City of Elko Elections

CITY OF ELKO GENERAL ELECTION
Tuesday, June 2, 2009

The City Clerk's Office is dedicated to administering and preserving the integrity of the electoral process and providing its citizens with a responsive, open and fair election. All City elections and the manner of holding the same shall be governed and conducted in accordance with the Elko City Charter and Title 1, Chapter 5 of the Elko Municipal Codes, and the laws of the State governing general elections.

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Filing Officer Elko City Clerk 1751 College Avenue Elko, NV 89801 (775) 777-7126	Voter Registrar Elko County Clerk 571 Idaho Street 3rd Floor Elko, NV 89801 (775) 753-4600

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:	When are City Elections held?
A.	City Elections are held the first Tuesday after the first Monday in June, every two years on odd numbered years.

Q:	What are the terms of Office?
A:	Terms of office are four years, and staggered, with either the Mayor and two City Councilmen seats, or two City Councilmen seats.

Q:	What are the qualifications to file for office?
A:	The qualifications for filing for Mayor or City Councilman are as follows:
	(a) a bona fide resident of the city for at least 2 years prior to his/her election.
	(b) A qualified elector within the city. (c) The candidate must actually, as opposed to constructively, reside in the City of Elko at least 30 days immediately preceding the date of the close of filing of declarations of candidacy for this office.

Q:	How do I obtain an absentee ballot?
A:	Absentee ballots may be obtained by sending a request in writing to the City Clerk, 1751 College Avenue, Elko, Nevada 89801. Request letters must include name, address, what election the absentee ballot is requested for and be signed by the requestor The City Clerk's office also has forms to request absentee ballots during the election period.