Voter Guide

2026 Primary Election Guide

Your Guide to the 2026 Nevada Primary Elections

Making informed decisions about our elected representatives in Nevada is critical. Whether you are a parent, family member, employer, or a resident who wants to learn more about the slate of candidates, we encourage you to use this voter guide to help you learn about the decision-makers who will impact your students, schools, and community. The primary election is June 9, 2026, and early voting is May 23 – June 5 – be sure to read up on candidates running in your district, and check your voter registration status at vote.nv.gov.

This guide was created for educational purposes only. Opportunity 180 does not endorse or support political candidates, including educational candidates. Written responses were submitted on a voluntary basis and were published as submitted. Opportunity 180 made reasonable efforts to contact every candidate who filed in these races through public candidate filing records and inquiries. For inquiries about this voter guide, please contact Patricia Haddad Bennett, Senior Director of Policy and Advocacy, at patricia@opportunity180.org.

CCSD Candidates

CCSD – District D

  • David Gomez

    David Gomez

    Question:

    Why are you running for School Board Trustee, and what does success in this role look like to you?

    Answer: 

    I am running for School Board Trustee because our children deserve a school …Continue Reading

  • Brenda Zamora

    Brenda Zamora

    Question:

    Why are you running for School Board Trustee, and what does success in this role look like to you?

    Answer: 

    I am running for re-election because I believe this is a pivotal time …Continue Reading

CCSD – District F

  • Irene Bustamante Adams

    Irene Bustamante Adams

    Question:

    Why are you running for School Board Trustee, and what does success in this role look like to you?

    Answer: 

    I am running for reelection because I believe deeply in public service and …Continue Reading

  • Robert Hutchinson

    Robert Hutchinson

    Question:

    Why are you running for School Board Trustee, and what does success in this role look like to you?

    Answer: 

    I started as a frontline worker in this district and worked my way …Continue Reading

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    Laurence Neely

    Question:

    This candidate did not complete a questionnaire.

CCSD – District G

  • Paul Casey JD

    Paul Casey JD

    Question:

    Why are you running for School Board Trustee, and what does success in this role look like to you?

    Answer: 

    I’m running for Trustee District G to bring real-world experience, accountability, and integrity …Continue Reading

  • Linda Cavazos

    Linda Cavazos

    Question:

    Why are you running for School Board Trustee, and what does success in this role look like to you?

    Answer: 

    I am running for a third term on the CCSD Board of Trustees …Continue Reading

Washoe District Candidates

WCSD – District B

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    Colleen Westlake

    Question:

    This candidate did not complete a questionnaire.

WCSD – District C

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    James JJ Phoenix

    Question:

    This candidate did not complete a questionnaire.

WCSD – District F

  • Scott Benton

    Scott Benton

    Question:

    Why are you running for School Board Trustee, and what does success in this role look like to you?

    Answer: 

    I’m running for School Board Trustee because public education is personal to me. …Continue Reading

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    Brooke Westlake

    Question:

    This candidate did not complete a questionnaire.

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    Dr. Sheena Harvey

    Question:

    This candidate did not complete a questionnaire.