2022 General Election Voters Guide

NEVADA NEWS GROUP TRI-COUNTY

VOTERS GUIDE 2022

Candidates who will appear on the general election ballot in Humboldt, Lander and/or Pershing County were asked by Nevada News Group to respond to two questions, and their 500-word responses are below. Candidates were asked to provide us with any background and experience they feel is relevant and particularly qualifies them for serving in such a capacity, and discuss their philosophy and goals if elected or re-elected. Answers were not edited for spelling or grammar.

NOTE: Winnemucca Publishing did its due diligence in contacting each candidate that will appear on the 2022 General Election ballot.

Voters Guide emails were initially sent to every candidate on Sept. 1, and again on Sept. 13. Emails were sent to the addresses supplied to the Clerk’s office by the candidate when the candidate filed for office. Additionally, ads calling for candidate responses appeared consistently in the newspaper, as well as on social media.

Contact information was collected directly from the corresponding Clerk’s offices, as well as the Secretary of State.

U.S. SENATE

— Democrat — Catherine Cortez Masto Question 1: Provide us with any background and experience that is relevant to the office you seek. (250 words) During my two terms as Nevada’s attorney general and chief law enforcementofficer,Iworkedtokeep ourcommunitiessafe.Icrackeddown on crime, protected consumers, and workedcloselywithlocallawenforcement.Imadeitmymissiontostandup forvulnerablewomenandgirls,leading the fight to break up sex trafficking rings by passing a landmark law to makesextraffickingafelonycrime,ensuringvictimsofdomesticand sexualviolencehadtherighttosuetheircaptors,andexpandingthe sex offender registry to protect kids.

Inthiscampaign,Iampleasedtohaveearnedtheendorsementof Police Chief Jason Soto as well as the Nevada Association of Public SafetyOfficersandtheNevadaLawEnforcementCoalition,representing19lawenforcementgroupsandthousandsofofficersfromacross the state.

IntheSenate,I’veworkedwithbothDemocratsandRepublicans to deliver for Nevadans, passing laws to combat law enforcement suicideandsecurehistoricfundingforNevada’slocallawenforcement departments.Itookon myownparty and led theSenatefight to protect Nevada’s family farms and ranches from an unfair tax hike. And whenDemocratswantednewminingtaxesthatcouldhavethreatened good-payingNevadajobs,Istoodstrongandsingle-handedlystopped them from moving forward.

There’s still work to be done, and I am going to continue working acrosstheaisletolowercostsforNevadafamilies,ensureoureconomycontinuestorebound,andbringAmericanjobsbackfromoverseas.

Question2:Discussyourphilosophyandgoalsfortheofficeifyou are elected. (250 words) I’m running for re-election because Nevadans deserve a senator whowillcontinuetocutthroughgridlockanddysfunctioninWashington anddeliverrealresultsforourfamilies.Rightnow,myfocusiscreating jobs, lowering costs, and giving Nevadans a break.

We must keep working to lower health care costs. I helped pass criticallegislationthatwilllowercostsforfamiliesbyallowingMedicare tonegotiatelowerprescriptiondrugpricesandcaptheout-of-pocket cost of insulin at $35 per month for seniors. This is going to be a game-changer for so many Nevadans.

Therearethousandsofjobscomingtoourstatethroughourbipartisaninfrastructurelaw,whichwillfixourroadsandbridges.Infrastructureisn’tjustroadsandbridges,though–Imadesurethatlawincluded criticalfundingtocombatourwildfirecrisisandhelpconnectallofour communitiesbyexpandingbroadband.I’vealsoworkedwithRepublicanstosetupadomesticsupplychainforcriticalminerals,helpingus competewiththeChinesegovernmentwhilecreatingjobsinNevada.

I know we’ve got more work to do. That includes holding Big Oil companiesaccountableforrisinggaspricesandtakingprivateequity firms to task for buying up middle-class housing and making it unaffordable.

I’m proud to serve as Nevada’s senator, and I will continue to do everything I can to create jobs, lower costs, and make sure our economy works for everyone.

U.S. SENATE

— Republican —

U.S. SENATE — NPP —

Adam Laxalt

Barry Lindemann

Laxalt graduated Magna Cum LaudefromGeorgetownUniversityand graduatedfromGeorgetownUniversity LawCenter.Additionally,heisaformer NavalOfficerandIraqVeteran,serving in Iraq detainee operations. Laxalt’s team was in charge of more than 20,000 detainees during the surge, keepingAmerica’stroopsandcitizens safer by assisting with the detention and prosecution of thousands of war criminals and terrorists. For his exemplary service, Laxalt was awarded the JointServiceCommendationMedalandtheIraqCampaignMedal.His unitwasalsoawardedtheJointMeritoriousUnitAward.WhileonActive Duty, Laxalt served as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney and as an AssistantProfessorofLawintheLeadership,Ethics,andLawDepartmentat the U.S. Naval Academy.

AdamPaulLaxalt,afourthgenerationNevadan,servedasNevada’s 33rdAttorneyGeneralfrom2015-2019,enteringofficeastheyoungest Attorney General in the country at the time.

AsNevada’sAttorneyGeneralandtoplawenforcementofficer,Laxalttookabold,results-drivenapproachtoservingthepeopleofNevada, protecting the state’s most vulnerable citizens.

OneofLaxalt’stopprioritieswaspursuingjusticeforvictimsofsexualassault,whichhedidbytakingonNevada’shorrendousbacklogof morethan8,000untestedsexual-assaultevidencekits.Healsofought forvictimsofhumantraffickingandsecuredthefirsthumantrafficking conviction in the history of his office. In addition, Laxalt led efforts to protectNevada’sseniors,creatingafinancialfraudunittoaddressissues including abuse of the elderly and guardianship exploitation.

Laxalt launched the state’s first-ever Law Enforcement Summit, whichheheldtwiceayear,bringingofficialsfromNevada’s17counties togethertodeterminehowlocallawenforcementcouldmoreeffectively address emerging criminal trends.

Laxalt also led in the effort to combat the opioid crisis that has affected so many people in Nevada and across our country. On behalf ofvictims,hesuedbigpharmaceuticalcompaniesoverissuesincluding deceptivemarketingpracticesregardingtherisksandbenefitsofprescription opioids as well as manipulation of drug prices. In that same month, he launched “Nevada’s Prescription for Addiction,” an opioid initiative to combat the use, abuse and misuse of prescription drugs in Nevada, which received unanimous, bipartisan approval from the NevadaLegislature’sInterimFinanceCommittee.Alsowithinthatmonth, heannouncedtheappointmentofthestate’sfirst-everstatewideopioid coordinator in the Office of the Attorney General.

Whileinoffice,Laxaltremainedcommittedtohisfellowveterans,creatingtheOfficeofMilitaryLegalAssistance,afirst-of-its-kind,public-privateprogramthatprovidesmembersofNevada’smilitarycommunity withfreelegalrepresentationatnocosttotaxpayers.Theprogramwas named a “Best Practice Program” by the U.S. Department of Defense, witharecommendationforduplicationinstatesthroughoutthecountry.

Additionally, Laxalt created the state’s first-ever Federalism Unit withintheAttorneyGeneral’sOfficetoprotecttheinterestsofNevadans bypushingbackagainstthefederalgovernmentincaseswhereitoverstepped its bounds and encroached on citizens’ liberties.

Question 1: Provide us with any background and experience that is relevant to the office you seek.

Myworkethiccomesfromgrowing uponaranch.Iputmyselfthroughcollegeandbecameemployedinvarious advertisingandtelevisionjobs.Imoved to Las Vegas in 2000 and worked constructionerectingbuildingsandcell tower.Ithentransitionedtofinanceand began a career in asset management andcommercialloans. Whensystems are broken that is when I thrive. I grew up never feeling that any of my freedomsgrantedtomebyGod,appliedthroughtheConstitution,were ever in peril. It is my drive to make sure that they never are.

Question2:Discussyourphilosophyandgoalsfortheofficeifyou are elected.

Issues of concern and position: First, Lake Mead. We need to save Lake Mead before it dies. The lakenotonlyproducespowercleanly,butitstoreswaterforconsumption.TheBureauofReclamationshouldtakeovertheadministrationof the tributaries to the Colorado River and allocate usage by need and percentages of a whole. We can refill Lake Mead, but it is a complex and time-consuming solution.

Second,stopInflation.Onlygovernmentcreatesinflationthrough massivespending.Weneedtocurbwastefulspendingbyauditingthe variousdepartments,budgets,andgoalstoallowthegovernmentto functionforthecitizenandnotcorporations.Thisputsdollarsbackin Americans’ wallets.

Third,FuelPrices.Webringfuelpricesdownbycreatingaresponsible energy plan which augments traditional energy sources with greenenergycomponents.Government’scurrentpathtofullgreen energyconversionisnotworking,unsustainable,andwillonlycostthe Americanpeoplemoremoneythroughhighertaxesandinflation.The environment will survive.

Fourth,StudentLoans.Bringstudentloandebtundercontrolby lowering the interest rate for student loans to the same rate banks getwhentheyborrowerfromthefederalgovernment(currently2.5%).

Smallerpaymentswillallowborrowerstorepaythedebtandreduce defaults.

Fifth is the Transfer of Wealth by a Straight-Line Mortgage. The governmentneedstoinsurea“straight-line”mortgageloan.Thisloan allowsborrowerstopaydowntheirhomeloansfasterbyallottingthe sameamountofdollarsintheirmortgagepaymenttoprincipal,asthat which goes to the interest.

Fifth, close the southern border. The southern border is uncontrollable and broken, it needs to be closed to stop child trafficking, humantrafficking,anddrugs.Thisproblemneedstobepragmatically evaluated and fixed.

Sixth, Abortion. This issue should not cast either side as evil. Only womenendurethephysicalandmentaleffectsoftheprocedure.Then they live with it. It is not a decision taken lightly and if it is available to a survivor of incest and rape, then it must be available to all women. I trust women to make the right choice.

Last, The Second Amendment protects the First. Keep it.

EARLY VOTING BEGINS SATURDAY, OCT. 22. ELECTION DAY IS TUESDAY, NOV. 8.

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U.S. SENATE

— Libertarian —

U.S. Representative in Congress, Dist. 2 — Republican —

Neil Scott Question 1: Provide us with any background and experience that is relevant to the office you seek.

I only want to be free, and abolish thefederalgovernmentslave/income tax. I believe I share the same experience as all Americans who want to be FREE. Question 2: Discuss your philosophy and goals for the office if you are elected.

I support Article 28. Article 28 ENVISIONS an artificial environment where government resources act in a manner resembling a private wealthcreationentity.Byassuminggovernmentistheinsuresoflast resort,Article28thenguaranteesthatthepremiumspaidi.e.taxesare able to pay out claims for goods and services, while also providing a positive returnto thestakeholders(Society). Thiswill inturnlead to a betterQualityoflife,standardoflivingandtherightto‘thepresumption of wealth’ for all.

SUPPORTERS OF OUR MISSION WANT THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES. ARTICLE 28 Section 1. Congress may levy no tax against a person’s labor or business income.

Section2.Congresswillestablishanationalbank.Depositstoand withdrawals from the national bank shall not be taxed. The national bank shall only lend and or invest with governments of the United States.

Section3.Congressmaymakenolawprescribingcompensationto personorentity.NoStateshallabridgeapersonsrighttocollectively bargain, Congress shall enforce this provision.

Section 4. Each year Congress will, tax individuals and products fromcountrieswherethegovernmentisnotfreelyandfairlyelectedat no less than 100%.

Section 5. All States and Congress shall tax religion. With this sectionwhenStatelawandarticle1ofamendmentstotheconstitution are in conflict; State law trumps article 1.

Section 6. Abortion is Sin.

U.S. SENATE — IAP —

Barry Rubinson Candidate did not respond.

U.S. Representative in Congress, Dist. 2 — Libertarian —

Darryl Baber First question is my background.

My name is Darryl Baber.

MylifehasbeenspentlivingandworkingintheUnitedStates.Mostly the western states and a little bit in the mid west.

Several years in Agriculture as a cowboy/ farmer and other related fields.Ihavealsoworkedasacdldriver.Inseveraldifferentconstruction fields at different times. My broader experience has put me in a good positiontoseefirsthandthedamagedonetoworkingpeoplebyheavy regulationandoverreachinggovernmentinterventionintoindustry.

FromthetimewhenIwasveryyoung.Ihavealwaysfollowedpolitics veryclosely.Andhaverealizedovertheyearsthatmostpoliticiansand theagencieshaveseemedtotakentheiroathtodefendtheconstitution with a grain of salt.

Second question.

Mybelief isthatthatgovernment is acting way beyond any constitutionalauthoritythatwasevergrantedbytheconstitutionthatwassupposedtolimitthegovernment’sabilitytomeddleinthelivesofthepeople.

It’saclearcertaintythatourrepresentativesarenotrepresentingthe peoplewhoelectthem.It’smyhopeanddesiretobeatruerepresentative of the people of northern Nevada. To always vote in support of the constitutionineveryinstance.Toworktowardsbringinglibertyandprosperitytothepeople.FightWrecklesspendinganddestroytheincometax.

That is a tax on the labor of people. Promote the fair tax. And create the bottom up government that our founding fathers had intended.

Mark Amodei Provideuswithanybackgroundand experience that is relevant to the office you seek: As a lifelong Nevadan, former Army officer, former assistant U.S. Attorney, andformerstatelegislatorwhohasdedicatedmorethantwodecadestopublic service, I understand the unique needs of Nevada’s Second District. Plain talk, honest answers, and a normal down to earth guy on the street style of service has allowed me the privilege of serving asNevada’sCongressmanduringsome pretty challenging times.

Some of my key work for Nevada includes: • Voting consistently to cut taxes on American families and small businesses and opposing policies that have driven inflation.

• Supporting keeping the federal government out of decision-making thatshouldbe done onthe local level andinhouseholds.

• Supportingpoliceofficersandfirstrespondersastheyworkto reduce crime and keep communities safe.

• UsingmypositionasamemberoftheHouseAppropriations Committee to conduct oversight of federal agencies and fighting for Nevada’s state, local, and municipal infrastructure projects to receive adequate federal funding in a time of tremendous growth.

• Passing several pieces of legislation on various issues, from countyandtriballandsbills,togettingtheVietnamHelicopterPilotand Crew Member Monument installed at Arlington National Cemetery.

• Providing aNevada-firstconstituentservicesoperationon issuesrangingfromgettingover$20millioninbenefitswithheldbythe federal government returned to constituents, aiding in evacuation of American allies from Afghanistan, and assisting veterans in receiving rightfully-earned treatments through the VA, to name a few.

• ReceivingVeteransinPoliticsInternational’sendorsement with a strong record prioritizing veterans.

• ReceivingNationalRighttoLifeCommittee’sendorsement with a 100% pro-life voting record.

