ELIGIBILITY
To run for a judicial office in the State of Nevada, you must meet the following requirements:

• Be a bona fide resident of the State of Nevada for two years next preceding the election;
• Be a qualified elector pursuant to Section 1 of Article 2 of the Constitution of the State of Nevada;
• Be 25 years of age at the time of the election; and
• Be an attorney licensed and admitted to practice law in the courts in the State of Nevada, another state, or District of Columbia for not less than 15 years at any time preceding election or appointment, at least two years of which have been in Nevada, if filing for candidacy for the Nevada Supreme Court; or
• Be an attorney licensed and admitted to practice law in the courts in the State of Nevada, another state, or District of Columbia for not less than 10 years at any time preceding election or appointment, at least two years of which have been in Nevada, if filing for candidacy for Nevada District Court.

2026 Judicial Candidate Filing Information

Judicial Candidate Filing dates: Monday, January 5, 2026 to Friday, January 16, 2026 (by 5 p.m.)

 Secretary of State Candidate Filing

ReFrame Candidate Filing Appointments: scheduling an appointment with the Secretary of State's office.

Aurora Candidate Filing System: candidate filing forms and instructions for filing for office.

State Capitol - Carson City
101 North Carson Street, Suite 3
Carson City, Nevada 89701

Nevada State Legislature, Hearing Room - Las Vegas
7120 Amigo Street, Hearing Room 7
Las Vegas, NV 89119
 
IS AN APPOINTMENT REQUIRED?
For the Secretary of States office, appointments are encouraged, but they are not required. Candidates for statewide or multi-county office have three options to file with the Office of the Secretary of State:
     1. In-person in Carson City or North Las Vegas (preferred)
     2. Via mail
     3. Virtually (via Teams)

County and City Candidate Filing Information

For county and township offices, contact the County Clerk/Registrar of Voters, or City Clerk for specific candidate filing information.

WHAT PAPERWORK MUST I COMPLETE?
Candidates must complete various forms, such as the appropriate Declaration of Candidacy form, and submit it to the proper filing officer.

Aurora Candidate Filing System: candidate filing forms and instructions for filing for office.

WHAT TYPE OF IDENTIFICATION DO I NEED TO FILE?
You should bring a current driver’s license displaying your current residential address. If you do not have a driver’s license, bring documentation that contains your current residential address. Acceptable documentation includes a utility bill, bank statement, or paycheck.
 
WHAT IS THE FILING FEE?
The filing fee for each judicial office is listed below.

Justice of Supreme Court	$300
Appeals Court Judge	$200
District Judge	$150
Justice of the Peace	$100

WHAT FORMS OF PAYMENT ARE ACCEPTED?
Filing fees must be paid in cash, cashier’s check, or certified check. Personal or campaign checks and credit cards are not accepted. For candidates who file with the Secretary of State's office, the cashier or certified check must be made payable to the Nevada Secretary of State.

If filing with a county or city clerk or registrar of voters, check with that office to confirm acceptable forms of payment. 

WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW AS A CANDIDATE?
According to CANON 4 of the Nevada Code of Judicial Conduct, a judge or candidate for judicial office shall not be engaged in political or campaign activity that is inconsistent with the independence, integrity, or impartiality of the judiciary.

All candidates are required to disclose their contributions and campaign expenditures (C&E) with the Secretary of State’s Office. C&E Reports are filed four times throughout the year during an election year, and then annually, if needed. For a more detailed description about C&E Reports, click here.

Each justice, judge, and senior judge is required to file a Financial Disclosure Statement (FDS) with the Administrative Office of the Court (AOC) on or before March 31, 2024 for the preceding calendar year of the judge's term.  For a more detailed description about the FDS, click here.