Tammy Holt-StillCounty Commissioner District 5
          Matthew JohnsonCounty Commissioner District 5
        


      
          Candidate Biography
          NOT PROVIDED
          NOT PROVIDED
          NOT PROVIDED
        

          Campaign Website
          NOT PROVIDED
          NOT PROVIDED
          NOT PROVIDED
        

          Questionnaire Submitted
          Yes
          Yes
          No
        

          In-Person Voting
          Supports in-person voting.
          Supports in-person voting, while noting military members and others may not always be able to vote in person.
          NOT PROVIDED
        

          Voter ID Requirement
          Supports requiring government-issued photo ID to vote.
          Supports voter ID, with additional legislation to verify legal citizenship to vote.
          NOT PROVIDED
        

          School Vouchers
          Supports parental choice in education, including vouchers, with transparency and accountability.
          Supports school vouchers as an alternative for parents while public schools improve.
          NOT PROVIDED
        

          Abortion Law
          Supports a ban on abortion.
          Does not support a broad abortion ban and stated she is voting no on Question 6.
          NOT PROVIDED
        

          Congressional Term Limits
          Supports term limits for members of Congress.
          Supports term limits for members of Congress.
          NOT PROVIDED
        

          Second Amendment
          Supports the 2nd Amendment.
          Supports the 2nd Amendment.
          NOT PROVIDED
        

          Biological Males in Women’s Sports
          NOT PROVIDED
          Does not support biological males participating in women’s sports.
          NOT PROVIDED
        

          Immigration / Open Borders
          Does not support open borders.
          Does not support open borders.
          NOT PROVIDED
        

          School Library Content
          Supports removing books with pervasive vulgarity or explicit sexual content.
          Supports removing books with pervasive vulgarity or explicit sexual content.
          NOT PROVIDED
        

          Gender Identity / Parent Notification
          Supports requiring schools to inform parents if a student expresses a change in gender identity or sexual orientation.
          Supports requiring schools to inform parents if a student expresses a change in gender identity or sexual orientation.
          NOT PROVIDED
        

          Budget Priorities
          Prioritizes responsible spending cuts, efficiency, and accountability before considering tax increases.
          Supports spending cuts, opposes tax increases, and supports a tax on electric vehicles.
          NOT PROVIDED
        

          Duties of County Commissioner
          Describes the role as policy leadership, budget oversight, county operations oversight, constituent representation, and regional coordination.
          Emphasizes tracking spending, developer investment in infrastructure, public listening, accountability, and oversight of Cares Campus funding.
          NOT PROVIDED
        

          Meeting Participation
          Has attended and followed County Commission meetings and has served on related planning and adjustment boards.
          Has attended county, city, and Truckee Meadows Regional Planning meetings regularly since 2017.
          NOT PROVIDED
        

          Candidate Goals
          Priorities include responsible growth, public safety, clean neighborhoods, mental health resources, combating human trafficking, fiscal responsibility, and infrastructure planning.
          Priorities include giving voice to unincorporated residents, recovering certain public assistance costs, election process integrity, and addressing state and county governance statutes.
          NOT PROVIDED
        

          Materials Reviewed
          Candidate questionnaire.
          Candidate questionnaire.
          Documentation stating the candidate did not answer the questionnaire.
        

    
  

District Attorney
    
          Category
          Chris HicksDistrict Attorney
          Wes DuncanDistrict Attorney
        
          Candidate Biography
          Incumbent Washoe County District Attorney. Submitted materials state he has served as District Attorney since 2014 and has spent his legal career as a prosecutor in Washoe County.
          City Attorney for Sparks. Submitted materials highlight his work on public safety, law enforcement cooperation, and enforcement actions against illegal massage businesses.
        
          Campaign Website
          NOT PROVIDED
          wesduncan.com
        
          Questionnaire Submitted
          Yes
          Yes
        
          Federal Law Enforcement Cooperation
          Supports cooperation between law enforcement agencies, including federal law enforcement.
          Supports local law enforcement cooperation with federal law enforcement.
        
