Election
Summary
The 2026 Sparks mayoral race is officially heating up as the primary election approaches. It's time to check out who's running and get ready to cast your ballot.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 4
Impact analysis
Elections cost taxpayer money to run, but who wins could shift city spending priorities.
Every Sparks resident who wants a say in how the city is run gets a voice in this election.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (11)
Rawson leads incumbent Lawson in tight race for Sparks mayor
SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) - The race for Sparks mayor remains too close to call as challenger Wendi Rawson leads incumbent Ed Lawson by 180 votes, according to Thursday night’s latest ballot count.On Wednesday the ma...
PHOTO GALLERY: Polling locations around Northern Nevada on Election Day
by News 4 & Fox 11 Digital StaffUpdated A polling and ballot drop-off box at the North Valleys High School. (Anthony Ramos/News 4-FOX11)A collection of photos from Election Day around Northern Nevada and su...
41 Vote Centers open in Washoe County for Election Day
WASHOE COUNTY, Nev. (KOLO) - 41 vote centers will operate across the county from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Election Day Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. All locations include secure mail-in drop boxes and curbside voting...
More than 730,000 Nevadans voted early
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - More than 730,000 Nevadans have cast ballots, making up roughly two-thirds of the state’s total expected turnout, according to state election officials.The count includes early in-person vot...
Primary results: Sparks City Council and more
Primary results: Sparks City Council and more KTVN
Who's running for Sparks mayor in the 2026 primary election?
Who's running for Sparks mayor in the 2026 primary election? Reno Gazette Journal
See who's running for Sparks City Council Ward 4 seat
See who's running for Sparks City Council Ward 4 seat Reno Gazette Journal
Sparks City Council Ward 1: 2 challengers running against incumbent Donald Abbott
Sparks City Council Ward 1: 2 challengers running against incumbent Donald Abbott KRXI2
Election results: VanderWell pulls back ahead of Eastwick in tight Sparks City Council race
Election results: VanderWell pulls back ahead of Eastwick in tight Sparks City Council race Reno Gazette Journal
Election results for Nevada statewide offices, Washoe, Reno, Sparks
Election results for Nevada statewide offices, Washoe, Reno, Sparks
Live election results for Nevada races
Live election results for Nevada races
We'll email you when it's on an upcoming agenda and when it's voted on, at most once a day.
The weekly brief for Sparks
What the council decided, in plain English — one email a week.
Free. Unsubscribe with one click any time. We never sell your email.