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North Las Vegas Today
By the People, for the People
Nevada Candidates File for 2026 Elections
Candidates for Congress, governor, and local offices have begun filing paperwork to run in Nevada's 2026 elections.
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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Nevada's election season officially kicked off on Monday, March 2, 2026, as the two-week filing period for all non-judicial positions opened. By the end of the day, several candidates had already filed their paperwork, including incumbent Congresswoman Dina Titus, who faces multiple challengers, and four candidates vying for the seat of retiring Congressman Mark Amodei. Other notable filings include the race for Clark County Commissioner and the Henderson mayoral race.
Why it matters
The start of the filing period marks the beginning of the 2026 election cycle in Nevada, which will determine the state's representation in Congress, the governor's office, and numerous state and local positions. These early filings provide insight into the competitive races and potential shifts in Nevada's political landscape.
The details
Among the early filings, incumbent Congresswoman Dina Titus, a Democrat, faces challenges from Republican Nevada State Senator Carrie Buck, as well as Democrats Gabriel Cornejo and Marie Encar Arana Arnold. In the race for the District 2 seat of retiring Congressman Mark Amodei, Republicans Jesse Watts and Tom Doyle, and Democrats John Kerns and Kathy Durham have all filed. In the Clark County Commissioner District F race, Democrat Sebastian Crawford and Republican Albert Mack have filed. Henderson Mayor Michelle Romero and former city police Chief Hollie Chadwick have also filed their paperwork.
- The two-week filing period for all non-judicial positions in Nevada opened on March 2, 2026.
- The filing period will close on March 13, 2026.
- Primary elections are scheduled for June 9, 2026.
- Early voting will take place from May 23 through June 5, 2026.
The players
Dina Titus
Incumbent Congresswoman representing Nevada's 1st Congressional District, a Democrat.
Carrie Buck
Republican Nevada State Senator challenging Congresswoman Titus.
Gabriel Cornejo
Democrat challenging Congresswoman Titus.
Marie Encar Arana Arnold
Republican challenging Congresswoman Titus.
Mark Amodei
Retiring Congressman representing Nevada's 2nd Congressional District.
What’s next
After the filing period closes on March 13, 2026, Nevada voters will know the primary match-ups for seats in Congress, the governor's office, and a variety of state, county, and municipal offices. The primary elections are scheduled for June 9, 2026, with early voting taking place from May 23 through June 5, 2026.
The takeaway
The start of the filing period for the 2026 elections in Nevada marks the beginning of a crucial election cycle that will shape the state's political landscape. The early filings indicate competitive races for key positions, including Congress, the governor's office, and local offices, setting the stage for a closely watched election season in the state.