          Death Penalty
          Supports the death penalty in the most serious cases.
          Supports the death penalty.
        
          Truth in Sentencing
          Supports truth in sentencing and stated his office seeks sentences requiring offenders to serve the full prison term imposed.
          Supports truth in sentencing for violent criminals.
        
          No Cash Bail
          Stated support for no cash bail only in appropriate circumstances under Nevada law, while emphasizing challenges to the release of dangerous offenders.
          Does not support no cash bail.
        
          Immigration / Open Borders
          Does not support open borders.
          Does not support open borders.
        
          Shoplifting & Burglary Enforcement
          Supports enforcement of shoplifting and burglary laws and referenced work on organized retail crime efforts.
          Supports enforcement of shoplifting and burglary laws.
        
          Sanctuary Cities
          Opposes sanctuary city policies.
          Completely opposes sanctuary cities.
        
          Additional Documentation Reviewed
          Additional submitted material included campaign finance notes, statements about his record, and third-party criticisms or concerns related to his office.
          Additional submitted material included endorsement reasoning, campaign website link, and documentation regarding Sparks enforcement action against illegal massage businesses.
        
          Materials Reviewed
          Candidate questionnaire and additional submitted research material.
          Candidate questionnaire, email documentation, and campaign website reference.

School Board District F
    
          Category
          Brooke WestlakeSchool Board District F
          Scott BentonSchool Board District F
        
          Candidate Biography
          
            Parent and school board candidate. Submitted materials emphasize parental rights, school choice, religious liberty, and student safety.
          
            School board candidate whose submitted materials emphasize student outcomes, safety, workforce readiness, and accountability.
          
          Campaign Website
          westlakeforwcsd.com
          NOT PROVIDED
        
          Questionnaire Submitted
          Yes
          Research responses provided
        
          Top Education Priorities
          
            Prioritizes physical fitness, information technology, mathematics, and science.
          
            Prioritizes student safety, workforce readiness, academic pathways, transparency, and accountability.
          
          Parental Rights / Parent Notification
          
            Supports requiring schools to inform parents regarding changes in gender identity or sexual orientation and supports written parental consent for certain school programs.
          
            Supports collaboration with families and transparency while emphasizing student protections and school safety.
          
          Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
          
            Does not support DEI policies for K–12 students.
          
            Supports protections for marginalized students and continuing anti-discrimination and anti-bullying policies.
          
          School Choice / Vouchers
          
            Supports school vouchers and expanded educational options for parents and students.
          
            NOT PROVIDED
          
          Women’s Sports
          
            Does not support biological males participating in female sports teams.
          
            NOT PROVIDED
          
          School Library Content
          
            Supports removing books containing explicit sexual content and does not support drag queen story hour in schools or public libraries for children.
          
            NOT PROVIDED
          
          Religious Liberty in Schools
          
            Supports a student's right to pray in school and speak freely about faith.
          
            Supports protections for students regardless of religious background.
          
          Charter Schools
          
            Supports expansion of charter schools and educational alternatives.
          
            Supports expanding career and technical education and workforce pathways.
          
          Science Curriculum
          
            Supports teaching alternatives to evolution, such as intelligent design.
          
            Supports human rights education when age-appropriate and aligned with standards.
          
          Immigration / ICE on School Campuses
          
            NOT PROVIDED
          
            Opposes actions that disrupt learning or create fear among students while supporting legal compliance and due process.
          
          Budget Priorities
          
            Supports spending cuts before tax increases to address budget deficits.
          
            Supports responsible budgeting and directing resources toward classrooms and student support.
          
          Compensation / Trustee Pay
          
            NOT PROVIDED
          
            Does not support voting for his own raise and supports transparent compensation decisions.
          
          Materials Reviewed
          
            Candidate questionnaire, submitted email, and campaign website reference.
          
            Submitted Q&A document and research materials.

Reno Mayor
    
          Category
          Eddie LortonReno Mayor
          Tim RossReno Mayor
        
          Candidate Biography
          
            Businessman and longtime Reno mayoral candidate. Submitted materials describe a platform focused on fiscal restraint, public safety, and increased public involvement in city decisions.
          
