WHY IT MATTERS

Nevada’s secretary of state plays a central role in making democracy accessible, secure and accountable. The office oversees state elections: certifying candidates and ballot questions, maintaining voter-registration records, receiving campaign-finance reports and certifying election results.

The office also maintains official records for the executive and legislative branches, registers Nevada businesses and collects related licensing fees. Its work reaches well beyond elections, including licensing and training notaries, regulating securities, maintaining advance-directive and living-will registries, and keeping a registry of ministers and clergy.

The secretary of state serves up to two four-year terms and sits on key state boards, including the Board of Examiners and the Board of Prison Commissioners. Because the office helps safeguard elections, business accountability and essential public records, this race matters to every Nevadan.

WHO IS RUNNING?

Incumbent Francisco “Cisco” Aguilar and Jim Merchant

Running for office is public service.

Election workers.
Poll workers.
Volunteers.
Community organizers.
Candidates.

Democracy depends on ordinary people willing to participate and serve.

LEAN INTO 2026 because civic life belongs to all of us.

Hosing Costs in Nevada are rising.

Nearly 38% of Nevada households are considered housing cost burdened, meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing. Among renters, the number rises to nearly 58%. 

Housing isn’t just about buildings.
It’s about stability, dignity, and whether families can remain in the communities they call home.

Lutheran Engagement and Advocacy in Nevada is concerned about housing.

Nevada is home to vast public lands that shape our economy, recreation, tribal relationships, environment, and identity.

Conversations about public lands include conservation, mining, energy development, wildfire prevention, recreation access, and stewardship responsibilities.

Public lands are not just political talking points. They are places where communities gather, cultures are preserved, and future generations inherit the responsibility of care.

LEAN into 2026 by learning how public land decisions impact Nevada communities.

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.