Discuss your philosophy and goals for the office if you are elected: I’mproudtocallNevadamyhome,andIamcommittedtoimproving the lives of my constituents by solving issues the old-fashioned way – listening to the concerns of the Nevadans I serve, keeping an open dialogue, and always explaining why I voted the way I did. Thank you fortrustingmetobringyourvoicetoCongress.We’veaccomplishedso much,andtogether,I’mconfidentwecancontinuemakingadifference for the Silver State.

IwouldbehonoredifyouchoosetosendmebacktoWashingtonfor anothertwoyears.IwillcontinuetofightagainstradicalfarLeftpolicies thatwilldevastatetheeconomyandNevadafamilies,andIwillcontinue toputforwardlegislationandsoundpolicysolutionsthatwillprotectlife, preserve the right to keep and bear arms, prioritize veterans’ needs, secure the border, ensure American energy independence, save the miningandagricultureindustriesfromGreenNewDealenvironmental policies,growNevadabusinesses,encourageinnovationintheprivate sector,andkeepmoremoneyinthepocketsofhardworkingNevadans.

Iwillcontinuetoresponsibly,honestly,anddutifullyserveNevada’s SecondCongressionalDistrictbyleadingandlegislatinginthebestinterestofNevadans,intelligentvoting,explainingvoteswithtransparency, conductingoversightoffederalagencies,andmaintainingaNevada-first constituent services operation.

U.S. Representative in Congress, Dist. 2 — IAP —

Russell Best I am an American who believes in my Country and the Constitution I believe We have God given rights whichgivesusour freedominour Country.

I’m an ordinary person just like you housewife, business person , Student, Doctor, and military person like me a disabledvetwhobelievesinourCountry li. We will fight to keep our Country Free, from fear, hate, and corrosion by socialism and the Rino’s who are taking over

ourCountryformoneyandpoweranddon’tcarewhotheydestroythat gets in their way this is not our America, and we will loose our Country foreverifwedonothingoronlyvotesforapartyandnotthepersonrunning for office. I stand for freedom and the American way, WE need to GetridofthefederalEducationasitisnotworkingandsendthemoney back to the states to use in vouchers and school districts to bring up to standards.Weneedlocalpeopletowatchandhelpourschooldistricts do what is right and legal in what they teach.

We need to secure the boarder now and finish the wall that was startedandthiswillhelpstoptheillegalpeopleanddrugsfromentering.

Nextstopthespendingnowthiswillstopourrunawayinflationandlower foodprices,restartouroilangasleasesbuyenergyfromCanadanotour foreignenemiesthiswillhelplowerourgasolineprices.stoptheIranian deal it will just lead us to war. Next stop out of control spending on Ukrainianwarmachine,makethealliespayforitspendtheirmoneynot oursthiswillhelpourinflationalso.Tiawonneedstoprepareforwarand getJapan,Australia,newzealandKorea,IndiaVietnamtohelppayand protect this countryagainst China. This wouldmakeChina think twice beforeattackinganyofthesecountries.WeneedtodowhatPresident Kennedy said to do, don’t ask what your country can do for you, you needtoaskwhatyoucandoforyourcountryandhowyoucanprotectit andtheconstitution.Ibelieveweneedtoworkwithourlocalpoliceand sheriffstostopthisrunawaycrimeinourcountry,andprotectourcitizens.

Weneedgetridoftheattorneygeneralsinfederalandstatesnotdoing theirjobandallowcriminalsbackonthestreet.StoptheERAinourstate byvotingNoononeand3thatcreatesonly2groupsyoucanvoteforin anyelectioninourState.WEneedtostopturningorcurrencydigitalthat willkillourdollarandputusundercompletecontrolofourgovernment.

We need a flat tax and get rid of the IRS who want to control us and we will save money too.

Ibelieve2ndamendmentthatprotectsourConstitutionagainstforeign and domestic problems and can’t be amended.

PleasevoteformeasIamyourIndependentAmericanstandingup for you and your freedom.

U.S. Representative in Congress, Dist. 2 — Democrat —

Elizabeth Krause Question1:Provideuswithanybackgroundandexperiencethatis relevant to the office you seek.

• First and foremost, I bring my lived experience of being a single mother, working full-time whileattendinggraduateschool,andtryingtomakeendsmeetona teacher’s salary.

• Educator- I have experience teaching pre-K through pre-college • Battle Born lifelong Nevadan - A proud dual-citizen of the Oglala and Lakota Nation and Hispanic • We must have Indigenous representation proportionate to our population. We have 28 tribes in Nevada, 18 of which are in CD2, and over 60,000 Urban Natives. It is crucial that we have leaders for our community from our community.

• NEA/NSEA Union activist for over 20 years • Commissioner on the Nevada Minority Affairs Commission (EducationCommitteeChair),co-founderofIndigenousEducatorsEmpowerment,ChairoftheNevadaNativeCaucus,Iwasaninauguralmember oftheSuperintendent’sAdvisoryCabinetfortheNevadaDepartment of Education, and I am on the board of the Nevada State Education Association,theNevadaMinorityHealthandEquityCoalition–Native American Steering Committee, the ACLU of Nevada, and the Nevada Democratic Party.

Question 2: Discuss your philosophy and goals for the office if you are elected.

• I am an issue voting Democrat, and I base my decisions on what is bestforthepeopleandthefutureofourcommunitiesbasedontheneeds communicatedwithmefromfolksinourcommunities.Hyper-partisanship has gotten in the way of progress on issues we easily find common groundonasNevadans-likeimprovingourverylow-rankingeducation system and the critically low access to mental health care services.

• We’re going to work on issues of critical importance to us all - jobs, making sure we continue to have enough water - CLEAN water - here inourstate,education,makingsurewehaveenoughqualifiedteachers inourclassroomstosupportstudentachievement.Anythingthatcreates strongereconomicopportunities,strongercommunities,healthierNevandans-that’swhatI’mfocusedon.Icomewithoutprejudiceonanyissue.

• I’m going to do my job - truly listening to and responding to all constituents,fulfillingapromisetoshowuptovoteforNevadanswhen in Congress, and to put in the work to bring in the funding we need for progress on the issues important to us all. We don’t have to agree on everything,nooneeverdoes.Butweneedtoworktogethertomakeour statebetter.I’mgoingtostayrootedinourcommunityandearnthetrust of our neighbors every single day.

• Everyone is tired of partisan politics, especially when they waste money and continually block progress on actions that the American people desperately need and want. I promise I will not take any PAC moneyfromcorporationsthatcaremoreaboutprofitsthanthewellbeing of Nevadans.

•Myinvolvementincommunitybasedworkwasbornfromtheneed I saw in my own community - as a mother, neighbor, and educator. I stronglybelievewhenweseeanopportunitytohelpourcommunitiesbe strongerandwehavetheabilityandbandwidthtofillthatneedweshould do it. That’s how I got started in this work and it’s why I continue in this work. I believe we’re called into spaces for a reason, and if we can add value or be a supporting partner that’s what we should do.

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GOVERNOR

— Libertarian — Brandon Davis Question1:Provideuswithanybackgroundandexperiencethatisrelevantto the office you seek.

My background has shaped every aspect of my personal values. I was born intoablue-collarfamilyoffactoryworkers, was at one time homeless in my childhood,andattendedpublicschoolsmostof mylife.Iwasneverhandedanythingand learnedfromayoungagehowimportant it is to work hard and fight for everything you have.

I’vebeenfortunatetobuildasuccessful career in the marketing & advertising industry, becoming CEO of the Las Vegas-based firm MNGR. I’m also partownerinseveralothersmallbusinessesinNevadaandknowwhat ittakestoleadpeople,manageanorganizationfromthebottomup,and do what’s right to keep a company operating successfully.

I’vehelpedtogrowtheLibertarianPartyofNevadatoitslargestin40 years as Elections Committee Director of the LPNV and currently sit as Chair of the Libertarian National Candidate Support Committee.

Fromsittingonboardsandleadingorganizationstobeingtheface ofabrandanddeliveringactionableresults,Ihavetheskillsandqualifications to lead our great state.

Question 2: Discuss your philosophy and goals for the office if you are elected.

My personal principles are based on libertarian, humanistic, and objectivistphilosophies.Mypoliticalprinciplesarebasedonthatofthe Libertarian Party platform.

When faced with a situation or decision, I always start with: “Is it cooperation, or coercion? Will this action or decision be voluntary and helpful,orforcedanddetrimental.Ialsocomefromaplaceofempathy.

If we as humansare notable toput ourselvesinanother’sshoes, weare operating blindly.

My goals for the office of Governor are to be a leader that the voters inthisstatecanbeproudof.Toreducethegovernment’soverreachinto theirlives.Toprotecttherightsandlibertiesoftheindividualandworkto expose political corruption at every turn.

I am the only Governor candidate who will: • reduce the Governor’s power wherever possible • put time limits on emergency declarations implemented by the Governor • fix our broken education system by implementing more school choice • reduce taxes for all Nevadans and businesses •increasegovernmentaccountabilitybyendingqualifiedimmunity& civil asset forfeiture • Fix our housing crisis by addressing the root cause of it

GOVERNOR

— Republican — Joe Lombardo Joe Lombardo began his service to others in the United States Army and served bravely in the Army, National Guard, and Army Reserve - protecting Americansbothdomesticallyandabroad.

After his service to his country, Joe dedicatedhimselftoprotectingourcommunities–servinginlawenforcementoverthe last 30 years.

Sheriff Lombardo maintains professional affiliations which include Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCCA), Major County Sheriffs of America (MCSA), National Sheriffs Association (NSA), FBI –LawEnforcementExecutiveDevelopmentAssociation(LEEDA),ViceChairNevadaCommissionforHomelandSecurityandFederalBureauof Investigation (FBI) National Academy Associates.

He has also served as Board Member for the LVMPD Foundation (2007-2014),AfterSchoolAll-Stars(2015-2020),GoodwillofSouthern Nevada(2007-2009),MakeAWish(2015-2020),CommitteeMemberfor theNVCommunicationsSteeringCommittee(2012-2014)andMCC’s representative to the Public Safety Advisory Committee (2012-2014).

He currently serves as a Board Member for Nevada Child Seekers and Chairman of MCCA Intelligence Committee.

SheriffLombardoholdsaB.S.andaM.S.incrisismanagement,both from UNLV. HewillrepealSteveSisolak’ssoft-on-crimepoliciesandreplacethem withcommonsenselegislationfocusedonkeepingourcommunitiessafe

andviolentcriminalsoffourstreetsandoutofourschools.Hewillgetrid ofreducedsentencesfordrugtraffickersandburglars,eliminateleniency for career criminals, and end Sisolak’s anti-police practices.

He supports the right of all law-abiding citizens to own a firearm if they sochoose. He believesthatwe have aresponsibility asprotectors of the SecondAmendmentandthe constitutional rightsitprovidesto enhancesafetyandmaintainlawandorder.Hebelievesthatbackground checksshouldbeefficient,inexpensive,andservethesingularpurpose ofkeepingweaponsoutofthehandsofcriminalsandthosestruggling withmentalhealthillness–notasavehicleforguncontroladvocatesto restrict our Second Amendment rights.

He will make Nevada one of the best states to do business in so that wecanattractnewopportunities,businesses,andindustriestoourstate.

Andhewon’tgiveno-bidcontractstofamilymemberslikeSteveSisolak.

He will never raise taxes. He will get rid of red tape, job-killing regulations, and he will eliminate bureaucratic overreach.

Hewillestablishrobustworkforcedevelopmentandcareertraining programssothatourstatedevelopsahighly-skilledworkforcethatcan fill the next generation of good-paying jobs in Nevada.

HewillimmediatelyworkwiththeLegislaturetogetridofSteveSisolak’sdangerousrestorativejusticepolicies,whichhavemandatedthat violent students can no longer be suspended or expelled.

Hewillincreaseschoolchoiceoptionsbyexpandingaccesstocharterschools,opportunityscholarships,andeducationsavingaccounts (ESAs).

He will bring back successful academic benchmark programs, like ReadbyThree,andwillensurethatstudentsaregradedonperformance, not attendance.

He will ensure parents and students have a voice in the education decisionsofourchildrenandwillholdoureducatorsandadministrators at all schools accountable.

GOVERNOR

— Democrat — Steve Sisolak Question1:Provideuswithanybackgroundandexperiencethatisrelevantto the office you seek.

I was born into a midwest working-classfamily.Myparentsworkedhard to provide for their three children and I inheritedtheirblue-collarethic,working full-timetoputmyselfthroughcollegeat the UniversityofWisconsin-Milwaukee.

After graduating, I enrolled in UNLV’s Graduate Studies Program, where I received a master’s degree in 1978.

I put down roots in Las Vegas, built acommunicationsbusinessandcreated hundredsofjobswhileraisingtwodaughtersasasinglefather.Bothof mydaughtersattendedNevada’spublichighschoolsandUNLV,where Ashley earned her law degree and Carley earned her master’s degree.

In 2018, I married my wife Kathy Sisolak.

After serving on the Board of Regents and as Chair of the Clark County Commission, I was elected governor in 2018.

As governor, you have to make tough choices and work across the aisletofindcompromise.It’sbeenachallengingfewyearsbutwenever lostfocus.Sincetakingoffice,we’vemadesignificantprogresstogrow oureconomy,improvehighspeedinternet,supportourschools,expand affordable health care, and fund our roads and bridges.

I know we have more work to do to support our families and I’m committedtogettingthejobdoneinmysecondterm.NevadaiswhereI builtmyownsmallbusiness,raisedmytwodaughtersandwhereImarried my wife. I love this state and our people, and I’m running to make their lives better.

Question 2: Discuss your philosophy and goals for the office if you are elected.

My philosophy has always been finding ways to work together to deliver results for our families. I have a record of bringing people to the table-nomattertheirparty-tofindcommongroundandfocusonsolving Nevada’s problems.

Inmysecondterm,mytopprioritieswillbesupportingNevadafamilies by lowering costs, strengthening our schools to make sure every studenthasthesameopportunitytosucceed,protectingreproductive rights and building an economy that works for everyone.

We’llgetthejobdonebyinvestinginhousingaffordability,lowering thecostofhealthcareandhigh-qualitychildcare,andkeepingNevada a low tax state. Wages are up, but we can do more to ensure every worker’s paycheck in our state matches the cost of living.

Inmyfirstterm,IpromisedtobetheEducationGovernoranddonate my entire state salary backtoour publicschools. I’ve keptthatpromise and, in my second term, I want to build on our progress by giving our teachersanotherraiseandaddressingourteachershortagebyupdating our salary standards.

We’realsogoingtorevolutionizeourworkforcebymakingcommunity collegeandotherapprenticeshipprogramsfreeformoreNevadansby 2025, and we’ll make it easier than ever to start a business by cutting bureaucratic red tape.

Through these steps, we’ll improve quality of life for Nevadans, supportourfamilies,andmakesureNevadaremainsasafe,affordable place to raise a family for years to come.

GOVERNOR — IAP —

Ed Bridges Candidate did not respond.

