City Elections
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.
2022 ELECTION INFORMATION
VOTER REGISTRATION
OFFICES & CANDIDATES
POLITICAL SIGNS/ELECTIONEERING
CITY GOVERNMENT
CITY CHARTER
PREVIOUS ELECTION RESULTS
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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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How do I obtain an absentee ballot?
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Absentee ballots may be obtained by sending a request in writing to the Elko County Clerk, 550 Court Street, 3rd Floor, Elko, Nevada 89801. The form can be found at:http://www.elkocountynv.net/deparnts/clerk/docs/Absentee_Ballot_Request_8_2_11.pdf |
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