Multiple city, county offices up for election in 2026

With the filing period for the 2026 election coming up March 2–13, this year’s election will bring several key city and county offices before Fernley and Lyon County voters.

Two city council seats, the mayor’s office, three school board seats, two spots on the county commission, and the sheriff’s and district attorney’s offices are among those up for grabs this year.

The Primary Election will be held June 9, with the General Election on Nov. 3.

In the city, the Fernley City Council Ward 1 seat currently held by Ryan Hanan, the Ward 3 seat held by Stan Lau, and the mayor’s seat, held by Neal McIntyre, will be on the ballot. Lau has filled his term limits and is not eligible for reelection.

Fernley voters will also fill two seats on the North Lyon County Fire Protection District Board of Directors and two on the Fernley Swimming Pool General Improvement District.

For the Lyon County School District Board of Trustees, the District 2 seat currently held by Darin Farr, the District 4 seat held by Tom Hendrix and the District 6 seat held by Kallie Day are up for election. Day was appointed in November to finish the term of Bridget Peterson, who resigned last September.

On the Lyon County Commission, the seats up for grabs are District 2, which represents part of Fernley and part of Silver Springs and is currently held by Scott Keller, and District 5, representing Smith and Mason valleys, held by Dave Hockaday.

In county offices, the sheriff’s office is up for grabs and Sheriff Brad Pope has announced he will run for reelection. The district attorney’s office is also open, but current District Attorney Steve Rye has filed to run for Third Judicial District Court judge in Department 2, to replace retiring Judge Leon Aberasturi. In Third Judicial District Court, Judge John Schlegelmilch has filed to run for reelection. The judicial candidate filing period ends Friday, Jan. 16.

Other county administrative offices up for election this year are assessor, clerk/treasurer and recorder.

Statewide, the offices of governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, treasurer, controller and attorney general will be on this year’s ballot, along with Assembly District 38, currently held by Greg Koenig of Fallon, and State Senate District 17, held by Robin Titus.

The Lyon County Clerk/Treasurer’s Office has created an informational package for candidates running for office. Anyone interested in filing can contact [email protected] for the introductory package.