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About City Council
About this position
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for City Council
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Each Council Member must be: (a) A bona fide resident of the territory which is established by the boundaries of the City for the 12 months immediately preceding the last day for filing a declaration of candidacy for the office. (b) A qualified elector within the ward which he represents. (c) A resident of the ward which he represents for at least 30 days immediately preceding the last day for filing a declaration of candidacy for the office, except that changes in ward boundaries pursuant to the provisions of section 1.040 do not affect the right of any elected Council Member to continue in office for the term for which he or she was elected.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- $100 filing fee.
- Filing period
- March 2, 2026 - March 13, 2026
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the City Clerk's office.
- Where to file
- 240 Water Street Henderson, 1st Floor, NV 89015
- Filing phone
- 702-267-1400
- Step 3
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