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Public Invited to Hands-On Showcase of New Voting Machines

The Washoe County Registrar of Voters is inviting the public to stop by and try the county’s ballot marking devices, the new in-person voting method voters will use in the upcoming June primary and November general election. Community members can see and test the...

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2026 non-judicial candidate filing begins March 2

Candidate filing for non-judicial offices begins next week and continues through March 13. Candidate filing during this two-week period is available during regular business hours. Candidates wishing to file for eligible offices are encouraged to call the...

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2026 judicial candidate filing begins Jan. 5

The 2026 election cycle begins with candidate filing for judicial offices opening next week and continuing through Jan. 16. Candidate filing during this two-week period is available during regular business hours. Candidates wishing to file for eligible offices are...

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Washoe County property taxes due January 5, 2026

Washoe County Treasurer Justin Taylor is reminding property owners that Monday, Jan. 5, is the due date for the third installment of 2025-26 property taxes. Payments will be accepted without penalty through Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. “In an effort to provide quality...

Sandbag locations restocked as New Year’s weather approaches

Washoe County is reminding residents and drivers to stay vigilant as wet weather approaches, which may increase the risk of localized flooding on roads and in neighborhoods as Nevada rings in the new year. Residents looking to prepare can access sandbag locations...