Nevada’s 2026 election season is already taking shape, and is underway.

The latest candidate spreadsheet, which includes Name, Party, Office, Address, offers a revealing snapshot of who is stepping forward to seek public office across the state. The list includes more than 1,100 candidates for offices ranging from Congress and Governor to the Nevada Legislature, Attorney General, Secretary of State, and local offices.

What stands out is not only the number of candidates, but where activity is concentrated. Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District is already especially crowded, with 27 candidates listed. With Congressman Mark Amodei’s retirement, this traditionally conservative Northern Nevada district will be one to watch closely.

Several statewide races are also drawing attention, including the race for Governor. At the legislative level, candidates are stepping forward across Assembly and Senate districts, reminding us that decisions affecting hunger, housing, education, immigration, voting rights, and care for vulnerable neighbors are often made close to home.

For people of faith, this matters.

Advocacy is not only about responding after laws are passed. It is also about paying attention early, learning who wants to represent our communities, and asking good questions before Election Day.

Who understands the needs of families struggling with food insecurity?
Who is listening to congregations serving migrants, seniors, students, veterans, and people living in poverty?
Who is prepared to govern with compassion, dignity, and concern for the common good?

This list is also a practical invitation:

Do you know who is running in your district?

Now is a good time to look up your congressional and legislative districts, learn the names of candidates, visit campaign websites, attend forums when available, and begin asking how their priorities align with the needs of your neighbors.

Elections are not just about names on a ballot. They are about the kind of community we are willing to build together.

The Grand Canyon Synod invites you to join the Racial Justice Advocacy Network’s Fourth Thursday Connections on Thursday, May 28 at 5:00 PM (Arizona/Pacific time). This month’s gathering will center on the documentary “We Ride for Her,” followed by guided conversation and reflection.

Register here
Watch the film in advance (optional): vimeo.com/1119229477

This short documentary, directed by Prairie Rose Seminole and Katrina Lillian Sorrentino, brings attention to the ongoing crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Relatives (MMIWGR). The film lifts up voices from the Medicine Wheel Riders and families impacted by this violence—stories that are too often overlooked or unheard.

The reality is stark: more than 5,500 Indigenous women and girls are currently reported missing or murdered in the United States, and murder is the third leading cause of death for Native women. Despite these realities, the crisis remains largely invisible in the broader public conversation.

As Lutherans, we are called to “seek justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God” (Micah 6:8). Engaging in truth-telling, listening to impacted communities, and taking action are central to our shared calling. This gathering offers space to do just that—together.

Participants will:

• Watch and discuss We Ride for Her
• Learn about the MMIWGR crisis and its ongoing impact
• Reflect on faithful responses in our congregations and communities
• Consider concrete ways to raise awareness and advocate for change

This is one of a monthly series of Fourth Thursday conversations—spaces intentionally created for honest dialogue, learning, and growth around racial justice.

We gather in memory of those whose lives have been taken or remain missing—sisters, mothers, grandmothers, and two-spirit relatives—and in hope for a future where such violence ends.

May their memory be a revolution.

Nevada sends mail ballots to all active registered voters.

You can:

• Return your ballot by mail
• Drop it off at a secure location
• Vote early in person
• Vote on Election Day

Nevada voters have multiple ways to participate in elections.

Don’t wait until the last minute to figure it out.

Make your voting plan now

• Check your registration
• Know your voting options
• Pick your voting date
• Bring what you need

A simple plan makes it way more likely you’ll follow through.

And your vote matters more than you think.

Stay connected and get reminders along the way.

Not sure what a primary election is? You’re not alone.

Here’s a quick breakdown

• Primary elections are how voters decide which candidates will move forward to the general election.
• That means your vote now helps shape your choices later.
• Understanding the process helps you show up with confidence.

Make sure you’re ready.