Carson City, NVVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Carson City Board of Supervisors Election 2026

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council seats up

2 contests

3 candidates

Updated Oct 4, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check →

The candidates

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Board of Supervisors Ward 1 · Unopposed

Board of Supervisors Ward 3 · 1 seat

Carson City elects its mayor and four supervisors at large, with each supervisor living in a ward. Ward 1 and Ward 3 are up in 2026; the mayor, Ward 2 and Ward 4 are up in 2028.

2 notes on these statements

Only one candidate, Stacey Giomi, filed for Ward 1, so that seat has no opponent in the filing list. Curtis Horton and Mayita Sanchez are the two candidates for Ward 3. Carson Now · Mar 16, 2026

The June 9, 2026 primary for these seats was canceled and the candidates advanced to the general election without appearing on the primary ballot. Ballotpedia

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

Lori BagwellMayor; next election 20287sourcedLisa SchuetteSupervisor, Ward 4; next election 20287sourcedMaurice WhiteSupervisor, Ward 2; next election 20287sourced

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Match quiz5 questions · answers stay on your phoneSeat the CouncilPick winners, see the councilWhat council decidesNew City Hall, Voter approval of downtown projects, Local road repair fundingKey datesDeadlines and vote centers

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What the next council decides

New City Hall

Where it standsIn September 2026 the board voted 4-1 to authorize preparing a lease-purchase agreement of up to $30 million for a building project including a City Hall; the final agreement has not yet been approved.

What's on the tableWhether to approve the final lease-purchase and parking agreements with the Hop and Mae Adams Foundation, and how they are paid for.

Voter approval of downtown projects

Where it standsOn Sept. 3, 2026 the board adopted on second reading an ordinance repealing the provisions on the "Carson City Center Project" proposed in 2012.

What's on the tableWhether the city will put large downtown building and financing decisions to a public vote or leave them to the board.

Local road repair funding

Where it standsIn January 2026 the board unanimously found a necessity to continue the V&T infrastructure sales tax, which the plan of expenditure dedicates to local roads through June 30, 2045.

What's on the tableHow much to spend on road repair and whether to seek new revenue for it.

  • The amended plan of expenditure directs more than $2 million in annual V&T tax revenue to maintaining about 203 centerline miles of local roads. Nevada Appeal · Jan 6, 2026
  • In 2024, two tax proposals estimated to raise $7 million annually for local roads failed on the November ballot. Nevada Appeal · Jan 6, 2026
  • The city manager said the converted V&T tax brings $3.1 million this year and $15 million over five years to the highway and infrastructure fund. Nevada Appeal · Jul 17, 2026

Juvenile detention facility

Where it standsThe city plans a juvenile detention facility remodel funded with extraordinary maintenance funds over fiscal years 2026-28.

What's on the tableWhether and how to fund the remodel and related justice-facility space needs.

  • The chief financial officer said the juvenile detention facility remodel would be funded through $15.2 million in extraordinary maintenance funds in fiscal years 2026-28. Nevada Appeal · Jul 17, 2026
  • The capital asset services manager cited expansions needed for the juvenile detention center and courthouse, including for a new justice of the peace. Nevada Appeal · Jul 17, 2026

Growth and land use

Where it standsThe board is reviewing master plan changes and development agreements as the city grows, including the Lompa Ranch North area.

What's on the tableHow new development is zoned and who pays for the infrastructure it needs.

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  1. 1. Should Carson City move ahead with a lease-purchase of up to $30 million for a new City Hall?

  2. 2. Should large downtown building projects require voter approval?

  3. 3. How should Carson City pay for local road repair?

  4. 4. Should the city fund a juvenile detention facility remodel?

  5. 5. Who should pay for the infrastructure that new development requires?

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The seat math

3 stay (not up this year): Lori Bagwell, Lisa Schuette, Maurice White2 on this ballot

5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

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