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The Decent Ballot  /  Washoe County  /  Reno  /  Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Reno, NV

Who on your ballot seems like good people, in a sentence or two each, with sources. Fill out your ballot in ten minutes.

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Who is running in Reno, Nevada in 2026

Reno Mayor
Kate Marshall and Kathleen Taylor
Reno City Council, Ward 2
Matt Johnson and Summer Pellett
Reno City Council, Ward 4
Meghan Ebert and Eddie Gomez

Reno elections

City races are nonpartisan. Mayor Hillary Schieve is term-limited. City Attorney Zee Bogale is unopposed. Reno Municipal Court Department 1 is a contest between Angela "Angie" Gianoli and Jenny Diane Hubach, which we haven't profiled.

Mayor

Vote for one

Kate Marshall

Seems like good people (best choice in this race) Democrat

UNR business law lecturer; former Nevada treasurer (2007 to 2015) and lieutenant governor (2019 to 2021)

Finished first in the June primary with about 45%. Opposes data centers inside city limits and wants Reno's Flock license plate cameras taken down; endorsed by EMILYs List and the Democratic Mayors Association.

Sources: Ballotpedia, Nevada Independent, Campaign endorsements

Kathleen Taylor

Compromised Conservative

Reno City Council, Ward 1, since 2022; former vice mayor

Cast the only council vote against a data center moratorium. Endorsed by Gov. Joe Lombardo, Rep. Mark Amodei, the Sierra Nevada Realtors and the police union.

Sources: Campaign site, Campaign endorsements

City Council, Ward 2

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Open seat. Councilmember Naomi Duerr is leaving.

Matt Johnson

Seems like good people (best choice in this race) Democratic-aligned

Fiscal project manager, Nevada Tech Hub at UNR; former director of the Nevada Conservation Corps

Puts housing costs and city finances first. Endorsed by the county Democratic Party, the Culinary Union and Planned Parenthood, and says he will accept the results.

Sources: 2 News, Washoe Dems, Nevada Independent

Summer Pellett

Not good people Conservative

COO and co-owner, Pellett Construction; former Sparks city planner

Took the Washoe County Republican Party's endorsement in this nonpartisan race, along with the homebuilders' association. Her campaign paid for a separate Facebook page running AI-generated ads that called Johnson a failed businessman.

Sources: Nevada Globe, Nevada Independent, 2 News

City Council, Ward 4

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Two decent choices. Ebert has the broader labor and environmental backing and a record to judge.

Meghan Ebert

Seems like good people (best choice in this race) Progressive

Councilmember since 2022; business systems and benefits analyst

Voted in September for the Moose Ridge development rezoning while saying she is wary of fast data center growth. Endorsed by the AFL-CIO, the Culinary Union, the Sierra Club and Planned Parenthood.

Sources: Nevada Independent, Planned Parenthood Advocates, Culinary Union

Eddie Gomez

Seems like good people Unknown

Co-owner of a family taqueria; UNR graduate; first run for office

Says North Valleys growth has outrun roads and parks, and wants faster business permits and more police presence. Endorsed by the Washoe Education Association and the state teachers' union.

Sources: Campaign site, Nevada Independent, NSEA

Also on your ballot

Every Washoe County voter also picks in these races. Full write-ups on the Washoe County page.

When and where to vote

Register by
Tuesday, October 6, for paper applications. You can also register or update online at registertovote.nv.gov, or register in person at any vote center through Election Day (same-day registration).
Early voting
Saturday, October 17, to Friday, October 30, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at 18 vote centers, including the Downtown Reno Library, Reno Town Mall, Reno Public Market, Bartley Ranch Park, the Northwest Reno, North Valleys, South Valleys and Incline Village libraries, and the Pyramid Lake Paiute and Reno-Sparks Indian Colony administration buildings. You can vote at any of them. Full list and wait times.
Election Day
Tuesday, November 3, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., at any of 41 vote centers in the county. Find one.
Mail ballot
Every active registered voter gets a mail ballot automatically. Sign the envelope and mail it postmarked by November 3, or drop it off. Replacement ballots are available until October 21. If your signature is questioned you have until 5 p.m. November 9 to fix it. Track your ballot.
Drop boxes
At every vote center during early voting and on Election Day, plus two standalone staffed drop boxes during early voting and one more on Election Day.
Bring
Nevada does not ask most voters for ID today. You may need ID if you are voting for the first time or registering on the spot, so bring a driver's license, state ID or other photo ID to be safe.
Your ballot
View your personal sample ballot at myballot.nv.gov, or see every contest in the county's sample ballot booklet (PDF) and contest list.

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Last updated October 4, 2026.