LT. GOVERNOR

— Republican — Stavros Anthony I served as a police officer with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Departmentfor29years,retiringasapolicecaptain.Ihavebeenelected twice to the NSHE Board of Regents and 3 times to the Las Vegas City Council, representing Ward 4. I am currently the Mayor Pro Tem. I have been adjunct faculty at UNLV and CSN. I currently serve on the Fiscal AffairsCommitteeforLVMPDandtheSouthernNevadaRegionalTransportation Commission.

B.S. Wayne State University, Masters UNLV, Ph.D UNLV, graduate oftheFBINationalAcademyandSouthernPoliceInstituteLeadership School.

ChairoftheTourismCommission,Vice-chairoftheTransportation Commission,overseestheSmallBusinessAdvocacyDepartmentand Homeland Security, President of the Senate.

Ihave12years’experienceontheLasVegasCityCouncilpromoting tourism. I have transportation experience as LVMPD Captain of the Transportation Safety Bureau and member of the Regional Transportation Commission. I have a record of supporting small business in Las Vegasbyreducingtaxes,fees,regulationsandlicensingrequirements.I have29years ofexperiencein homelandsecurity. I run ourcitycouncil meetings as the Mayor Pro Tem. Iamaconstitutionalconservativeandwillrepresenttheentirestate of Nevada.

LT. GOVERNOR — Democrat —

Elizabeth Burkhead Question1:Provideuswithanybackgroundandexperiencethatisrelevantto the office you seek.

I was appointed to the position in December0f2021andwonmyPrimaryin June of 2022. I have done the job for the pastsevenmonthsandfeelIamuniquely qualified to retain my position.

As a school administrator and principal, my focus has been students and buildingcommunityinmyschoolstosupportkidsandfamilies.Myleadershipstyle in my role as Lt. Governor is what it has been in every role I have had previously, whichistolisten,learnandbuildrelationshipswithstakeholderssothat we can go through challenges together and make positive changes together. I never sought the office, but when Gov. Sisolak offered to appoint me, I knew I couldn’t turn down an opportunity to serve. My life’sworkhasbeeneducationandworkingwithstudents,educatorsand parentstobuildcommunityandempoweringthemasanelectedofficial will be my focus.

Question 2: Discuss your philosophy and goals for the office if you are elected.

Education, we need to build the workforce for the future, and that means we need to do a better job at preparing our students for the economy of the future.

Mentalhealth,COVIDwastoughoneveryone,weneedtohelppeople with mental health issues to find the help they may need.

Small Business advocacy, the Office of Small Business Advocacy is housed in the Office of Lt. Governor, we need to remove barriers for smallbusinessowners,sotheyalsohaveasuccessfuleconomicfuture.

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LT. GOVERNOR — NPP —

John Delap Question1:Provideuswithanybackgroundandexperiencethatisrelevantto the office you seek.

I’vecalledNevadahomefor34years, Boulder City High School & UNLV alum.

For the past 24 years – I’ve been working to solve problems against a system that doesn’tinnovate.Ihaveoveradecadeof experienceworkinginboththeexecutive andlegislativebranchesofgovernment.

From 1996 – 2020 I worked with studentsstudyingtheConstitutionthrough the competitive “We the People...” program.

Professionally–IhaveenjoyedextraordinaryopportunitiesinNevada asaCongressionalAideassistingconstituentswithMedicareandSocial Securityissues.Andlaterasaregulatorinprofessionallicensingforthe state. I had a break from professional life from 2006 to 2013 to focus on recoveryfromgamblingaddiction.In2014Ifoundedmyownconsulting companyprovidingpublicaffairsandlobbyingfocusingonmentalhealth, addiction, social justice, and professional & occupational licensing. In addition, I’ve served as a lobbyist full-time in every legislative session since 2017.

Question 2: Discuss your philosophy and goals for the office if you are elected.

Nothingchangesifnothingchanges;ifmajorpartycandidatescontinuetowinelections,thepeoplewillneverbethepriorityovertheparty.I wantallNevadanstohavemorechoicesinwhorepresentstheminstate government because I want all Nevadans to be active in civic life.

Asanonpartisan–Idon’tseeeitherpartymakingservingthepeople theirpriority.Theyjustwantmorepower.LikemostNevadans,I’mdisappointedintheparties.Ibelievethepeopleshouldberepresenteddirectly – by their elected officials – not through corporate branded parties.

Iamalow-nonsensesolution-orientedpersonwhoisadeptatcomplexproblem-solving.Inrecovery,Ilearnedthevalueofbrutalhonesty.

Thetruthisn’talwayspretty–andweneedpeoplelikemewhocanface thebrutalityofundertreatedmentalhealthandaddictionwithcompassion andbig-picturesolutions.Also,weneedcandidateslikemetostandup to showthepeople thatrecovery ispossible, stigma canbeovercome, and the people have always had the power to break through political gridlockbymakingaprofoundstatementagainstpartiesbyelectinga nonpartisan.

I see billions of dollars coming into this state (through ARPA) and NOfocusorplanforusingthatmoneytomakeasubstantial,sustainable investmentinempoweringallNevadanstoweatheranuncertainfuture.

And this will be a significant issue in the next Legislature in 2023.

My first priority is to ensure that these federal dollars are used as they were intended - to invest in the people of Nevada now and for generations to come.

LT. GOVERNOR — IAP —

William Hoge Candidate did not respond.

LT. GOVERNOR

— Libertarian — Javi Tachiquin Candidate did not respond.

SECRETARY OF STATE — IAP —

Janine Hansen Question1:Provideuswithanybackgroundandexperiencethatis relevant to the office you seek.

As State President of Nevada Families for Freedom I have served as acitizenadvocateattheNevadaLegislatureforFamiliesandTaxpayers full time since 1981. I have been particularly concerned with election legislation making sure the elections are fair and honest. I serve as theStateChairmanoftheIndependentAmericanPartywhichprovides votersachoiceofcandidateswhosupporttheConstitutionandbelieve in less government and more individual responsibility.

Iammarriedandamotheroffourandagrandmotherofseventeen.

Thisismymotivationforrunningforofficetoleaveabetterstateformy children,grandchildrenandfuturegenerations.Igraduatedmagnacum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Child and Family Relations fromBrighamYoungUniversity.Ihaveworkedpassionatelyallmylifeto protect Life, Liberty and Family values.

Mymoreextensivebiographyisavailableatmywebsitewww.janinehansen.com Question 2: Discuss your philosophy and goals for the office if you are elected.

Election Integrity The Secretary of State serves as the Chief Elections officer of the State of Nevada. Therefore the Secretary of State oversees election integrity in Nevada. The 2000 election created great concern over the honesty of our election process in Nevada.

The2020problemsinNevada’selectionsbeganwiththepassageof AB4bytheNevadaLegislatureinthe2020SecondSpecialSession.AB4 mandatedmailinvotingforallactivevotersandallowedballotharvesting.TheexcuseforthesemeasureswasthattheGovernorhaddeclared astateofemergencybecauseofCovid19.Thesemonumentalchanges opened Nevada to election fraud in the November 2020 election.

In2021theNevadaLegislatureplacedintoNevadaStatutesAB321 which included all the bad features of the AB4 from the 2020 Special Session.AB321includedballotharvesting(whichhadpreviouslybeen illegalinNevada),universalmail-invoting,electronicratherthanhuman signatureverification,withvirtuallynosafeguardstoensurethatreturned ballots are legitimate.

AsSecretaryofStateIwouldadvocateforchangesbytheLegislature in the Nevada Election Law to return to our election process the safeguardsofpreviousyearswhichprovidedNevadawithoneofthesafest and most legitimate election processes in the nation.

Inaddition,IwouldpubliclyexposethecriticalfactthattheLegislature bymandatingAutomaticVoterRegistrationattheDMVmadesurethere is no way to distinguish a driver’s license of a citizen from a driver’s authorizationcardofanon-citizen(illegalalien).ThismeansthattheSecretaryofStateandanylocalelectionofficialhasnowayofdeterminingby checkingthenumberonadriver’sauthorizationcardordriver’slicenseif the person registering to vote may not be a citizen.

Janine Hansen has been an advocate for the Citizens of Nevada, Families and Taxpayers at the Nevada Legislature for many years. She testifiedagainstAB321,thedevastatingbillfacilitatingelectionfraud,that passed in 2021.

SECRETARY OF STATE — Democrat —

Francisco Aguilar Candidate did not respond.

SECRETARY OF STATE

— Libertarian — Ross Crane Candidate did not respond.

SECRETARY OF STATE

— Republican — Jim Marchant Candidate did not respond.

STATE TREASURER — Democrat —

Zach Conine Question1:Provideuswithanybackgroundandexperiencethatis relevant to the office you seek.

ImadethedecisiontorunforTreasurerbecauseIwantedtoensure that my children could have more opportunities to succeed than I did.

As the State’s chief financial officer, I have a responsibility to keep the Stateonsolidfinancialground,whilemakingsurethatweareconstantly working to build the State that Nevadans deserve to live in.

I grew up in a small town in upstate New York and came to Nevada nearly20yearsagotoworkinthehospitalityindustryinLaughlin.Prior to serving as State Treasurer, I built a successful career in the gaming, finance, and consulting sectors. Over the course of my career, I’ve professionallymanagedhundredsofmillionsofdollarsinvestmentsand haveworkedtooperatesmallbusinessesemployingthousandsofpeople across 16 states.

Throughoutmytimeintheprivatesectorandoverthelastfewyears inpublicservice,I’veremainedcommittedtocreatingeconomicopportunities for local businesses and families across Nevada.

Over the last three years, I’ve strived to make the Treasurer’s Office oneofthemosthelpfulconstitutionalofficesinCarsonCity.Fromdistributingnearly$300millioninemergencyrentalassistancetohelptenants andsmalllandlordsduringtheCOVID-19pandemic,providingover$100 milliontostrugglingsmallbusinesses,andachievingthehighestcredit ratinginStatehistory;wehaveworkedincrediblyhardtohelpNevada families make it through some very challenging economic times.

It’s because of my successful financial background, alongside my proven track record that I believe I’m the most qualified candidate to continue serving as Nevada’s State Treasurer.

Question 2: Discuss your philosophy and goals for the office if you are elected.

If I am fortunate to be re-elected, I am excited to continue with the numerous things we’ve been able to accomplish during my first term.

Over the next four years I am excited to continue returning record amountsofunclaimedpropertytoNevadans,makingourcollegesavings programsaccessibletothousandsofmorefamilieswhoneedhelpplanning and saving for affordable higher education.

I’malsolookingforwardtostrengtheningthenumberofprojectsthat we can finance through the State Infrastructure Bank, so we can make much-neededinvestmentsinaffordablehousing,publiceducationalfacilities, and public safety infrastructure throughout our State.

Additionally, if I’m re-elected, I’ll be sponsoring legislation that increases the number of health care providers in rural communities, allowstheStatetoreturnmoreunclaimedpropertyowedtoresidents, andstrengthentheState’sinvestmentstatutessotheTreasurer’sOffice can continue to generate increased returns for the General Fund.

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STATE TREASURER — IAP —

Margaret Hendrickson Question1: Provideuswithanybackgroundandexperiencethatis relevant to the office you seek.

I have worked my entire adult life as a medial practice executive, specializing in managing small medical clinics (3 to 10 providers, and staffsofupto60employees). Asmallpracticeadministratormusthave expertiseincontracting,insurance(healthinsurances,facility,business andmalpracticeinsurance),financialmanagement,billingandcollections,humanresourcemanagement,codinganddocumentation,state andfederalregulations,compliance,informationtechnology,andother diverse areas. I was an active member of Medical Group Management AssociationandearnedmyCMPEcertification(CertifiedMedicalPractice Executive). I received a liberal arts degree from the University of TexasElPasowithadoublemajor(EnglishandHistory)andreturnedto schooltotake12semesterhoursofaccountingshortlyaftergettingmy first medical administrative position.

The Nevada State Treasurer leads a staff of about 40, handles unclaimedproperty,managestheState’sdebtobligationsandtheState’s investments,andadministersvariousscholarshipandtuitionplans,and helpsplanandadministerthestate’sfinances. Ihavetheeducation,the work experience and the range of skills necessary to do this job and do it well.

Question 2: Discuss your philosophy and goals for the office if you are elected.

I am a member of the Independent American Party, and I believe in theprinciplesenunciatedinourfoundingdocuments.Ibelievethatsmall, limitedandlocalgovernmentgivesusthemostcontroloverourownlives and best protects our rights, our property and our freedoms.

Peoplehavetoldmetheydon’tliketo“splittheirticket.” Letmepoint out that a vote for an independent Treasurer does not split your ticket.

TheTreasurerdoesnotmakepolicy. Youcansupportthelegislatorsof yourchoice,thegubernatorialandlegislativecandidateswhorepresent your policy positions, yet still vote for an independent for Treasurer.

Someone recently asked about my position on the issues. My response - thisisirrelevant. You want anindependent managing your moneyandoverseeingthefinancialaffairsoftheState. Youwantsomeonewhoseresponsibilityisonlytothevotersandwhowillworkwithall appropriateStatedepartmentsandagenciesandhelpmakedecisions thatarethebestdecisionsforthestateanditscitizens. Vendorsshould be selected based on their ability to do the best job for the state, not on whotheyknowintheCarsonCity. CitizensshouldknowthattheirState Treasurerisanadvocateforthem,thattheTreasurers’officeisgoingto doitsbestjobwithunclaimedpropertyandcollegefundsandpayingthe bills,andthatthey–thecitizens–willknowifavendorisallowedto“jump the line” when it comes to licensing or credentialling.

STATE TREASURER — Republican —

Michelle Fiore Candidate did not respond.

STATE TREASURER — Libertarian —

Bryan Elliott Candidate did not respond.

STATE CONTROLLER — Republican —

Andy Matthews Question1:Provideuswithanybackgroundandexperiencethatis relevant to the office you seek.

I am a former President of the Nevada Policy Research Institute (NPRI),Nevada’sleadinggovernmentwatchdogorganizationthatpromotesfiscalaccountabilityandgovernmenttransparency.Inparticular, whileatNPRIIhelpedleadthedevelopmentofawebsite—TransparentNevada.com—thatprovidesthepublicwithinformationongovernment

spending.

Ihavecontinuedtofightfortransparentgovernmentinmycurrent roleastheNevadastateAssemblymanfromDistrict37,introducingseveralreformmeasuresthatwouldsignificantlyincreaseaccountabilityand efficiencyinstategovernment.AsproudasIamoftheworkI’vedonein thisarea,Ialsorecognize thatourstate governmentneedstodomuch moretofosteracultureoftransparencyandaccountability.Providingtaxpayerswithclearer,moredetailedinformationonhowandwherepublic money is being spent is a critical part of the state Controller’s job, and it will be the top priority for me in that office.

Question 2: Discuss your philosophy and goals for the office if you are elected.

