Now you’re probably wondering what really does happen if a candidate is not qualified to run for the office they have filed for. How can someone challenge a candidate’s qualifications in Nevada? The process to challenge a candidate’s qualifications In Nevada, it is up to the public to bring any irregularities to the attention of the Secretary of State. Any “elector” may file this and submit a complaint. They must indicate the following in writing: Subsequently, a hearing will be…

Transparency In Politics uses PeopleTrail for candidates’ background checks. The background report is part of its offering to political candidates and is quite comprehensive. This report is based on information supplied by the candidates, including their social security numbers. Almost all background checks include a criminal history check. These checks will review felony and misdemeanor criminal convictions (not charges that were dropped or settled), pending criminal cases, and any history of incarceration as an adult. In addition, checks can include…

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….