            Retired Washoe County Sheriff’s sergeant and Reno native. Submitted materials emphasize public safety, government efficiency, and business-style management.
          
          Campaign Website
          eddielorton.com
          rossforreno.com
        
          Questionnaire Submitted
          Yes
          Yes
        
          Fiscal Policy / Budget
          
            Supports reducing municipal debt, limiting discretionary spending, and prioritizing funding for core city services.
          
            States Reno has a spending problem rather than a revenue problem and supports balanced budgeting and reduced waste.
          
          Public Safety
          
            States public safety should be a city priority and supports increased attention to police staffing and community safety.
          
            Public safety is a major campaign focus, including increased staffing, smarter policing, and law enforcement partnerships.
          
          Law Enforcement Support
          
            Submitted materials reference longtime support for law enforcement and sponsorship of the Reno Arch turning blue to honor fallen officers.
          
            Received endorsements from statewide Nevada law enforcement associations and the Public Safety Alliance of Nevada.
          
          Homelessness Approach
          
            Submitted materials focus on prioritizing core city services and fiscal accountability, but a detailed homelessness-specific plan was not provided.
          
            Supports a “Compassion with Accountability” approach focused on measurable outcomes, ending ineffective programs, and regional coordination.
          
          Land Development / Growth
          
            Supports reevaluating redevelopment priorities and shifting city focus toward basic services and neighborhood concerns.
          
            Supports “Smart Growth,” reducing permitting delays, and public-private partnerships while balancing development and infrastructure.
          
          Government Efficiency
          
            Supports reducing government waste, increasing voter involvement in major city decisions, and improving fiscal oversight.
          
            Supports regionalization of certain city and county services to reduce duplication and improve efficiency.
          
          Transparency & Accountability
          
            States support for increased public involvement and transparency in city government and budgeting.
          
            Lists “Transparency First” as a campaign priority and supports measurable results and clearer public accountability.
          
          Community Investment
          
            Prioritizes funding toward public safety and core services before discretionary projects.
          
            Supports investment in parks, trails, recreation, and projects intended to benefit residents broadly.
          
          Political Affiliation
          
            Registered Republican.
          
            NOT PROVIDED in submitted materials.
          
          Materials Reviewed
          
            Candidate questionnaire, campaign platform materials, and submitted public research documents.
          
            Candidate questionnaire, campaign platform materials, endorsement information, and submitted public research documents.

Reno City Council
    
          Category
          Summer PellettReno City Council
          Matthew JohnsonReno City Council
        
          Candidate Biography
          NOT PROVIDED
          NOT PROVIDED
        
          Campaign Website
          NOT PROVIDED
          NOT PROVIDED
        
          Questionnaire Submitted
          Yes
          No
        
          In-Person Voting
          Supports in-person voting.
          NOT PROVIDED
        
          Voter ID Requirement
          Supports requiring government-issued photo ID to vote.
          NOT PROVIDED
        
          School Vouchers
          Supports parental choice and school vouchers.
          NOT PROVIDED
        
          Reproductive Rights / Abortion Law
          Believes current Nevada abortion law is sufficient and opposes Question 6.
          NOT PROVIDED
        
          Congressional Term Limits
          Supports term limits for members of Congress.
          NOT PROVIDED
        
          Second Amendment
          Supports the 2nd Amendment.
          NOT PROVIDED
        
          Biological Males in Women’s Sports
          Does not support biological males participating in women’s sports.
          NOT PROVIDED
        
          Immigration / Open Borders
          Does not support open borders.
          NOT PROVIDED
        
          School Library Content
          Supports removing sexually explicit material from school libraries.
          NOT PROVIDED
        
          Gender Identity / Parent Notification
          Supports requiring schools to inform parents regarding changes in gender identity or sexual orientation.
          NOT PROVIDED
        
          Budget Priorities
          Supports spending cuts and responsible budgeting before tax increases.
          NOT PROVIDED
        
          City Council Priorities
          Submitted responses emphasized public safety, fiscal responsibility, and local governance.
          NOT PROVIDED
        
          Materials Reviewed
          Candidate questionnaire.
          Documentation stating the candidate did not answer the questionnaire.