I believe that government exists first and foremost to protect our liberties, and that philosophy had guided me during me entire time in public life. I believe very passionately in our country’s founding principlesofindividualfreedomandlimited,accountablegovernment.Those principleswillcontinuetobemyinspirationasournextstateController.

ThemostimportantthingtheControllercandoisbringgreatertransparency,oversight,andaccountabilitytogovernmentspending.Right now,owinglargelytofederalpandemicrelief,wehaveunprecedented amountsofmoneybeingspentbythegovernmenthereinourstate–yet Nevada taxpayers remain largely in the dark as to how and where that money is being spent.

AsNevada’snextstateController,I’llmakeitmytopprioritytoensure thatNevadans’hard-earnedmoneyisn’tbeingwasted.Thatisespecially criticalnow,asrunawaygovernmentspendingcontinuestoproduceskyrocketing inflation and rising prices that are hurting our citizens.

STATE CONTROLLER — Democrat —

Ellen Spiegel Question 1: Provide us with any backgroundandexperiencethatisrelevant to the office you seek.

I possess 40-years’ business experience, including 24 years of business ownership, as well as a decade of legislative service, which give me the tools needed to get the job done. During my legislative tenure, I served in various leadership roles, including Chair of the Assembly Commerce and Labor Committee, Vice Chair of the Taxation Committee,andIservedtwofulltermson theInterimFinanceCommittee. Inshort, I know where the money comes from, where the money goes to, and I have ideas to help the state make better use of its assets.

Question 2: Discuss your philosophy and goals for the office if you are elected.

Mytopthreeprioritiesare: Providefiscalstabilityforthestate,itsresidentsanditsbusinesses;supportworkforcedevelopment;andincrease jobs, aid to small business and economic growth.

Each year, Nevada writes off millions of dollars in uncollectable funds,andforthelastreportedyear,(fiscalyearended6/30/2021),that cumulativeamountwasover$200,000,000. Ifcollected,thesemonies couldbeusedtobolsteroureducationsystem,enhancesocialservices, build(orrepair)infrastructure–orbeusedforavarietyofotherprograms.

Collectingthesefundsonanongoingbasisalsowouldhelpuskeepour taxes low. First and foremost, we need to be increasing collections of monies owed to the state.

Wealsomustcontinuetodiversifyoureconomy.Accordingly,Iwould use the office to help Nevadans starting small businesses by breaking downabarriertoentryandhelpingthemgetstartedonthe“RightTrack.”

Thiswouldhelpdevelopadditionalrevenuesanddecreasetheneedfor socialservices(therebyhelpingthestate’sbottomline). Ihaveadditional ideas, which are available at https://ellenspiegel.com/vision

STATE CONTROLLER — Libertarian —

Jed Profeta Candidate did not respond.

ATTORNEY GENERAL — Republican —

Sigal Chattah Question1:Provideuswithanybackgroundandexperiencethatisrelevantto the office you seek.

I have spent nearly 20 years as a civil and criminal defense attorney and have operated my own law firm here in Las Vegas.IchallengedGovernorSisolakand Aaron Ford’s unconstitutional orders in Calvary Chapel Lone Mountain v Sisolak and prevailed in the 9th circuit court of appealswhichallowedplacesofworship to have the same capacities as other businesses. I have represented many consumers during the real estate crisis and market crash brought on by the Great Recession under President Obama.IhaveservedasaPlanningCommissionerandamemberofthe Southern Nevada Disciplinary Board of the State Bar of Nevada. I have beenengagedinorganizationsinthecommunityincludingtheAmerican Heart Association, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the Injured Police Officers Fund, the Israeli American Council, and served on the BoardofherTempleorBamidbar.Ihavededicatedmylifetothepursuit of justice on behalf of Nevadans demanding the rights of all people be protected.AsyournextAttorneyGeneral,IwillfighttoprotectNevadans’ rights as I have been for nearly two decades.

Question 2: Discuss your philosophy and goals for the office if you are elected.

Tomakecrimeillegalagain.UnderAB236,thepenaltiesforavariety ofcrimeswerereduced.Thishasempoweredcriminals.Murders,propertycrime,larceny,andstolenvehicleshavesoaredunderAaronFord.

Ford’sso-calledbail-reformthathassweptthroughNevada,isleadingto an increase in crime as well. AB 424 and the Valdez-Jimenez decision haveguttedourbailsystem.Theyhavemadeiteasierforcriminalstogo in and out of jail and reoffend on the same day. We must start holding peopleaccountablefortheiractions.Iwanttoputanendtocorruption andstartbringingtransparencytothestategovernment.IamaconstitutionalcarrycandidateandastaunchSecondAmendmentsupporter.I supportourpoliceandhavetheendorsementoflawenforcement.Iam astrongproponentofcurriculumtransparencylegislationwhenitcomes toourkid’seducation.Withyoursupport,wecanrestoreNevadatoher Glory!

ATTORNEY GENERAL — Democrat —

Aaron D. Ford Question 1: As Nevada’s People’s Attorney and Top Law Enforcement Officer, Attorney General Aaron Ford believes there is no task greater than the pursuit of justice. Under his leadership,theNevadaAttorneyGeneral’s Office has proven there is no criminal too ruthless and no corporation too powerful to take on if they are hurting Nevadans.

From passing bipartisan legislation to protect communities and law enforcement alike, to landing over $300M in historic settlements suing opioidmanufacturers,pushingforcommon-sensegunsafetylaws,and safeguardingaccesstoabortioninNevada–Ford’sleadershiphasdrawn praise from folks across the political spectrum. The Nevada Sun wrote thatFord“servedthestatewellduringthepandemic[and]seesnoreason to abandon his leadership now.”

FordpreviouslyservedasboththeMajorityLeaderandtheMinority Leader in the Nevada State Legislature and held leadership roles on severallegislativecommittees.Healsospentmanyyearsinprivatepractice.Beforepracticinglaw,Fordservedasapublicschoolmathteacher, shaping hundreds of lives.

Question 2: As thePeople’s Attorney, AttorneyGeneralAaron Ford hashitthegroundrunninginhisfirstterm—seekingjusticeandsecuring prosecutionsagainstthosewhoharmNevada.Histopprioritiesinclude supportinglawenforcement,fightingforconsumerprotection,andprotecting reproductive freedom.

AttorneyGeneralFordhasfoughthardtorebuildtrustbetweenpolice andNevada’scommunitiesandworkwithlawenforcementtoexpand programsthatsupportvictimsofcrime.Hisofficehasexpandedprograms

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Separately,regardingprotectingreproductivefreedom,AttorneyGeneral Ford has been clear about his stance: Abortion is health care – and Americanshavegonefromthefreedomtochoosetogovernment-mandatedpregnancies.AttorneyGeneralFordwillalwaysupholdthefullest scope of Nevada’s state statute protecting access to abortion – but an anti-abortionAttorneyGeneralcouldseverelylimitthestatute’sscope.A federalbanonabortioncouldsupersedeNevada’sstatelaw;andacross thecountry,stateshavealreadypassxedbillsrestrictingchoice.Attorney General Ford is the only candidate in his race who has always stood up foranddefendedtherighttochoose–andhe’snotbackingdownnow.

ATTORNEY GENERAL — Libertarian —

John Kennedy Candidate did not respond.

COURT OF APPEALS — Department 1 —

Deborah Westbrook Question1:Provideuswithanybackgroundandexperiencethatis relevant to the office you seek.

MynameisDeborahWestbrookandI’mrunningforJudgeinDepartment 1 of the Nevada Court of Appeals.

TheCourtofAppealshandlesroughlyonethirdofallappellatecases filed in Nevada—around 1,000 cases per year. Most Court of Appeals casesarecriminalandcivilmatters.With20yearsofexperienceincriminal,civil,andappellatelaw,Iamthemostqualifiedcandidateinthisrace.

For the past nine years, I have served the community as an appellateattorneyattheClarkCountyPublicDefender’sOffice,representing peoplewhocannotaffordlawyersintheircriminalappeals.Beforethat, I spent the better part of a decade as a civil litigator at a major labor and employmentlawfirmhereinNevada.Idevelopedaloveofappellatelaw when I clerked on the D.C. Court of Appeals in 2003.

I am proud to be endorsed by law enforcement, firefighters, and veterans’ groups throughout the State of Nevada. Additionally, I have receivedhundredsofendorsementsfromindividuals,businesses,and community organizations, and I was named a top appellate lawyer by Vegas Inc. in 2021 and 2022.

Question 2: Discuss your philosophy and goals for the office if you are elected.

The proper role of a judge is to interpret and apply the laws as they are written, and not legislate from the bench. I will never prejudge the issuesthatcomebeforeme,andIwillnever“workbackwards”toachieve a predetermined result. Instead, I will review and analyze the parties’ briefs, listen carefully during oral arguments, and apply the law to the unique facts of each case to reach the correct result. As a judge, I will writeclear,easy-to-followdecisionsthateveryonecanunderstandand apply in future cases.

COURT OF APPEALS — Department 1 —

Rhonda Forsberg Candidate did not respond.

COURT OF APPEALS — Department 2 —

Michael Gibbons Candidate did not respond.

COURT OF APPEALS — Department 3 —

Bonnie Bulla Candidate did not respond.

STATE SENATE District 14

— Republican — Ira Hansen Candidate did not respond.

STATE ASSEMBLY District 32 — Republican —

Alexis Hansen Candidate did not respond.

University Board of Regents, District 11 Jeffrey Downs Question1:Provideuswithanybackgroundandexperiencethatisrelevantto the office you seek.

Ihavebeenworkinginhighereducationforover24years,andwiththeNevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) since 2001. During that time, I earned my tenure at Western Nevada College (WNC), served as Faculty Senate Chair to the Board of Regents twice, served as an interim vice president, and representedfacultybyservingasthechapter presidentoftheNevadaFacultyAlliance, presentingstudentandfacultyinterests toboththeadministrationandtheBoardofRegents.Inrepresentingthe facultyperspectiveattheBoardofRegents,Iwasabletoexperiencethe

dynamicsofthepersonalitiesfoundontheboardandworkwithregents to advance the concerns of the faculty.

AsanadministratorforWNC,Ilearnedhowtoworkwithcommunity partnerstobringacademicopportunitiesthroughprofessionalpreparation to the people of Nevada. Being aware of the needs, abilities, and concernsofthepeopletaskedtofulfillthemissionoftheNevadaSystem ofHigherEducationhaspreparedmetobetterunderstandwhatneeds to be done and how we can make that happen. It has also helped me to develop a vision of what NSHE can become given the resources.

Question 2: Discuss your philosophy and goals for the office if you are elected.

Myphilosophyisthateducationshouldbemorebroadlyavailableand highereducationshouldservemorepeopleinmoreareasofNevada.We havephenomenalresearchuniversitiesthatprovideatopeducationto our students. We also have several community colleges that also offer four-yeardegreeswhilealsoprovidingworkforcetraining.Thisisthearea I would like to expand.

WeneedtofindwaystoservemoreNevadansbyprovidingdirected trainingbeingsoughtbyemployersinNevada.Expandingourofferings incertificateprogramsthatallowstudentstotransitiontoworksooner, acquire less debt, and earn a salary sooner should be among the goals of NSHE. NSHE also needs to develop an idea of what the next chancellor should be able and willing to do to advance NSHE in the state.

ThismeansrestoringthepositiveworkingrelationshipwiththeNevada Legislatureaswellasworkingwithbusinessestobesuretheirneedsare addressedandwhentheysearchfornewemployees,theydonotneed tolookoutsideourstate.Nevadacanandshoulddeveloptheworkforce industryneedsandnewindustriesshouldchooseNevadafortheworkforce we offer, not the tax breaks.

Finally, we should enable school districts and colleges to work togethertodevelopteachereducationprogramsthatwillallowschool districts that are unable to find new teachers to develop their staff at home.Fillingtheteachershortageiscriticaltoprovidingouryouthwith a quality education.

University Board of Regents, District 11 Steve Laden Question1:Provideuswithanybackgroundandexperiencethatis relevant to the office you seek.

I was in the financial services industry for over 32 years in Northern Nevada,retiringin2020asaSeniorVicePresident–InvestmentOfficer.

As a long-time professional in the financial services community, I knowtheimportanceofkeepingourfinancialhouseinorder.Thesystem of higher education is asking for about $800 million annually from the state for each of the next two years, just for operations. Add student fees, tuition, grant money, capital expenditures and much more, and “prettysoonyou’retalkingaboutrealmoney.” Thesedollarsarecoming from you, the tax payer, and our students and their families. We owe it toyoutomanagethesefundswithcare,knowledgeandprofessionalism.

I have spent a cumulative total of over 20 years volunteering on the state and local levels with education focused organizations. This includesworkwithboththeK-12educationsystemandNevada’shigher educationinstitutions. Thishasgivenmeaunique,unbiased,viewofall theissuesfacingeducationinNevada,andgivenmethetoolstoaddress the challenges.

Importantly,IamNOTanemployeeoftheNevadaSystemofHigher Education and, therefore, have NO pre-existing prejudices and NO conflicts of interest.

Youcanfindmoreaboutmybackgroundatwww.SteveLadenForRegent.com Question 2: Discuss your philosophy and goals for the office if you are elected.

Myclearnumberonepriorityarestudentsandtheirfamilies. Iwant them to beableto pursuetheirdreams through highereducation. For some, this might mean a traditional four-year course of study. For others,theymayfindacareerandtechnicaleducationpathwaymoreof a fit for their talents and goals. Whatever the needs of the student and theirfamilies,Nevadamustmakeitsschoolsaccessible,affordableand meaningful.

My wife was a first-generation, rural, low-income college student.

Neither of her parents made it past the 8th grade. My wife’s ability to succeedincollegehashadaprofoundimpactonherlifeandourfamily.

I have a special place in my heart for first-gen students, and the faculty andstaffwhoprovidethemwithsupport,encouragementandguidance.

They are and will remain a top priority for me as a Regent.

Our local community and the state as a whole also deserve to reap the benefits of our investment in higher education. We must hold our institutionsaccountableforproducingskilled,knowledgeablegraduates whowilljoinourworkforceandbeproductive,contributingmembersof society.

LeadershipwithintheNevadaSystemofHigherEducationiscritical to our long-term success. Your district, District 11, will be losing a 16-yearveteran,andrespectedNorthernNevadavoice,fromtheBoard due to term limits. If elected, I will be a strong Northern Nevada representative – one unconstrained by any conflicts of interest.

Please vote on November 8.

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ASSESSOR

— Republican — Andrew Heiser Question1:Provideuswithanybackgroundandexperiencethatisrelevantto the office you seek.

