Nye County Opens Non-Judicial Candidate Filing March 2-13, Posts ID, Fee Details

The Nye County Clerk’s Office posted an official notice that the non‑judicial candidate filing window for the 2026 election cycle opened Monday, March 2, 2026 and runs through Friday, March 13, 2026. The county headline reads, "Non-Judicial Candidate Filing Open March 2–13, 2026."

Candidates who file but later decide to leave the ballot have until Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 5 p.m. to withdraw a non‑judicial candidacy, according to Nye County’s announcement. The county’s elections section also lists the Primary Election as June 9, 2026 and provides Candidate Resource Center pages for non‑judicial and judicial races.

Prospective candidates must complete the required paperwork through state channels. "Candidates are to complete and download all necessary forms from the Nevada Secretary of State's Candidate Filing Page," Nye County’s notice states, and the Secretary of State's site maintains an updated Candidate Filing list online. The county advises that the state forms be filled out before presenting them to the Nye County Clerk for filing.

The county notice stresses identification at the time of filing. "Candidates filing for County Office must present one of the following forms of identification to the Nye County Clerk:" the posting says. The county posting references an explicit list of acceptable ID types; candidates should confirm the exact acceptable forms of identification with the Nye County Clerk or on the county website before arriving to file.

Local logistics for filing are centered in Tonopah and Pahrump. "The Nye County Clerk’s offices in Tonopah and Pahrump will be open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., throughout the filing period. Closed for lunch noon - 1 p.m." Appointments are not required. "Appointments aren't necessary but are appreciated: Tonopah: 775-482-8127 or Pahrump: 775-751-4720," the Clerk’s Office posted. Nye County’s mailing address is listed as 101 Radar Road, P.O. Box 153, Tonopah, Nevada 89049, and the county general phone is 775-482-8191.

Filing fee details are available from the Clerk’s office. The site references a "Filing Fees List by Office (PDF)" and notes that "Filing fees may be paid by cash, cashier’s check, or money order." Candidates should retrieve the Clerk’s fee PDF or contact the Tonopah or Pahrump office to confirm the exact fee for the office they seek and acceptable payment arrangements.

With the filing window now open through March 13 and withdrawal permitted through March 24 at 5 p.m., prospective candidates should download state forms, verify the Clerk’s ID requirements, and call 775-482-8127 for Tonopah or 775-751-4720 for Pahrump with any procedural questions before visiting.