Washoe Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026

Lifelong Nevadan and small business owner Katherine Yriarte is running for Washoe County Commission in District 5. As the founder and president of the Nevada Equine Council, she advocates for open spaces, agriculture, and the equine industry, bringing firsthand experience with local regulations and practical solutions.

Priorities: Advocating for rural life, open spaces, agriculture, and the equine industry · Supporting local businesses · Promoting community-driven leadership

Rob Pierce is a retired resident who has lived in Washoe County District 5 since 1988 and currently serves as the Chair of the Washoe County Board of Adjustment.

Priorities: Smarter Growth and Stronger Regional Coordination · Focusing on hand-ups for homelessness and ensuring attainable housing · Expanding mental health treatment and maintaining clean neighborhoods

Larry Chesney is a Republican who has lived and worked in Northern Nevada since 2004, serving eight years on the Washoe County Planning Commission, including four as chair, and is the publisher of Picon Press Nevada.

Priorities: Restoring trust through transparency · Responsibly pacing infrastructure with growth · Protecting rural voices

Brian Wadsworth, a Democrat and member of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe, is a Northern Nevada community leader with a professional background in accounting and audits. He previously served on the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribal Council and currently acts as Vice Chair of the Nevada Indian Commission and COO for Native Public Media.

Priorities: Ensure District 5 communities are represented in county discussions, funding allocations, and public safety planning. · Bridge the gap between rural and urban needs. · Fiscal responsibility.

Tammy Holt-Still is committed to serving the people of Washoe County with honesty, persistence, and accountability, focusing on standing up for flood-affected families, protecting residents’ rights, and ensuring government decisions prioritize community safety and fairness.

Priorities: Address homelessness by seeking funding for the Cares Campus from California and collaborating with Nevada to manage out-of-county users. · Support the development of a regional parks district, while ensuring regional concepts like parks or firefighting are implemented only after Nevada Revised Statutes are clarified. · Reform the property tax system to prevent elderly homeowners from being forced out of their homes due to rising taxes.

Commissioner Mike Clark was elected to represent District 2 in Washoe County in 2023 after serving as the County Assessor for eight years. Having spent his career as a licensed real estate broker and with decades of experience in mortgage lending and appraising, he brings robust business savvy and experience directing large offices to his constituents as County Commissioner.

Jon Killoran is an award-winning former television news director, sports broadcaster, and CEO of the Reno Tahoe Winter Games Coalition, a position he held for nearly two decades after a 22-year career in media where he was inducted into the Nevada Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame.

Priorities: Public safety and parks · Road widening and alternatives to I-80 going to Tahoe Regional Industrial Center · Working with neighborhoods to ensure they have a voice with the county and emergency management planning

Mariluz Garcia is a Democratic member of the Washoe County Commission, District 3, elected in 2022. She is an educator and non-profit leader with 25 years of experience dedicated to expanding educational access and resources for first-generation college students.