Answer: I have worked in the Humboldt County Assessor’s Office for the past five years. I started as a data collector and after seven months became a licensed appraiser. I took on the role as chief deputy assessor early in 2020 andstarteddoingmanyoftheassessor’s dutiesunderthetutelageoftheprevious assessor.Thecommissionersappointed me as the county assessor in September of2020andhavebeenhandlingallofthe duties of this office ever since. Nevada Revised Statutes requires that propertytaxappraisersreceiveandmaintainavalidappraisercertificate andIamduallycertifiedtoappraisebothrealandpersonalproperty.The pastthreeyearsIhavehandledallcountyappealsandhaverepresented Humboldt County for State Board of Equalization cases the past two yearsintheattempttohaveequitabilitybetweenlargebusinessesthat resideinthiscounty.ThepastthreeyearsIhavemanagedthebudgetin myofficeandIworkhardtobefiscallyresponsible.Theassessor’soffice generalfundbudgethasnotincreasedoverthattimeandIwillcontinue to keep a budget that is responsible to the County and the citizens of HumboldtCounty.Ihaveagreatstaffandwewillcontinuetoworkhard to serve the citizens of Humboldt County.

Question 2: Discuss your philosophy and goals for the office if you are elected.

Answer: The Assessor has many duties and responsibilities that is guided by Nevada Revised Statutes. One of the main functions of my officeistoestablishvaluesonallpropertyinthecountysubjecttotaxationandsetsthetaxablevalueofeachproperty,bothrealandpersonal.

One of my goals is to perform my duties as accurately and equitably as possibletobestservethecitizensofHumboldtCounty.Anothergoalis tobeaccessibletothepublictodiscussanyquestionsorconcernsthat theyhavewiththefunctionsofmyoffice.Ilookforwardtoworkingforand withthecitizensofHumboldtCountyandplanonservingasassessorfor as long as possible.

COUNTY CLERK

— Republican — Tami Rae Spero I currently serve the residents of Humboldt County as their Clerk and have done so since first being elected in 2003. I began my time in the Clerk’s Office in November of 1993 as the microfilm clerk and sincethattimehavehandledalldutiesassociatedwiththeOffice.Those duties include serving as Clerk to the Sixth Judicial District Court, Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, Clerk to the County Board of Equalization,ClerktotheCountyDebtManagementCommission,Clerk to the County Regional Transportation Commission, Voter Registrar and Chief Election Official. Other duties within the Office include the issuance and record management of marriage licenses, county businesslicenses,notarybonds,nuisancecomplaints,fictitiousfirmname documents, power of attorney documents, statistical data collection require for aspects of the office and management of the jury process fortheCourt.Ihaveexperiencewithmanagementofstaff,government budgeting and, given my time with the County, I am familiar with all aspects of the County as well as other governmental entities including the manner in which those duties connect to the Clerk’s Office.

Philosophy Myphilosophyissimple.WorkfortheresidentsofthisCountyinthe mostcosteffectiveanddiligentwaypossiblegiventhebreadthandnumberofdutieshandledbytheOffice.Beresponsive,honest,hardworking andavailabletothepublic.Greeteveryonewithasmileanddomybest to understand their needs and assist them to the best of my ability.

My goals for this term include determining ways to improve the minuteprocessforthevariousboards,implementingtheelectronicfiling portionofthenewcasemanagementsystemforthecourt,addressing thechangesthatwillbecomingwiththeelectionresponsibilitiesofthe office,trainingaverynewstaffinallaspectsoftheofficeandcontinuing to serve the people of Humboldt County in the best way I can.

— Republican — Ron Cerri

My name is Ron Cerri, and I am runningforre-electiontotheHumboldt County Board of Commissioners Seat C. I have served Humboldt County for two termsasCommissionerandwouldliketo thankthoseofyouwhosupportedmein my quest to serve a third and final term.

Iama4thgenerationHumboldtCounty rancher and am proud to call Humboldt Countyhome.TheeconomyofHumboldt Countyisimportanttomeandmyfamily, asmychildrenandgrandchildrenwishto carry on the ranching tradition.

As a businessman, I have to balance budgetsandlivewithinmymeans,somethingIbringtotheCommission.

Ihavefoughthardforwisespendingofourtaxdollarsandwillcontinue to work to ensure the County’s funds are spent in a fiscally responsible manner.Ihaveagoodworkingrelationshipwiththeothermembersof the commission and department heads.

I do not hesitate to speak up with any questions or concerns. I feel itismydutytorepresentallHumboldtCountyresidentsandtobasemy decisions on what is best for the county as a whole.

Asyourrepresentativeforthepasteightyears,Ihavegaineduseful knowledgeofhowcountygovernmentworks,knowledgewhichIcan share with the newer members of the board.

MymaingoalwillbetospendtaxpayerdollarsinafiscallyresponsiblemannerandtokeepHumboldtCountydebtfreeandoperatingwithout ataxincreasetocountyresidents.Iwillcontinuetoworkonsolvingthe nitrateissuesinGrassValley,makingcostsandthewelfareofthepeople immediately affected, as well as the entire county, a priority. I hope to accomplish this in the most cost-effective manner possible.

IthasbeenanhonorservingthecitizensofHumboldtCountyforthe lasteightyears.Again,thankyoutoallthatsupportedmeintheprimary election. I will continue to help lead Humboldt County into the future, workingtoprovidethebestqualityoflifefortheresidentsthroughoutall of Humboldt County. Please contact me at any time with any issues or questions you may have.

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— Republican — Mark Evatz Candidate did not respond.

HUMBOLDT COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY — Republican —

Kevin Pasquale QUESTION 1: Provide us with any background and experience that is relevant to the office you seek.

Thereisnoofficeonthisballotwhere experienceismorecriticalthantheOffice of the District Attorney. The duties of a District Attorney cover a myriad of areas in government law and those tasks are complexandoverwhelmingtoinexperienced attorneys. I know, I am one of a fewattorneysrecognizedbytheStateBar as a “mentor” and I have trained numerous attorneys in the skills required to be a prosecutor.

Fortunately,Ihavetheexperiencetotrainattorneysnewtotheoffice andtosuccessfullyperformallthefunctionsrequiredofaDistrictAttorney. I have over 25 years experience as a prosecutor and have served 3 termsasPresidentoftheNevadaDistrictAttorney’sAssociation. Ihave

successfullytriedthemostseriousofcrimesincludingmurder,rapeand child molestation and I have done so in 8 Nevada counties as a District Attorney, a Deputy District Attorney, and as a Special Prosecutor. I havetaughtCriminalLaw,CriminalProcedureandEvidenceatWestern NevadaCommunityCollegeandhavebeenaninstructoronnumerous topics through the District Attorney’s Association.

IamtoughbutfairandIamsupportedbybothlawenforcementand manydefenseattorneysIhavelitigatedagainstbecausetheyrecognize my abilities to achieve results without trampling on the rights of the accused.

There are a handful of attorneys in the State, and none in this election, that can match my experience. I am uniquely qualified to be Humboldt County District Attorney.

QUESTION2:Discussyourphilosophyandgoalsfortheofficeifyou are elected.

WhenIwasDistrictAttorneyinChurchillCounty,Iledamotivatedlaw enforcementcommunity.Convictionrateswerethroughtheroof,morale was high, agencies cooperated with each other, and the results were tangible. Theseresultsareachievedthroughskilledtrialadvocacy,close communicationwithofficers,holdingdefenseattorneysaccountablein courtandbyeducatingboardsandjudgesonsubjectswheretheylack experience.

AsChiefDeputyDistrictAttorney,Inowholdweeklymeetingswith detectivesandofferguidanceinsuccessful,complete,investigations.

Thebettertheinvestigation,thebettertheprosecution.Iwanttoexpand trainingbeyonddetectives. Iwantregularlyscheduledtrainingsessions withallcitypatrolmen,countydeputies,andNHPtroopers. Wewillcover topicssuchasreportwriting,testifying,liabilityavoidance,andlegislative and Supreme Court changes to the law. This training improves law enforcementperformance,boostsconfidenceandthatboostsmorale.

Effectivelawenforcementoccurswhenweallworktogetherandwework besttogetherwhenwecommunicate.Allofthisculminatesineffective prosecution results and safer communities.

As a Veteran, I learned leadership skills at an early age and honed thoseskillsthroughyearsofdedicatedservicetothecommunity--seen and unseen. An inexperienced prosecutor is a follower, by necessity andbydefinition. TheDistrictAttorneymustbealeaderandyoucannot lead from the rear.

As a Humboldt County native I believe our communities deserve effective leadership that serves to protect you, your family and your property.

HUMBOLDT COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY — Democrat —

Massey Mayo-Case Q1:Backgroundandexperiencerelevant to the office you seek: After earning my law degree in 2007, IdecidedtoreturnhometoWinnemucca, to raise a family and practice law. Over the past 15 years, I have devoted myself to providing legal services to rural Nevadans and have had the privilege of practicinginvariouscourts,andbeforemany Judges, in our great State. As a private litigator, I represented clients in family law matters, the adult criminal system, thejuvenilesystem,probatematters,real propertymatters,guardianships,estate planning,andothergeneralcivillitigation.Myclientshaveincludedbusinesses,individuals,andchildren.Ihavewoncasesbeforevariousdistrict courts and at the Nevada Supreme Court.

OutsideoftheCourtroom,IamaMothertofive,anactivecommunity member, and serve on non-profit organizations. Leadership, to me, is verb, not a title, it requires action and heart. Using my talents to serve others is my passion.

In July 2021, I left private practice to serve as a Court Master in the SixthJudicialDistrictCourtwhereImadejudicialrecommendationsin cases involving vulnerable children, vulnerable adults, and families in distress.Fromthisposition,Isawaneedandopportunityforsystematic change and made the decision to run for public office.

The District Attorney Office has a duty to serve all the people. My legal career is built upon a solid foundation and understanding of the law,andlitigationexperience.Iknowwhatitmeanstogivevoicetothe voiceless, to support families in crisis, and to seek justice on behalf of those who are unable to advocate alone.

Q2: Philosophy and goals if elected As District Attorney I will ensure that people come before politics. I intendtodeliverconsistentandresponsivecriminaljustice.Itismyintentiontoworkwithinourcommunitytoprioritizesafetyandpreventharm.

Undermyleadership,thedistrictattorney’sofficewill,incollaboration withlawenforcementandcommunityleaders,createandimplement crime prevention programs. The office will be proactive over reactive.

Attorneysintheofficewillbeexpectedtobecommunity-connectedand agentsofchange.Problemsolvingwilloccurinside,andout,ofthecourtroom. The focus of the office will be service, not status.

Violentandseriouscriminaloffendersneedtobeheldaccountable

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8B - 2022 General Voters Guide - A Nevada News Group Special Publication andthepublic,asajury,shouldbeaffordedtheopportunitytodetermine guilt or innocence. Additionally, the District Attorney should support evidence-basedtreatmentprogramsfocusedonaddictionandmental healthforthosewhodesiretochange. Tocombatrecidivism,itrequires redefininganindividual’spurposeinlife.Ibelieveinamissiontosupport growthinindividualhumanwell-being,whichtranslatestofamilyand community well-being.

The pursuit of justice takes all of us, acting for the collective good.

Providingavoiceforthevoicelessis a cornerstoneofmy public service philosophy. Victimsshouldneverbeleftintheshadows,feelingunseen, unheard, and alone.

MyvisionasDistrictAttorneyistofulfillmylegalresponsibilitieswith excellence and to the benefit of the entire community.

HUMBOLDT COUNTY RECORDER — NPP —

Gene Hunt Asarealestateprofessional,Ibelieve knowledge and experience is the key. I have 22 years of experience as a Recorder and Escrow Officer. I have on-the-job experienceinthreedifferentCountiesand twodifferentStates,includingtheStateof Nevada. Additionally, I have experience asarecordingsupervisorfortheSunland Title Plant. I have recorded, indexed andcatalogedthousandsofdocuments duringmycareer. Ihaveperformedthose processes in accordance with the standardsandbestpracticeswhichhavebeen set by ARMA (Association of Records ManagersandAdministrators). Ihavealsopreparedovertwohundred thousand documents for recordation as an Escrow Officer and as the ownerofadocumentpreparationcompany.Ihaveworkedwithcustomersonallformsofrecordabledocuments,includingpatentsandmining claims.After22yearsofactuallysupervisingrecordingoperationsand personnel,Ibringtheexpertisethatisrequiredtostepinondayoneand notonlyunderstandtherecordingprocess,butalso,haveanimmediate commandofthemanagerialdutiesrequiredforaseamlesstransition. As aprofessionalwhohasmadethetransitionthruthethreemajortechnologicalchangesthathaveoccurredinthelast30years,Ilookforwardto bringing that knowledge base to the community of Winnemucca.

In addition to working as a recorder in the State of Nevada, I have worked as a SeniorCertified Escrow Officer. I am fully versed inNevada RevisedStatutesregardingtherecordationofdocumentsintheStateof Nevada,thosestatutesinclude.butarenotlimitedtoNRS247andNRS 111. I have worked with individuals, realtors, mortgage professionals, attorneys,andminingcompaniesinvariouscapacities.Iamwellversed intheuseofcurrenttechnologytoscanandpreserveolderdocuments.

Thesetypesofdocumentsmustbeimagedandstoredelectronicallyto ensure their availability in the future. The preservation of older documentsisanever-endingprocess,andonethatmustcontinueaswealso look towards the future of technological changes.

As for my management experience, I have over 20 years of experienceasadepartmentordivisionmanagerforcompanieslikeFidelity National.Ihavepreparedandadministeredmulti-milliondollarbudgets forthosedepartments. Inadministeringthosebudgets,Ihaveprepared andsubmittedmonthly,quarterlyandyearlyreportsforourcorporate offices and also for submission to local and state agencies as required.

I believe that as an elected official, we serve the community. I am a former President Elect of the Winnemucca Rotary Club, the current President of the Board for Nevada Outdoor Schools, I am a member of theEagleScoutReviewBoardfortheTri-Countyareasandamcurrently servingthefinalyearofmytermasanelectedofficialforHumboldtGeneral Hospital as a Hospital Board Trustee.

Ihaveservedthecommunityasanindividual,andIhaveservedthe community as an elected official, and I believe I have the most diverse actual working experience. I hope you will consider my 22 years of experience and qualifications when you cast your vote.

MygoalistousemyexperiencetoassisttheRecorder’sOfficetonot only maintain it’s already high level of excellence, but to also allow for changes and technological growth in the future.

HUMBOLDT COUNTY RECORDER — Republican —

Tia Lange Question 1: Provide us with any background and experience that is relevant to the office you seek.

For the last 8 years, I have devoted my time and energy as a public servant to the community as a deputy recorder. I have put in the work, gained the knowledge,andperformedthedutiesthat have helped the Recorder’s Office run efficientlyandeffectively. Icompletethe dailyreportsandmanyofthemonthlyand end-of-yearreportsthatgotocountyand state offices. My on-the-job experience is one of my strongest attributes. It takes timeandrepetitionto learnthelayoutoftheofficeandhowtoaccessthe 160yearsdocumentsandmapscontainedtherein. Havingknowledege of the many NRS’ the office deals with on a daily basis is also something thattakestimeandthecompetencetoputthemintopractice. Myhigh level of integrity and strong work ethic are core attributes I value.