Sparks Mayor
    
          Category
          Charlene BybeeMayor of Sparks
          Diana MackeyMayor of Sparks
          Wendi RawsonMayor of Sparks
        
          Candidate Biography
          
            Current Sparks City Council member and mayoral candidate. Submitted materials emphasize city budgeting, public safety, and infrastructure concerns.
          
            Sparks mayoral candidate. Additional background information was not provided.
          
            Sparks mayoral candidate. Submitted questionnaire emphasized city management, public safety, and infrastructure priorities.
          
          Questionnaire Submitted
          
            Yes
          
            No
          
            Yes
          
          Public Safety
          
            Submitted materials reference support for maintaining public services while addressing budget concerns.
          
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            Prioritizes public safety, emergency response, and city services.
          
          Growth & Development
          
            Supports infrastructure planning and city growth while balancing fiscal responsibility.
          
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            Supports thoughtful city growth with attention to infrastructure and neighborhood concerns.
          
          Infrastructure / Transportation
          
            Supports continued infrastructure improvements and city planning.
          
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            Supports transportation planning and infrastructure improvements to accommodate growth.
          
          Fiscal Priorities
          
            Submitted materials reference support for balancing the city budget and addressing fiscal challenges, including difficult budget decisions.
          
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            Supports responsible budgeting, fiscal accountability, and efficient city management.
          
          Government Transparency
          
            Supports public communication and city involvement through council participation.
          
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            Emphasizes transparency, accountability, and responsiveness to residents.
          
          Political / Policy Positions
          
            Supports voter ID, school vouchers, congressional term limits, the 2nd Amendment, and parental notification policies.
          
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            Supports voter ID, school vouchers, congressional term limits, the 2nd Amendment, and parental notification policies.
          
          Faith / Church Involvement
          
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            Candidate declined the questionnaire and stated a belief in separation of church and state.
          
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          Campaign Focus / Key Priorities
          
            Priorities include city budgeting, public safety, infrastructure, and long-term city planning.
          
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            Priorities include public safety, responsible growth, infrastructure, and city accountability.
          
          Materials Reviewed
          
            Candidate questionnaire and submitted city voting/background materials.
          
            Candidate response declining the questionnaire.
          
            Candidate questionnaire responses.

Sparks City Council Ward 4
    
          Category
          Sean McCaffreySparks City Council Ward 4
          Adam MayberrySparks City Council Ward 4
        
          Candidate Biography
          
            Business owner and Sparks City Council Ward 4 candidate. Submitted materials emphasize business experience, public safety, and responsible growth.
          
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          Campaign Website
          
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          Questionnaire Submitted
          
            Yes
          
            No
          
          Growth & Development
          
            Supports responsible growth while protecting neighborhood quality of life and property values.
          
            NOT PROVIDED
          
          Infrastructure / Transportation
          
            Supports transportation improvements and regional strategies to reduce traffic congestion.
          
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          Public Safety
          
            Prioritizes reopening Fire Station 5 and improving emergency response through regional cooperation.
          
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          Fiscal Priorities
          
            Supports spending discipline and business-minded budgeting based on private-sector experience.
          
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          Government Transparency
          
            Supports accountability, transparency, and clear communication with residents.
          
            NOT PROVIDED
          
          Government Participation
          
            Stated he regularly watches council meetings and city discussions.
          
            NOT PROVIDED
          
          Political / Policy Positions
          
            Supports voter ID, school vouchers, congressional term limits, the 2nd Amendment, parental notification, and border security.
          
            NOT PROVIDED
          
          Campaign Focus / Key Priorities
          
            Priorities include public safety, growth planning, reducing congestion, entrepreneurship, and regional cooperation.
          
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          Materials Reviewed
          
            Candidate questionnaire responses.
          
            Candidate did not return the questionnaire.