Governor. Congress. Legislature.

These races receive a lot of attention, but democracy doesn’t stop at the top of the ballot.

This November, Nevadans will also elect people to offices such as County Assessor, Recorder, Clerk, and Public Administrator. They may receive fewer headlines, but their work touches property taxes, housing and property records, public finances, marriage licenses, estates and other everyday interactions with local government.

Public policy is intersectional.

Housing justice connects with property taxes and records. Economic justice connects with how public resources are managed. Families depend on accessible public services. And transparent, effective local government helps build public trust.

That’s why down-ballot races matter.

As people of faith, our call to civic participation invites us to think about the whole community and the common good. That means looking beyond the biggest races and taking time to understand every office on our ballot.

Before November 3:

• Research the candidates.
• Learn what each office actually does.
• Consider how each candidate understands the responsibilities of the office.
• Vote your entire ballot.

The further down the ballot you go, the closer to home government can become.