According to the Society for Human Resources Management, over 90% of employers require background checks. What about background checks for political candidates? They rarely need a background check! Which political candidates in Nevada must have background checks? For a detailed explanation of the requirements to run for state and local office in Washoe County and Nevada, click here to be taken to “Requirements for Elected Offices in Washoe County“ Almost no elected offices in Nevada require background checks for political…

How is the verification of a political candidate’s qualifications done at the Washoe County Registrar of Voters Office? Before moving on to explain how the verification of a political candidate’s qualifications is handled at the Washoe County Registrar of Voters, you have to know its limitations. The Washoe County Registrar does not handle filings for people running for the following offices: Second, the Registrar of Voters has no authority to deny ANYONE the right to file to run for office….