The next General Election is November 6, 2012
Filing Information: 2 Council Positions
Election Results:
Mandy Simons: 2,554
Robert Schmidtlein: 1,856
Pedro Marin, Jr.: 1,712
Vern Koncher: 1,143
Cherrie Holton: 1,139
Thomas Bruns: 836
The City Clerk's Office is dedicated to administering and preserving the integrity of the electoral process and providing its citizens with a responsive, open and fair election. All City elections and the manner of holding the same shall be governed and conducted in accordance with the Elko City Charter and Title 1, Chapter 5 of the Elko Municipal Codes, and the laws of the State governing general elections.
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Filing
Officer
Elko City Clerk
1751 College Avenue
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 777-7126 |
Voting Registrar
Elko County Clerk
550 Court Street, 3rd Floor
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 753-4600 |
 Frequently Asked Questions
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When are City Elections held? |
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City Elections are held in conjunction with the County and
Federal elections, every two years on even numbered years. |
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What are the terms of Office? |
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Terms of office are four years (unless otherwise noted), and staggered, with either the Mayor and two City Councilmen seats, or two City Councilmen seats. |
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What are the qualifications to file for office? |
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The qualifications for filing for Mayor or City Councilman are as follows: |
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(a) a bona fide resident of the city for at least 2 years prior to his/her election.
(b) A qualified elector within the city.
(c) The candidate must actually, as opposed to constructively, reside in the City of Elko at least 30 days immediately preceding the date of the close of filing of declarations of candidacy for this office |
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How do I obtain an absentee ballot? |
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