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Running for Office in Nevada

Before You Run

  1. Find out more about running for office. Speak with people who have run before to learn about what it's like to campaign. You can even email your elected officials and ask them what it was like when they ran.

  2. Review the state's candidate page. This has all the information you need to know to run for office, including the voting & election laws, qualifications that candidates must meet, the election calendar, and the paperwork you need to file.​​

If you are considering running for a partisan office, like state legislature or governor, start by reaching out to your political party, so they can help you through the process.

Submit Your Paperwork

Certain forms are required depending on which office you're running for, and they can be found on the state’s candidate page. Here are some of the forms:

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  • Contributions and Expenses Reports (C&E)

  • Financial Disclosure Statement (FDS)

  • Declaration of Candidacy

  • Independent Candidate Petition (where applicable) 

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Submit your candidate forms at the appropriate time in the election year. Be sure to check the state’s election calendar for the final deadline. 

Start Your Campaign

Check out our resources below for support in your campaign, and continue speaking with people who have run for campaign advice. If you plan to receive donations or spend money on your campaign, you must also open a separate bank account to track your campaign finances.

 

Remember to fill out our nonpartisan online voter guide on VOTE411.org. We will send you an invite to fill out our 5 candidate questions about 4-6 weeks before the June election.

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