City Sheriff in Carson City, NV

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Election date
November 3, 2026
15
Days until election
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1 candidate filed so far

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About City Sheriff

About this position

The County Sheriff is the chief law enforcement official of the county and is responsible for ensuring that all local, state, and federal laws are followed.
Office level
County
Election frequency
Every 4 years
Typical salary
$119,985.45
Commitment level
Full Time
Affiliation
Nonpartisan
Positions
1 open seat

Election type

  • Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
  • Run-off election

How to run for City Sheriff

  1. User Round
    Step 1

    Meet eligibility requirements

    21 years of age. Effective January 1, 2010, and pursuant to AB 301 of the 2007 legislative session, a sheriff or sheriff elect must meet the following criteria. In a county whose population is 100,000 or more must have at least 5 consecutive years of employment or service: (1) as a peace officer; (2) as a law enforcement officer of an agency of the United States; (3) as a law enforcement officer of another state or political subdivision thereof; or (4) in any combination of the position described above; and (a) has been certified as a category I peace officer by the Commission; (b) been certified as a category I peace officer or its equivalent by the certifying authority of another state, that, as determined by the Commission, imposed requirements for the certification as a category I peace officer in the State; or (c) successfully completed a federal law enforcement training program approved by the Commission. In a county whose population is less than 100,000, a candidate for the office of sheriff is not required to meet any of the aforementioned requirements however, such a person forfeits his office if, within 1 year after the date on which he takes office, he fails to earn certification by the Commission as a category I, II or III peace officer

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    Step 2

    File for office

    Filing requirements
    The County Clerk, or the Registrar of Voters in Clark and Washoe Counties, is the filing officer for county and township offices and for any offices elected from districts completely within one county or part of one county. Filing fee is $100.
    Filing period
    March 2, 2026 - March 13, 2026
    Paperwork instructions
    Submit paperwork to the City Clerk's office.
    Where to file
    885 E Musser St # 1025 Carson City, NV 89701
    Filing phone
    775-887-2087
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