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Governor in Nevada
- Election date
- November 3, 2026
- Filing deadline
- March 2, 2026 - March 13, 2026
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Governor
About this position
The Governor is the chief executive of the state. They are commander-in-chief of the state military forces, they appoint department heads and members of boards and commissions, and have the power to sign or veto bills from the Nevada State Legislature.
Position Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary
Salaries for elected officials are indexed off of a base rate set in 2011 and increased at the beginning of every new term based on the percentage increase of the salaries of state employees over the preceding term. The base salary was $141,000/year in 2011 (NRS 223.050).
Partisan Type
partisan
Election Frequency
Every 4 years
Eligibility Requirements
Candidate must be a qualified elector, at least 25 years old, and a resident of Nevada for at least two years.
Filing Requirements
Filing fee is $300; Filing fee for independent candidates only is 1% of total number of voters for the position in the previous election, or 250 eligible voters.
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the Secretary of State's office.
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