PriortomovingtoWinnemucca,myfamilylivedinElkowhereIwas employed in the legal field for over 10 years. I am a certified paralegal andworkedforthe4thJudicialDistrictCourtandafewlawoffices. After moving to Winnemucca, I worked with AmeriCorps. My host site was Pleasant Senior Center where I was the S.H.I.P. Counselor and AARP Safe Driving Instructor. I am a member of the Chamber of Commerce, theHumboldtMuseum,P.E.O.SisterhoodChapterL,andtheRecorder’s Association. Becauseofmyon-the-jobexperienceandmyenthusiasm to learn, the ability to step into the role of Recorder will be a seamless transistion for the office, the county, and the taxpayers.

Question 2: Discuss your philosophy and goals for the office if you are elected.

The commitment of being an elected official is something I take very serious. If fortunate to be elected as your next Recorder, I plan to continue my service to the public for several terms so that I may pass myknowledgeandexperienceontothenextgeneration. Myprosocial behaviorsandhardworkingmindsetareattributesIintendtoutilizeinmy positionasRecorder. Iwillholdmonthlystaffmeetingswherequestions and concerns can be addressed, and I will continue to work cohesively with the city, county and state offices. I look forward to continuing the many projects that are currently in place to preserve and protect the record so they are easily available and accessible to the public. I will stayinformedofanyupdatesthatcomefromtheLegislatureinrelationto thedutiesrequiredoftheoffice. Iamfortunatetohavemetandworked closelywithmanyoftheothercountyrecordersandlookforwardtoseekingtheirguidance. TheRecorder’sOfficeholdsandimmenseamountof importantandinterestingdocumentsthatholdgreatvaluetothepublic.

Iwillcontinuetopromoteandencouragepeopleofallagestocomeinto theofficeandseehowpreservationdirectlyconnectsustoourpastand is imperative for the future.

TREASURER

— Republican — Rhona Lecumberry Question1: Provideuswithanybackgroundandexperiencethatisrelevantto the office you seek.

Ihavebeenfortunatetoserveasyour HumboldtCountyTreasurerforthepast five years. After spending thirteen years in the Assessor’s Office, I was appointed to the position of Treasurer in 2017, and elected in 2019. The Assessor’s Office is where I developed my knowledge of the Nevada tax structure and gained an understanding of the Nevada Revised Statutes and Administrative Code. I am grateful for the experience I gained in theAssessor’sOfficewhichhelpedcreateasmoothtransitionintothe Treasurer’s Office.

Over the last two years, I have served as the President of the Association of County Treasurers of Nevada (ACTN). I am also currently serving on the audit and legislative committees for the County Fiscal Officers’Association(CFOA). Buildingrelationshipswithothercounty officials throughout or great state has been important to making sure Humboldt County stays abreast of any changes that could affect our county,whetheritbelegislativechangesoradvancementsintechnology.

Lastyear,IsuccessfullycompletedtheCertifiedGovernmentInvestmentProfessionalcoursethroughtheGovernmentInvestmentOfficers’

Association(GIOA). IregularlyattendinvestmentwebinarsandGIOA’s annualconferenceinordertoincreasemyknowledgeregardinginvestments. IworkwithbrokersandtheStateTreasurer’sOfficetomaximize ourearningpotentialwhilemaintainingcompliancewiththeCounty’s investment policy.

Shortlyaftertakingoffice,thesoftwarecompanythatservicedthe County for 35 years announced they would be closing. This left us in a positionofneedingtoacquireandimplementnewsoftware. TheTreasurer’sOfficesuccessfullyconvertedtonewfinancialsoftwarein2018, andweareinthefinalstagesofconvertingourtaxcollectionsoftware. I am proud to have led the office through that transition.

Question 2: Discuss your philosophy and goals for the office if you are elected.

I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the citizens of Humboldt Countyforfourmoreyears. Iwillcontinuetoprovideprofessional,courteousservicewhilestrivingtoincreaseefficienciesintheofficethrough the use of technology.

HOSPITAL DISTRICT BOARD, Seat B Dale Hartley DaleHartleyisrunningforHumboldt Gen. Hospital Board Seat B and my back ground is retired military and used the GI bill for education ,15 Years with Red Cross Disaster Services, has been on 3 BoardsasadirectorinHumboldtCounty andcurrentlyisaFireDistrictDirectorand hastakenoveradozenFEMAEmergency Services Courses . Was assigned to a MobileArmyHospitalfor2years.Worked at Reno VA Hospital as a volunteer and runtheComputerlabforVetsafterretirement ,was a NV Veterans Advocate for NV Dept. of Veterans Services for 3 years .Since 2017 have received 3 grants from the Nevada Dept. of Forestry andreceivedtwowildlandBrushtrucksfromtheFederalExcessPropertyprogramandleasedout3UnusedbaystoaMiningcompanytostore coresamplesandreturnedmoremoneytotheBudgetthenwasgiven totheFireDist.duetosalesofunusedequipmentandleasing3unused bays at the Fire station .

Why am I running for Board Seat B at Humboldt General ? In the past ten years I have to file 4 GOVCHA complaints regarding Balance Billing,CodingerrorsandbeingdeniedhealthcareattheWalkInclinic when I have two Health Plans and filed a Complaint with the Justice Dept. for Discrimination . Was sent from the Walk In Clinic to the Covid Clinic for testing and was told to go to the ER and after 3 hours at the ER was charged over $6,000.00 and then HGH Billing only billed one plan and then sent me a bill for $1300.00 and was sent home with over the countermedication.ThenHGHreportedtooneofthecreditreporting Agency’s that I refused to pay a medical bill and it was for a person not in my medical Plan . It seems HGH goes from one scandal to another .

LastyearHGHbillingdidnotbillthesecondaryInsuranceforthousands of patients then sent them medical bills for a balance. This is only the short list and I have more . After being on 3 Boards I think I can solve some of HGH’s problems and I’m a hands on person and has experienceworkinginHospitalsandhasworkedonbudgetproblem’s,writting grants preparingAgenda’s andmanyothers . Andoneotherproblem thatHGH hasischargingoutrageousfeescomparedtootherhospitals and hiding their Hospital ratings in each department . HGH has a very highpatienttonurserationalso.I’muptotheChallangeofbeingaHGH Board Member .

HOSPITAL DISTRICT BOARD, Seat B Jill Stepper Candidate did not respond.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT TRUSTEE, Seat B Ronald Moser

Hello! My name is Ron Moser and I want to thank you for considering me to beyourHumboldtCountySchoolBoard Seat B representative!

I was born and raised on a farm in Orovada.Iattended1stthrough8thgrade atOrovadaElementaryschool.My7th-8th gradeclasseswerethefirstinOrovadato offer a computer and an Algebra class!

AfterfinishingschoolatOrovadaIattendedMcDermittCombinedformyFreshman yearofhighschool.Sophomorethrough senior years were completed at Albert Lowry High School where I finished with an honors diploma in 1993. After high school I attended UNR for a little over 3 years until I started working at the Pinson Mine outside of GolcondaNevada.IhaveworkedfortheNevadaDepartmentofTransportation,numerousothermines,Carwill,Norco,theHumboldtCounty Sheriff’sofficeaswellasnumerousfarmsandranchesandoflateCarter Agri-systems.

My oldest son Tom attended a year of school at Paradise Valley followedbyGrassValleythenFrenchFord,theWinnemuccaJuniorHigh andfinallyLowryHighschoolwhereheisaSenior.MyyoungestsonJon attendedGrassValley,FrenchFord,theWinnemuccaJuniorHighandis a Freshman at Lowry High School.

I have spent quite a bit of time at every school in Humboldt County atsomepoint!IfeelthatIhaveagreatbackgroundconcerningtherural school challenges and the extra work and effort it takes the teachers, parentsandstudentstoprosperintheseenvironments.AfterCovidhit; ourcountyjumpedimmensehurdlestocontinuetoserveourstudents and families and I feel we are on a great path looking forward towards meeting all our future goals and needs. It is extremely difficult to be positivelyproactiveinallaspectsofsituationsthatariseconcerningout schoolsandtheirneeds.Ifeelitisourgreatestresponsibilitytobe“readilyreactive”concerningtheseinstances.Tohaveasituation/needarise; jointly form a plan of action and see it through with future reoccurring benefits to me is a recipe for success.

Please consider me to be your Seat B representative!

SCHOOL DISTRICT TRUSTEE, Seat B Patrice Stewart I’m Patrice Stewart and I am a candidate for the Humboldt County School Board. I am running for the rural seat based in Paradise Valley. The first twelve yearsofmyformaleducationwerespent inHumboldtCountyschools,firstatParadiseValleyElementaryandlateratLowry High School, where I graduated in 2016.

I was active in 4H and in FFA, Nevada HighSchoolRodeoandstudieddancefor 15seasons.Fromthere,IattendedWade Black’s nationally renowned program at Treasure Valley College in Ontario, Oregon where I graduated with applied science degrees in Horse Production and Ranch Management in 2019.

Today,Irunmysuccessfulranchandperformancehorsebusinessand helprunourfamilyranchinParadiseValley.I’llbeturning25inNovember and I think having a young person on the school board will offer a fresh,unfilteredperspectiveabouthowstudentsreallyfeelabouttheir schools and educational opportunities.

I can promise you that I am not a millennial snowflake, I’m a hard workingrancherwithsolid,conservativevalues.Ifelected,I’llworkhard forstudents,parents,goodteachers,supportstaffandadministrators and for the tax payers of Humboldt County.

I care about our local educational system and about helping every studentachieveapositiveoutcomeandtheirchosengoalsaftergraduation. If elected, I’ll focus on making sure every child gets all the basics, andthengetstherightopportunitiestolaythegroundworkforachieving their goals, whether those goals are college and graduate school, military service, trade school or a quality school to work program. I don’t believe that traditional college is for everyone. I am a good example of asuccessfulpersonwhopursuedahands-onpracticalpostK12college programandcareer.Manyofmyfriendsfromschooldidthesameand are now successful miners, police officers, serving in the military, cosmetologists,electricians,smallbusinessowners,farmers,ranchers,etc.

Everychildandeveryparentdeservesrespect,andIbelieveourdistrict needs to focus on getting the basics right, rather than wasting a single minuteorsingledollaronnonsenselikeCRTorotherliberalideology.My values are conservative and I’ll do all I can to make sure every student getsasolideducationandthepreparationtheyneedtosucceedintheir next stage of life. I’d also like to say that I like and respect my opponent in this race very much. Ron Moser is a very good man, and I know that our community will be well served no matter which of us is elected.

SCHOOL DISTRICT TRUSTEE, Seat E Robert Johnson 1. A school board member is a communityleader.Inmyopinion,leadership experienceisthemostimportantqualification of a board member. I have a vast amount of leadership experience. I’m a retired Army officer with formal leadership training and experience leading peoplefromallbackgrounds.Theroleof an Army officer aside from deploying is ensuringthereadinessofforcesthrough trainingandeducation.Militaryeducation is complex and diverse, just like in our schools.

I have experience as a leader in business as a CEO, Director of clinics, and physicians, and many small subordinate leader positions.

Alloftheseleadershippositionsinvolvecreatingandmanagingbudgets,planning,evaluationofproductsandservices,managementand motivationofpersonnel,creatingandreinforcingpoliciesandprocedures, andadaptingtochangeallwhilemaintainingquality,andadherenceto law, regulations, and guidelines.

2. My philosophy is simple. I believe all students have a right to an equaleducationalopportunitywithinapositivelearningenvironment.I believeinstaffmemberswhohavetheabilitytomotivate,innovate,and foster each child’s individual growth in learning.

Ibelieve thatstaff andstudentsshouldhave clearly definedguidelinesandrules,withclearinstructionsforsuccess,andwhatconstitutes failure in all aspects of district oversight.

UltimatelytheproductofaneducationinHumboldtCounty,Nevada should be a graduate who can compete on level with a graduate from any district in any state.

SCHOOL DISTRICT TRUSTEE, Seat E Lori Echevarria Woodland Lori Echevarria Woodland Currently serving as a Humboldt County School Board Trustee Born and raised in Winnemucca: • Attended Winnemucca Grammar School •AttendedSonomaHeightsElementary School • Attended Humboldt County High School •GraduatedLowryHighSchool,1970 BachelorofScienceDegree,University of Nevada-Reno Master of Arts Degree, Brigham Young University-Provo 35 Years in Education: • Lowry High School Faculty, Girl’s Basketball and Track Coach •WonthefirsttwoGirl’sNevadaAAStateBasketballChampionships • Mont Harmon Junior High Faculty, Price, Utah • College of Eastern Utah Women’s Softball and Basketball Coach, Price, Utah •EstablishedtheSportsInformationOffice,CollegeofEasternUtah • Ricks College Faculty and Women’s Basketball Coach, Rexburg, Idaho Won five Region 18 Basketball Championships Finishedtop5,fourtimes,attheNationalJuniorCollegeBasketball Championship Tournament •BrighamYoungUniversity-IdahoFacultyandWomen’sBasketball Coach, Rexburg, Idaho • Ricks College Sports Information Director •ContributedtothedevelopmentandimplementationoftheBrigham Young University Activities Program • BYU-Idaho Physical Activities Director Member of the Winnemucca High School Hall of Fame Member of the Ricks College Athletic Hall of Fame Started the Winnemucca Girls Basketball League with the Kiwanis Club InstrumentalinestablishingtheAndreaEverettAwardfortheOutstanding Female Athlete at Lowry High School ReceivedtheBrighamYoungUniversity-IdahoExemplaryEmployee Award Recognized for Outstanding Work, Dedicated Service and Great Example, Brigham Young University-Idaho Co-Chairedthe“EnvisionMadison”committeefordevelopmentand

growth in Madison County, Idaho My 35 years of experience in education bring to the school board a perspective which is unique and vital. The following are issues which I have championed in my 15 months of service on the board: •Settingboardgoalsthatarespecific,measurableandmorerigorous for the benefit of our student’s educational progress.

•Seekingautonomyrelativetostudentdisciplineforindividualdistricts within the perimeters the state has established.

- Our administrators and teachers feel their hands are tied when students need to be disciplined.

- We are currently working to adopt a bill which will give power to districts to establish their own disciplinary guidelines.

•Ensuringallchildrenandyouthhaveequalopportunitytoreceivea quality education.

- Our student population in Humboldt County is 38% Hispanic. We previouslyemployedoneEnglishLanguageLearningteacherwhotaught two ELL classes.

-Wearenowengagedintrainingourteachersskillswhichwillbetter support our ELL students.

In addition to the above listed issues, I want all Humboldt County citizens to know: •Iencourageparentsandotherinterestedindividualstoattendand participate in our Humboldt County Board Meetings.

• I follow through when concerns or complaints are brought to my attention.

• I understand Critical Race Theory is a distortion of our country’s history and is false in its entirety.

• I am a fiscal conservative.

