Elections

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PRIMARY ELECTION INFORMATION

Nevada plans to conduct an all-mail election for the June 9, 2020 primary election. All active registered voters in Nevada will be mailed an absentee ballot for the primary election. No action or steps, such as submitting an absentee ballot request application, will be required by individual voters in order to receive a ballot in the mail. Voters will be able to mark their ballot at home and then return it by mail using a postage-prepaid envelope or by dropping it off in person at a designated county location (location has yet to be determined). This announcement applies only to the June 9, 2020 primary election.

Registered voters will receive a Sample Ballot the end of April and Mail-in Ballot the first part of May.

Primary Election Announcement

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CANDIDATE INFORMATION

City of Fernley Candidates:

CANDIDATEWARD                                EMAIL
Lillian Michelle de St. Maurice2
Donald Parsons2                                     Donald Parsons    
Shellie T. Severa2                                     Shellie Severa
Felicity Zoberski2
William F. Burrows4                                    Bill Burrows
Albert  D. Torres4                                    Albert Torres
Daniel McCassie5                                   Dan McCassie
Frances L.  McKay5                                   Fran McKay
Augustine Rodriguez5
Christopher Ward5                                   Chris Ward


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City Elections 

March 2, 2020 the City Clerk’s Office will begin accepting Declarations of Candidacy. The following are up for election in 2020:
Ward 2
Ward 4
Ward 5
Filing fee is $25.00
Stay tuned for more information on Declaration of Candidacy and Early Voting dates and times.

Information regarding City elections can be obtained from the City Clerk’s office at 595 Silver Lace Blvd or by calling (775) 784-9830. Additional election information is available at the Nevada Secretary of State Election Center website or at the Lyon County Clerk’s office.

Voter Registration 

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 in Fernley or mailed to:

Lyon County Clerk Treasurer

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