At the Washoe County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday November 9th, the Commissioners will be making a recommendation to appoint a candidate for the Nevada Senate Seat vacated by Ben Kieckhefer. On Wednesday November 10th, there is a special concurrent meeting with the Carson City Board of Supervisors and the Washoe County Board of Commissioners to address the appointment recommendation.
Pursuant to Article 4, Section 12 of the Nevada Constitution and NRS Chapter 218A, the Commissioners will be making a recommendation to nominate a qualified individual to be considered to fill a vacancy in Nevada Senate District 16, comprised of portions of Washoe County and Carson City, recently vacated by Benjamin Kieckhefer. The person appointed will serve the remainder of his term and will expire upon the swearing in of the successful candidate at the next regular election in 2022.
The list of possible nominees and their submitted materials may be viewed below: