Nye County Opens Judicial Filing Period Through January 16, 2026

The Nye County Clerk posted on January 6, 2026 that the judicial filing period is now open and will remain so through January 16, 2026. Local candidates seeking the Justice of the Peace seat in Pahrump, Department B may file in person at either county clerk office location in Tonopah or Pahrump. Clerk offices are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a noon to 1:00 p.m. lunch break. The filing fee is $105, payable by cash, cashier’s check, or certified funds.

District court department seats also appear on the upcoming ballot, but the clerk’s announcement clarifies that those candidates must complete filings with the Nevada Secretary of State rather than at the county level. The county NewsFlash post directs prospective candidates and voters to the Secretary of State’s real-time filing list for up-to-date entries and notes that the Secretary of State will publish the official Certified List of Candidates after the close of filing on January 16.

The filing period creates a narrow window for prospective judicial candidates and underscores a split in administrative responsibility between county and state election offices. Local access to county clerk locations in both Tonopah and Pahrump lowers a logistical barrier for people pursuing the Justice of the Peace seat, while the requirement that district court candidates file with the state centralizes those filings and consolidates public access to candidate information through the Secretary of State’s platform.

For residents, the outcome of these filings will shape the November ballot and influence who oversees local judicial matters that affect daily life in Nye County. Contested races for Justice of the Peace or for district court department seats can also affect voter interest and turnout in judicial elections, historically lower-profile contests that nonetheless determine local justice administration.

Prospective candidates must meet the January 16 deadline and follow the specified payment methods to complete filing. Voters and civic groups tracking contested seats should monitor the Secretary of State’s real-time filing list and the forthcoming Certified List of Candidates to prepare for candidate forums, voter education, and turnout efforts ahead of the election cycle.