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Mayoral Election

Summary

Reno's mayoral race is wide open this year since Mayor Schieve is termed out, and with nine candidates running in the primary, voters are about to pick a brand new city leader.

At a glance

Total mentions
7
Last 30 days
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Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Local tax dollars and city budgets hang in the balance depending on which fiscal priorities the winning candidate decides to champion.

✅Who benefits

Local residents get a fresh chance to shape the city's direction by choosing a mayor who aligns with their vision for Reno.

⚠️Who could be affected

No groups negatively affected

Mentions & discussions (10)

KOLO 8 News NowNov 10, 2026

Outgoing Schieve congratulates Marshall on becoming next mayor of Reno

Outgoing Reno Mayor Hilary Schieve is congratulating new Reno Mayor Kate Marshall on her election as city’s newest Mayor.

This Is RenoNov 9, 2026

Ward 4 and Sparks mayor still too close to call as Washoe count reaches 99%

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KOLO 8 News NowNov 9, 2026

Sparks City Council to canvass vote as race for Mayor remains tight

The Sparks City Council will be meeting to canvass the vote later this week.

KOLO 8 News NowNov 9, 2026

Lawson concedes Sparks Mayoral race to Rawson

Sparks Mayor Ed Lawson is conceding to Wendi Rawson.

The Nevada IndependentNov 5, 2026

Northern Nevada results: Dems take historic control of Washoe Commission, sweep Reno races

Across the board, Northern Nevada gave way to the blue tsunami that engulfed the U.S. and Nevada, even in ruby red districts and despite Democratic candidates often raising much less money than their Republican opponents.

KTVN 2 NewsNov 4, 2026

Democrats lead in key Nevada races as Election Night results come in

UPDATE - November 4, 12:05 p.m.More than five hours after polls closed across Nevada, the first election results are coming in, with Democrats currently leading in several major races.Those include the Nevada g...

KRNV News 4Nov 2, 2026

After 12 years as Reno mayor, Hillary Schieve reflects on wins and work left unfinished

RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — As Hillary Schieve walks along the Truckee River, she talks about the trees, the widened path and the work Reno has done to make the corridor more accessible to people walking...

KOLO | 8 News NowMay 29, 2026

Reno Mayor Race: Meet the Candidates

Reno Mayor Race: Meet the Candidates KOLO | 8 News Now

KRXI2May 21, 2026

Reno Mayor race: Incumbent Schieve termed out, 9 candidates running in primary

Reno Mayor race: Incumbent Schieve termed out, 9 candidates running in primary KRXI2

Reno Gazette JournalApr 29, 2026

These are the 9 candidates running for Reno mayor

These are the 9 candidates running for Reno mayor Reno Gazette Journal

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