Elections

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2020 GENERAL ELECTION

All active registered voters in Nevada will be sent a ballot in the mail for the general election.  Voters do not need to request an absentee ballot.

If you choose to vote using the ballot that was mailed to you, you can simply mark the ballot and use the postage paid envelope and mail it back to Lyon County.  You may also drop your completed ballot off at City Hall, 595 Silver Lace Blvd, Fernley, during Early Voting and on Election Day. See times and dates below. 

All voters will have the option of voting in person, either during early voting or on Election Day, if they choose not to vote by mail.  Early voting begins on Saturday, October 17 and runs through Thursday, October 29.  Voters who wish to vote in person are highly encouraged to vote early. Masks and social distancing are required.

Lyon County voters can vote anywhere in the county during early voting and on election day.

ALL VOTING FOR THE 2020 GENERAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD AT FERNLEY CITY HALL.

Early Voting schedule
Saturdays 10am – 2pm
Weekdays 8am – 5pm

Election Day is November 3rd  7am – 7pm

You can register and vote on Election Day in Yerington.

For additional information, please visit our FAQ.

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CANDIDATE INFORMATION

City of Fernley Candidates:

CANDIDATEWARD                                EMAIL
Donald Parsons2                                     Donald Parsons    
Felicity Zoberski2
William F. Burrows4                                    Bill Burrows
Albert  D. Torres4                                    Albert Torres
Frances L.  McKay5                                   Fran McKay
Christopher Ward5                                   Chris Ward


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Voter Registration 

Mail: Postmarked by October 6, 2020

In-Person: by October 6, 2020 

Online: by October 29, 2020 

Same-day registration is available during Early Voting and on Election Day, ONLY at Lyon County Clerk.

You can register to vote online at the Nevada Secretary of State Election Center. Voter Registration forms are available in the City Clerk’s Office, the Fernley Justice Court, Department of Motor Vehicles Offices, or the Lyon County Clerk / Treasurer’s Office in Yerington. Registration forms can be completed and dropped off at the City Clerk’s Office (by October 6, 2020) in Fernley or mailed (postmarked by October 6, 2020) to:

Lyon County Clerk
27 S. Main St.
Yerington, NV 89447

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

Contact Information

For further information, please contact the City Clerk’s Office by calling 775.784.9830 or by email cityclerk@cityoffernley.org