• I am a vocational, technical and music education advocate.

•Iamretiredandnotafraidofwork.Myformerlifeaccomplishments attest to that.

CITY MAYOR Richard Stone Question 1: Background and experience I am currently the Mayor of Winnemucca. I was elected in 2018. I served as a Winnemucca City Councilman for 14 years. (1998-2012) I servedontheHumboldtDevelopmentAuthorityBoardfor12years.Iam athree-termpastpresidentoftheHumboldtCountyChamberofCommerce.IcurrentlysitontheHumboldtCountyBoardofEqualizationand theHumboldtCountyDebtManagementTerm.IserveontheWinnemuccaDomesticViolenceServicesboard,TheHumboldtConnectionSuicide Prevention committee, as well as the Humboldt Foundation.

Iwasinthebusinesscommunityforover45years.Imanageddepartmentstores,aswellasownedmyownbusinesshereinWinnemuccafor over15years.Iamexperiencedandknowledgeableaboutbudgeting, planning, human resources, security, and the day to day operations of running a business.

Being Mayor is challenging and rewarding.

Question 2: Philosophy and goals I feel as your elected officials the Mayor and City Councils most important job is to manage the cities finances in a responsible way to maximize the benefit of the services we provide to the citizens of Winnemucca. It is the tax payers money that they are trusting us to use appropriately.Weallknowthatexpensesarerisingataratewehavenot experiencedinourlifetime.Wemustprotectourrevenuesourceswhile controlling our expenses. We need to continue to use our cost share agreementswithotherentitiessowedonotduplicateservices.Thiswill save operating expenses for all.

Publicsafetyisourbiggestexpense.Wemustcontinuetofundthem, sotheyhavetheequipmentandtrainingtoprotectourcommunitytoa level our citizens expect.

Infrastructureincludesalotofservices.Wemustcontinuetoprovide safecleanwater,thesewerandstormdrainsystems,aswellasourroad ways. In the last 4 years we have drilled a new well for water. We have expanded our water and sewer systems to new areas, which will allow construction into new areas. We have plans for further expansion.

IwouldliketoseethecitymoveforwardtocompletetheWhitworth recreationalcomplex.Thiswillincludebaseballfields,basketballcourts, anamphitheaterandaurbanpond.Wealsoneedtoinstalllightingtothis facility.Continuetomaintainourexistingparksandfacilities.Continueto work on plans and a way to fund the replacement of our pool.

To provide friendly service to our citizens. If you have questions or suggestionspleasereachouttome.IcanbereachedthroughtheCityof Winnemucca App or our website.

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CITY MAYOR Chauntall Jones Question #1: Provide us with any background and experience that is relevant to the office you seek.

Myfirstofficialjobstartedattheageof 14, to pay for board, care and feed of my horse. At an early age I knew to acquire things and care for them you had to do thework.MostofmyprofessionalcareerI workedintheserviceindustryinoneform oranother;customerservice,dispatcher, healthcareadministrator,manager,sales andlastingasasubstituteteacher.While workingfull-time,IreceivedmyBachelor’s degree from SFSU. I also had my own businesssellingforafaith-basedcompanyfor8years.I’vevolunteered my time to various organizations and events in Winnemucca: AYSO, Humboldt County Republican Party, United Methodist Church, PATS (a PTA-version at Sonoma Heights Elementary School), WJHS, French FordMiddleSchoolandWinnemuccaLittleLeague.IshinewhenIwork and communicate with people.

I’m married to a Navy veteran, so I know the sacrifices of what our ArmedForcesgothrough.Weareproudparentsoftwoteenagers.Being a mother has taught me patience and persistence. I am a concerned citizen and a patriot who believes the Constitution is worth standing behindanddefending.BeingaGod-fearingChristian,Ifeelveryblessed forthisopportunityandlookforwardtohelpingmycommunity.Wherewe go one, we go all.

Question#2:Discussyourphilosophyandgoalsfortheofficeifyou are elected.

MygoalwhenIbecomeMayoristomakeWinnemuccagreatagain bybringingtogetherourcommunityandmakingitstronger.Ihopeto improvecommunicationwithallresidentsbyestablishingacitycalendar/ newsletterthatincludeseventsandinformationforallclubs,businesses, schoolsandorganizationsinourcommunity.Itwouldbeavailableonline aswellasmanuallydistributedorposted,soitisavailabletomembersof the community who do not have access to computers/internet.

I want to show accountability and transparency to all our City departments.Bringforthtothepublicallagendas,finances,plansand projects, and have agreement upon what the people of Winnemucca want.EncouragemoreparticipationinCityCouncilmeetingsbyproviding moreexposureandmeetingnotice,andhavemoreaccessibility,suchas havingvideosavailabletoresidentswhoareunabletoattendinperson.

Iwouldlovetobringthebeautyandhistoryofourtowntotheforefront.

Thereissomuchpotentialinimprovingtheappearanceofoursmalltown as well as keeping the integrity of our history intact. This action would helpattracttravelerstostaylongerinourmunicipalitytoshop,dineand bringinteresttovariousentertainmentvenues.Lastlyandmostimportantly,havetherecreationalCitypoolcompleted.Thisoneprojecthas beenapriorityforthecommunityforyears.Havingmorefamily-friendly, activity-drivenestablishmentsavailabletothepublic,especiallyforthe youth,willhelpboostouroverallhealth;emotionally,mentallyaswellas physically, and gather our neighbors together.

CITY COUNCIL Seat 4 Jacy Jackson Question one.

IamcurrentlyrunningforCityCouncil and in doing so I feel I am a very good candidatethroughmyloveofWinnemucca and being proud my family has been hereforover100yearsbutmostlywithmy experienceofworkingwiththepublicand owningseveralbusinessesandsittingon communityBoardstohelpourCitygrow and prosper. Also being able to manage and run my businesses effectively and with great success is something that I takeprideinforourcommunityaswellas myself. I also served as the President of theDowntownBusinessAssociationforclosetofouryearsandindoing so we were able to plan fun and successful events, raising money to beautifythedowntown. Weboughtbenches,plantedflowersandour biggestgoalwastopaintthebuildingstogivethemanupdatedandfresh lookandsucceededinpainting12buildingsonourowntoensurethat our little town looked its best.

Question 2: MygoalsandphilosophyforrunningforCityCouncilistomakesure thatwemaintainandstriveforourcommunityandourcitytoalwayslook it’s best and feel it’s best, that we can all be proud of where we are from and it shows throughout the success of our community in businesses, eventsweholdandespeciallyinkeepingupwiththebeautificationofour

townthroughoutWinnemucca. Iwanttomakesurethatwepreserveour historyandthatoursidewalksandstreetsarealwayslookingtheirbest foreveryonetoenjoy. Curbappealspeaksvolumestoourresidentsand travelers stopping through. I take pride in where I am from and I hope others do too!

CITY COUNCIL Seat 4 Ashley Maden Question1:Background&Experience relevant to City Council: Thankyoufortakingthetimetolearn about the people hoping to represent ourcommunity,yourvoteandknowledge are immensely valuable and I hope to answerquestionsandlistentoyoursuggestions and perspectives. I am running for Winnemucca City Council Seat 4, currently an open seat.

Ihavespentmyentireadultlifeworking in and studying business, leadershipandorganizationaldevelopmentin Winnemucca. I have worked in banking, mining,localgovernmentandprivatebusinesswithagoaltobehelpful and improve systems where possible.

Ihopetogrowmyabilitytomakeapositivedifferenceinourcommunitythroughcitycouncilafterspendingfouryearswritingforthenewspaper,servingontheHumboldtCountyChamberofCommerceBoard of Directors for six years and staying informed about local events and issues through volunteer work at several organizations.

Forfouryears,Iattendednearlyeverycitycouncilmeetingtounderstandthecity’sprioritiesandresourcesavailable,askingquestionsand communicatingthatinformationsothatmorepeoplehavetheopportunity to be heard and involved.

Imaintainanopenmindanddoortounderstandtheyourperspectives and needs, committed to making Winnemucca the best place to live now and for generations to come. For more information or to ask questions, please visit www.ashley4winnemucca.com.

Questions 2: Philosophy and goals for the office if elected: It is city council’s responsibility to ensure our infrastructure is well maintainedandservesitscitizens’needs,whileresponsiblymanaging taxpayer dollars.

Ibelieveinproactivelyplanningcapitalprojectsthatserveourcommunityandfundingthemwithoutmoreburdenontaxpayers.Thereare generousphilanthropicorganizations,privatecompaniesandfederal fundsthatcanhelpimproveourcommunityandIamcommittedtoseeking those first for our needs.

Currentprojectsthatshouldbeapriorityforourcommunityinclude high-speedbroadband,anewindoorswimmingpool(toholdregional events,bringingvisitorswhoeconomicallysupportlocalbusinessesand hospitality),affordablehousingandamorewelcomingdowntownarea.

Weneedtosupportlocallawenforcementofficerswhorisktheirlives daily togetdrugsoff our streetsandkeepthe community safe. We also need to support efforts that give our citizens and youth more positive options for entertainment and recreation so they are less inclined to spend their time using drugs and causing problems.

Ourcommunitywouldn’tbewhatitiswithoutthesupportofnonprofit organizations and local businesses, as a city council and community representative, I will continue to do my best to support these efforts.

I will ask questions to bring solutions to the table, work together to solve problems, identify resources, protect our freedoms and bring positivedevelopmentstoourcommunitywithoutunnecessarytaxpayer dollars spent.

LANDER COUNTY ASSESSOR — Republican —

Lura Duvall Candidate did not respond.

LANDER COUNTY CLERK — Republican —

Molly Gonzalez Candidate did not respond.

LANDER COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY — Republican —

William Schaeffer Candidate did not respond.

LANDER COUNTY RECORDER — Republican —

Alexis Reiva Candidate did not respond.

LANDER COUNTY TREASURER — Republican —

Jusdivia Johnson Candidate did not respond.

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LANDER COUNTY SHERIFF Arthur Aten #1IhavebeenaNVlawenforcement officerforover25years.IstartedinJanuaryof1997withtheLanderCountySheriff’sOffice.IwenttotheNevadaHighway Patrol in August of 2000. I worked as a Trooper and Field Training Officer in LanderCountytrainingnewofficershow toperformtheirduties,untilmypromotion to Sergeant in Battle Mountain in 2014.

As Sergeant I was the district supervisor over both Battle Mountain and Austin.

I was responsible for the recruitment, training,andcontinuingdevelopmentof officers. I additionally was assigned to supervise half of the Elko Traffic officers for a year and then half of the Winnemucca Troopers for another year. I have been in charge of developingoperationplansandmanagingthebudgets.Ihaveyearsof experienceofinvestigation,criminalaswellascrashinvestigation.Iwas amemberoftheteamthatremoved8poundsofmethfromBattleMtn. I also am certified as a sexual assault/child abuse investigator. I have workedalloverthestateandnowIwanttoworkinLanderCounty,where I grew up and where my family is.

I have the training and experience for the responsibilities of the Lander County Sheriff. #2 My policy will be to be proactive to prevent as many issues as possible and prepared for what isn’t preventable.

Thedrugproblemasevidencedbythenumerousdrugoverdosesis tearingapartthecommunity.Wehaveasignforoverdosetreatmenton thesideofthereccenter.Greaterdrugcrimeenforcementisnecessary.

IintendtoincreaseenforcementthroughincreasingtheskillsoftheDeputiesandworkingwiththeTriCountyTaskforceandtheElkoCombined NarcoticsUnit.Therewillbemorearrests,Ican’tguaranteeprisontime,I canguaranteearrestwillbemade,thelawwillbeenforcedonall,equally no favoritism. Tips on crimes will be investigated. Enforcement on the Drug Traffickers already here and on the routes that Drugs come in by are going to be targeted.

I am planning to build a Reserve Deputy program to increase the officerpresenceatschoolsandcommunityevents.Theincreaseofofficerpresencewillbeadeterrencetocrime. Asthereserveprogramgets going, we can have a greater impact on all the Southern and Northern communitiesinLanderCounty.Iamgoingtostandinthewayofthreats targetingourkids.IwouldliketogetaWatchDads/D.A.W.G.S.likeprogramstarted.Ipromiseaction,wesaysomeoneneedstodosomething, I am someone to do something about the problems here.

LANDER COUNTY SHERIFF Ron Unger Question #1 IhavebeentheLanderCountySheriff for the past 20 years. I have the managementexperience,training,knowledge,ability,anddesiretocontinuebeing the Lander County Sheriff.

Question #2 a My Philosophy is to continue Community Policing and treating all citizens fairly with dignity and respect. Being a good listener.

Question #2 b Mygoals, Tocontinuetohonormyoathofofficeandmaintainingan opendoorpolicy.Continueprotectingandservingourcountythruactive patrollingandadvancedtrainingofourofficers. ExpandingonLander countiesPostcertifiedCategory3LawEnforcementTrainingAcademyto includeCategory1and2PeaceOfficersPostcertification,whichwould allow the Sheriff’s office to train and certify Reserve deputies. We will continue working with, and as a member of the Tri County Drug Task Force Team (TRIDENT) to combat drug sales and usage in our communities. We will also use TRIDENT’s expertise to help educate our public onthedangersandeffectsofillegaldrugs.Iwillcontinuetobeaworking, visible, and available Sheriff 24/7 .

Iwouldappreciateyoursupportandvoteinthisupcomingelection.

LANDER COUNTY COMMISSIONER Dist. 1

— NPP — Jerry Annis

Thank you for allowing me to introduce myself. My name is Jerry Annis, and I am seeking election to the Lander County Commission, District 1.

I am a fifteen year resident of Battle Mountain. My background is in agriculture; I have a BS degree in Animal Science from Cal Poly SLO. I have spent the majority of my career working in the dairyindustryinthestateofWashington.

I have worked as a plant operator for OrmatNevadaattheirgeothermalpower plant in Jersey Valley for the past eleven years. I will be retiring from Ormat in June,2023.Ihaveexpertiseintheareasoffarmingandranching,natural resources, water rights and renewable energy development.

My wife of 45 years, Kati, is currently in her forty second year of teaching,thelastsixofwhichhavebeenatEleanorLemaireJuniorHigh SchoolinBattleMountain.Kati’sfamilyhasbeenranchinginNorthern Nevada since 1902; her grandparents purchased their present ranch, the Saval RanchinBuffaloValley in1917. Thisstrong connectiontothe history,ruralenvironmentandcultureofLanderCountyiswhatbrought us here to stay.

Myphilosophyhasalwaysbeentoworkhardandtoenjoywhatyou aredoing.Withthisinmind,ifelected,Iwillpromiseopencommunication andrespectfultreatmentoftheemployees,volunteers,andresidentsof our county. I will promote a conservative fiscal budget. I will promote considerateandthankfultreatmentofthebusinessesinthecounty.Iwill promotecarefullyplannedgrowth.Iwillpromotethatallcitizensofthe countyaregiventheopportunitytoworktogethertocontinuetomake Lander County a wonderful place to live in.

