City Elections
City Elections are held even numbered years in conjunction with County and Federal elections. The next general election is November 6, 2012. 

City Council Candidates
The following individuals have filed for candidacy for seats on the Fernley City Council. 

Ward 2       
Daniel McCassie
Donald Parsons
Keith Penner  

Ward 4
Steven Ceresola
Gary W. Fried
Susan Seidl

Ward 5
Cal Eilrich
Donald Tibbals

Primary Election
The primary election will be held Tuesday, June 12, 2012. Those wishing to vote in the 2012 Primary Election must be registered by the following dates:

Registration by Mail:       Saturday, May 12, 2012
Registration in Person:    Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Those wanting to request an absentee ballot must contact Lyon County Clerk's Office 775.577.5033 by Tuesday, May 22, 2012.

Voter Registration
Voter Registration forms are available in the City Clerk's Office, the Fernley Justice Court, Department of Motor Vehicles Offices, or from the Lyon County Clerk / Treasurer's Office in Yerington. Registration forms can be completed and dropped off at the City Clerk's Office in Fernley. Otherwise forms must be mailed or delivered to:
Lyon County Clerk Treasurer
27 S. Main St.
Yerington, NV 89447

Registration Deadlines:
Primary Election:
Registration by Mail:       Saturday, May 12, 2012
Registration in Person:    Tuesday, May 22, 2012

General Election:
Registration by Mail:       Saturday, October 6, 2012
Registration in Person:    Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Eligibility
To register to vote in Lyon County a person must meet the following requirements: 

• Actually, physically, and legally reside in Lyon County
• Be a United States citizen 
• Have attained the age of 18 years old by election day 
• Provide official identification as proof of residence and identity, such as a driver’s license or other official document
• Provide social security number, Nevada driver’s license number, or Nevada identification card number

Any person who has been convicted of a felony and has not had their civil rights restored, or has been legally declared as insane or mentally incompetent, is not entitled to register to vote.

Contact Information
For further information, please contact the City Clerk's Office by calling 775.784.9835.