With the filing period for nonjudicial offices in the 2026 election cycle running from March 2 to 13, Lyon County Clerk-Treasurer Stacy Lindberg said the state’s county clerks will be preparing this week with a mock election, while prospective candidates can begin preparing their paperwork ahead of time through the state’s Aurora filing system.
The online platform allows users to complete their forms in draft mode before printing and submitting them once filing opens.
According to the Nevada Secretary of State, candidates must already be registered to vote in the district or jurisdiction they seek to represent at the time they file. That requirement was established under AB491 in 2025. The last day to establish residency or voter registration to qualify for filing is Feb. 11. Filing packets, instructions and eligibility requirements are available on the Secretary of State’s website under the 2026 elections section.
Lindberg also announced that all 17 Nevada counties plan to participate in a statewide mock election this week in Carson City. The event will test new voting equipment, updated procedures and security protocols that will be used in the 2026 election.
“We’re all getting together to share processes with each other,” Lindberg said. “It’s open to the public, and legislators will be coming through Thursday between 2 and 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come see the processes and meet with any of us.”
Lindberg said the mock election will allow counties to run ballots through the new system, compare procedures and ensure consistency ahead of the primary and general elections.
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