Nevada campaign finance reports released last week provide the most extensive look to date on the strength of candidates for statewide, legislative and local government races up in 2026. 

A Nevada Commission on Ethics review panel has recommended the commission develop an opinion on an allegation that Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve violated ethics laws when she failed to disclose a professional relationship with a law firm that also worked on a home development project that came before the council.

Just two Republicans denounced prominent donor Robert Beadles after learning of his past controversial statements.

It's been an eventful four years for the seven council members. Now, three incumbents are running for re-election in this midterm election cycle.

The appointment process will take 30 days. From Aug. 15 through Aug. 19, the city clerk's office will take applications for the Ward 5 seat. On Sept. 7, the council will interview finalists and make the appointment.

Here's a look at how fundraising shook out in the first half of the year, and how financially prepared the winners of major local government races are for the November general election.

A primary challenger boosted by a far-right political activist ended an incumbent's re-election hopes to the Washoe County Commission, while other primaries set the stage for several high-profile general election matchups.

Down-ballot races often play a bigger role in the day-to-day life of communities with school boards setting education policy and municipal governments overseeing land use planning and business licensure.

Supporters heralded the Ward 1 election results as a victory for independence and accountability on a council they say often acts in concert with special interests, but critics bemoaned the results as maintaining a combative presence on the council that could hinder needed development and growth.

Though candidates for the presidential race and several major state races are neck and neck as of Wednesday, most local candidates have been able to relish a clear victory or hang their head in a loss.

Joe Biden maintains a narrow lead in Nevada over President Donald Trump, but the state's six electoral votes and the results of many other major congressional, statewide and local races remain up in the air after initial returns on Election Night.

In the Ward 3 council race, incumbent Oscar Delgado far outstrips Rudy Leon in fundraising. His challenger, however, criticizes the two-term incumbent for his lack of presence in or engagement with the community and says that campaign funds are just a piece of the puzzle.

The at-large council position represents residents of the entire city, but in 2024, the city will redraw wards, adding a sixth geographically distinct ward and eliminating the at-large position in the process. Lorton is looking to replace Reese on the council for the next four years.

Incumbents made strong showings in lively races for Reno City Council and Sparks City Council, while two big-name Democratic candidates separated themselves from the pack in Clark County Commission primaries. Here are some highlights.

As Reno navigates a housing shortage, the stress on city finances during a pandemic that devastated local revenues and a burgeoning population driven in part by global companies setting up shop in the region, candidates in four City Council races are battling to determine who will help guide the city through the next four years.

Schieve is scheduled to headline a campaign kickoff event for Britton Griffith, an executive with Reno Engineering and city planning commissioner, on Oct. 24 at the Lake Mansion in Reno. Griffith is one of two challengers running against Brekhus, running for her third term to represent Ward 1, which covers portions of downtown and west Reno.