LANDER COUNTY COMMISSIONER Dist. 1

— Republican — Bryan Sparks

Hello! My name is Bryan Sparks, and Iamoneofyourcurrentcommissioners.

Myhopewiththiselectionistocontinue serving,you,thepeopleofLanderCounty for another 4-year term.

Some facts about myself: -I have been a Battle Mountain resident for 40 years.

-I have been married to my wife for 32-years and counting and have a 27-year-old son.

-I have been a Lander County commissioner for 8 years and was Chairman of the Board for 3 years.

-I am a lifelong Republican.

-I was a Battle Mountain Volunteer Firefighter for 14 years.

-For 25 years I managed the day-to-day operations of the family business.

Simple philosophies I believe in: - Work hard and always do your best.

-Be honest with yourself and others.

-Stand up for what you believe in, no matter what.

Background and Experience: During the 8 years I served this community as one of your commissioners we have achieved some of the following: 1. I helped get Lander County out of debt, which was one of my original goals back in 2007 when I first started.

2.WebeautifiedmainstreetandpersonalpropertiesthroughtheSafe Routes to School initiative, aka The Sidewalk Project.

3.Withtheassistanceofourhealthboardandmedicalprofessionals wegaveLanderCountycitizensandbusinessestheirownchoiceduring the Covid pandemic.

4. The right to drive ATVs on any county road.

5.Thecommissionadoptedaresolutioninsupportoftheindividual rightsofLanderCountycitizenstokeepandbeararmswhichisprotected by the 2nd amendment of the US Constitution.

6.ThecommissioncontractedwithNevadaDepartmentofWildlifefor

habitatimprovementsforuplandgamebirds,biggameandotherwildlife ontheLickingRanchandareworkingtowardssimilarimprovementsin Gilbert Creek in the southern part of the county.

My goals for another term include: -HelpbringsustainabilitytoLanderCountybyworkingonotherindustriessuchasrailroad,transportation,warehousing,andmanufacturing.

-ContinueputtingmoneyasideintheRainy-DayFund,sowecanbe confident of our future operations here in Lander County.

-Continuethefighttoprotectourcounty’sNetProceeds(yesthere aregoverningbodiesactivelytryingtotakethisfromus!).Bycontinuing this fight we can maintain the way of life we are accustomed to.

-I would like to help create a tax incentive program here in Lander County,whichwouldrewardlocalsforimprovingtheirbusinessesand personal properties.

-And as always continue to protect the 2nd amendment, because without it we don’t have the 1st.

I am running again for another term because I love Lander County andwanttocontinueworkinghardatprotectingourwayoflife. Thank youforyourtimeandyourconsiderationduringtheupcomingelection.

LANDER COUNTY COMMISSIONER Dist. 2

— Republican — Michael Chopp Candidate did not respond.

LANDER COUNTY COMMISSIONER Dist. 5 Republican

Kathleen Ancho Candidate did not respond.

Darcy Drown

NPP

Candidate did not respond.

NPP

Andrew Warwood Candidate did not respond.

Lander County School District Trustee Area 1, 2-year term Colt Nelson Candidate did not respond.

Tony Warwood Candidate did not respond.

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Lander County School District Trustee Area 1, 4-year term

Lander County School District Trustee Area 1, 4-year term

Sean Bakker

Bartolo “Bert” Ramos

I Sean Bakker am running for school boardtrustee.IwentthruK-12inLander Countyschooldistrict.Myfamilymoved here in 1993. We own the local coffee shop. I was a county commissioner for 4 years. Where I learned county governmentandfinances,andhowtoworkasa boardmemberforthebettermentofour community. I currently am the Lander CountyReccentersupervisor.Avotefor me is a vote towards the betterment of our children’s future and education.

Thank you for your consideration

ToallconstituentsofLanderCounty: Hello, my name is Bartolo “Bert” Ramos, and I am running for Lander County School Board Area One. I love this community and county and I am a productofBattleMountainHighSchool.

I grew up in Southern Lander County (Austin) and hope to return someday.

For the last 7 years, I have lived in Battle Mountainwithmywife,Ashley,andmy3 daughters, Aylea (17), Ashlyn (15), and Adaley(7).Iamrunningforschoolboard because I have concerns with the state of public education and I am motivated to make and lead the changes necessary to improve Lander County School District.

What are my beliefs... I believe that what God has for me no one can take. What is meant to be, will be, and we are all put where we are supposed to be when we are supposed to be there. I believe that men shouldusemen’srestroomsandwomenshouldusewomen’srestrooms.

Further,menshouldcompeteagainstmenwhilewomenshouldcompete against women! There is no place for Critical Race Theory or gender ideology in our schools. I believe that should be a parental decision. I standbymybeliefs,principalsandmoralsandwillmakedecisionsinthe best interest of your children as if they are my own.

Mytoppriorityasaschoolboardmemberisthechildrenofourcommunity.Iwillworktoensurethatanylaws,regulationsandpoliciesput inplacewillbenefitthestudentsandstaffineachclassroomsothatthe focuscanbeonteachingandlearningthefoundationalskillsofreading, writingandmathematics.Thiswillincludebringingbackparentalinput andinvolvementintheirchild’seducationincludingcurriculum,andthe use of technology.

Whileservingontheschoolboard,Ihopetoachievetherestoration oflocalcontrol. Fortoolong,wehaveallowedstakeholdersatafederal and state level to make decisions for us in Lander County. This has provedtonotwork.Immediatestakeholders,suchasfamilies,community members,andstaffmustworktogethertoaddressthespecificeducational needs of Lander County students. I will work diligently to uphold my oathofofficeandtheconstitutiontoensureinputandaccountabilitythat benefit our children.

Lastly, I believe the long term vision of a school board should be to provideleadershipandmapoutwaystohelpallstudentsreachtheirfull potential.Asoneofsevenboardmembers,Iwillworkwithallstakeholdersofourcommunitytodevelopandmaintainpositiverelationshipsthat arefoundedonhonesty,transparencyandintegrity,whileprovidingsolid leadershipthatmeetstheuniqueneedsofLanderCountySchoolDistrict.

Lander County School District Trustee Area 1, 4-year term Mitch Domagala Question1:Provideuswithanybackgroundandexperiencethatisrelevantto the office you seek.

I’mMitchDomagalaandIamrunning for a seat on the Lander County School Board.IhavelivedinBattleMountainfor 28 years and it is here that I met my wife andraisedmyfamily.Ihavetwochildren thathavegraduatedfromLanderCounty Schools. I feel that my experience as a parentandalong-timeeducatorprovides me with a unique perspective into the operations of the school district.

IhavetaughthistoryatBattleMountain High School for the past 16 years and before that I taught special education at BMHS for 12 years. I have also coached football and wrestling at all levels from youth through high school for over 30 years. The oneconstantthingthatIhaveseenoverthattimeisthatkidsgenuinely wanttosucceed.Regardlessoftheirabilitylevelwhentheystart,allkids canandwillimproveifgiventherightopportunities.Iamafirmbelieverin organization,structure,attentiontodetailandaccountabilityforeveryone involved.

Question 2: Discuss your philosophy and goals for the office if you are elected.

One key thing that I have learned over time is that constant preparation is vital to prolonged success. I have used this philosophy over the duration of my career. Instead of focusing on wins and losses, I emphasizefocusingonpreparation.Bydoingsoandadjustingbitbybit, welearnfromwhatworksandwhatdoesn’tandweusethatknowledge tokeepimproving.Itisthroughthisprocessofconstantimprovement that we are willing to try new things to see what works and modify to keepmakingprogress.Aseducationstrivestomeetthepressuresand demands that are being placed upon it, we are going to have to keep adapting our methods to be able to ensure that all students are able to constantly improve as they go through our schools.

Asaboardmember,itwouldbemyresponsibilitytobethevoiceof the communities as well as the advocate for the students of the school district.Ibelieveitismyjobtoworkwiththeotherboardmembersand the superintendent to make sure the district is financially stable, that we have strong academic leaders as our administrators, and that the teachersandstaffhavewhattheyneedtobeabletoprovidethehighest qualityeducationforourstudentsinordertopreparethemfortheirfuture.

Lander County School District Trustee Area 1, 4-year term Manuel Villanueva My name is Manuel Villanueva, and I am running for Lander County School Board. I have been a resident of Battle Mountainsince1979.IamaproudLonghorn from the Class of 1994. I met my wife28yearsagowhileattendedBMHS. Together we have raised three sons in LanderCounty.Ihavevolunteeredinmy community for several years. I was one oftheoriginalWatchdogs,coachedlittle league,juniorfootball,teachcatechism, and I am a member of the Knights of Columbus. I started getting involved at theschools’sponsoringstudentsthrough the MTC Scholarship program. I managed the program for Newmont whereduringmytimewesponsoredanddevelopedoverthreehundred technicians.MostofthosestudentscomingfromthelocalHighSchools in the communities in which we operated. I serve as a member of the MiningOutreachCommitteewhereweawardlocalhighschoolstudents fortheacademicachievements,andwehelpthemexplorecareeropportunities within the mining industry.

IfreelectedIwillcontinuetosupportourSuperintendent,Administrators, and Staff to accomplish the districts mission. “All students will

beprepared,literate,andconfidentintheirabilitytotakechargeoftheir future and contribute to their community.”

This can only be done by focusing on the following: Attraction and Retentionofteachersandstaffbyprovidingcompetitivecompensation packagesalongwithdevelopmentopportunities.Wewillneedtocontinue tosupportthe“GrowOurOwn”programtodevelopourfutureteachers, administrators, and staff. Academically we need to work on Digital Effectiveness,CareerExploration,CriticalThinking,andMastery-Based Learning.WeneedtocontinuetoprovidestrongCareerandTechnical Educationofferings.Weneedtocontinueourpartnershipwiththemining industry,providingcareerexplorationopportunities.Miningprovides greatcareerchoices,andourstudentsshouldbemadeawareofthem.

Weneedtostartputtingastrongerfocusonthementalwell-beingofour students.Wecurrentlyhaveacounselorand/orsocialworkeravailable in every school. We will ensure they are provided with the necessary resourcesandsupportneededtobeabletoreachandhelpeverystudent in need.

I want to leave you with a thought shared with me this past year.

Think of what our country has gone through in the past 60 years. The social injustices of the sixties, the health pandemic of the eighties, the economiccrashesofthe2000s.Todayourchildrenaregrowingupliving withallthreeatonetime.Iwishwecouldsayitwillnotaffectourdistrict, buttherealityisithas,anditwillcontinueto.Ihavebeenaschoolboard member for three years. I served my district during a challenging time andwillcontinuetoservethestudentsandstaffofLanderCountySchool District to ensure we deliver on our mission.

Lander County School District Trustee Area 1, 4-year term Jayson Cutler Candidate did not respond.

Cayla Millsap Candidate did not respond.

Lander County School District Trustee Area 3 James Holland Candidate did not respond.

Douglas Staton III Candidate did not respond.

Lander County School District Trustee Area 4 Wayne Nebeker Candidate did not respond.

Sondra Torgerson Candidate did not respond.

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Lander County Conservation District Seat 2 Amy Nelson Candidate did not respond.

Cory Surla Candidate did not respond.

General Improvement District Seat E Kathleen Ancho Candidate did not respond.

Juanita Martin Candidate did not respond.

PERSHING COUNTY ASSESSOR — Republican —

Lacey Donaldson

Question1:Provideuswithanybackgroundandexperiencethatisrelevantto the office you seek: Dear Voters: My name is Laureen [Lauri] Basso~Cerini, Pershing County Assessor. I startedmycareerwithPershingCounty in 2003 as the Senior Center Director, and in June of 2008 transferred to the Assessor’s office as an appraiser. I ran for the office of Assessor in 2014, and I took my oath of office January 2015. In January 2023 I will be entering my third term as the Pershing County Assessor.

I hold a Nevada Tax Appraiser Certification in both Real and Personal Property. These certifications require continued education by theDepartmentofTaxationinordertoremaincertified.Aminimumof 36-hoursofcontinuededucationwithina3-yearperiodrequired,butthe constantchangesbroughtonbylegislatureusuallypromptsmorethan the standard education.

Question 2: Discuss your philosophy and goals for the office if you are elected: My philosophy is to continue to provide the best service possible to my residents and companies of Pershing County. Even through the difficulttimeofasoftwareconversionandcleanup,Iwillcontinuetobe availabletothepublic,andhelpPershingCountytransitionassmoothly as possible in its time of growth.

As stated before, I will continue to: *MAINTAINthestrongfoundationsofthepastwhileprogressively moving into the future. * ALWAYS friendly and open with my fellow Pershing County residents in addressing their questions and concerns.

My name is Lacey Donaldson, and I amrunningunopposedformyfourthterm as your Pershing County Clerk-Treasurer.

IgrewupinLovelockandgraduated from Pershing County High School. My Husband and I have been married for 23 years and have two sons. SebastienrecentlygraduatedfromGreatBasin College and is an electrician at Coeur Rochester and Travis is a Sophomore in High School.

I have worked in the Clerk-Treasurer’s office for 21 years, 9 ½ as Deputy Clerk-Treasurer and 11 ½ as Clerk-Treasurer. I am currently the PresidentoftheNevadaAssociationofCountyClerksandElectionOfficials,a memberoftheAssociationofCountyTreasurersofNevada,andapast President of the County Fiscal Officers Association. I hold an Essential ManagementSkillsCertificatefromtheNevadaPublicAgencyInsurance PoolandreceivedmyCertifiedPublicOfficialCertificatefromtheUniversity of Nevada, Reno.

I know a major concern currently is the accuracy of elections. I am, andhavealwaysbeen,confidentinthereliabilityofourequipmentand thepoliciesandprocedureswehaveinplace. Iwillcontinuetoconduct fair and accurate elections in Pershing County. As Clerk-Treasurer I willcontinuetoruntheofficewithintegrityandpromisetoprovidethe residentsofourcountyandourvisitorsfromotherareaswiththesame friendly and impartial service I expect to receive myself. My door is alwaysopenandIwelcomeanyquestionsorconcernsyoumighthave.

Iwouldappreciateyourcontinuedsupportwhenyoucastyourballot on November 8th.

— Republican —

— Republican —

Joe Crim Jr. Candidate did not respond.

PERSHING COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY — Republican —

R. Bryce Shields Candidate did not respond.

— Democrat —

Laureen Basso-Cerini

PERSHING COUNTY RECORDER-AUDITOR PERSHING COUNTY COMMISSIONER, Seat C

PERSHING COUNTY CLERK-TREASURER

BIG MEADOW CONSERVATION DISTRICT SUPERVISOR

Rene Childs

Carl Clinger

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate did not respond.

PERSHING COUNTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR — Republican —

Jeffrey Kearns Candidate did not respond.

Gloria Montero-Ocampo Candidate did not respond.

Elizabeth Uhart Candidate did not respond.

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