The primary election in Nye County is just ahead. Those not registered to vote that intend to vote have until May 8 to register by mail. Between May 9-18 they can register in the Nye County Clerk’s office. Early voting will begin on May 22.
So, now that the time for candidates to register for the elective offices they’re running for is closed who is running for what? Here is the list I consider to be the most major offices up for the Nye County election:
For Nye County Assessor:
- Kathleen L. Bienenstein—Democrat
- Shirley Matson—Republican
- Sandra M. Musselman—Democrat (incumbent)
For Nye County Clerk:
- Andrew “Andy” Alberti Jr.:–Republican
- Sandra “Sam” Merlino—Republican (incumbent)
- Norma Jean Opatik—Republican
Nye County Commissioner, District IV:
- Andrew “Butch” Borasky—Republican (incumbent)
- Donna C. Cox—Republican
- Sandra D. Darby—Libertarian
- Carl L. Moore Sr.—Republican
Nye County Commissioner, District V:
- Paul Holder—Democrat
- Laurayne Murray—Democrat
- Fely A. Quitevis—Republican (incumbent)
- Dan Schinhofen—Republican
Nye County District Attorney:
- Bob Beckett—Republican (incumbent)
- Nicholas Anthony Del Vecchio—Democrat
- Ron Kent—Republican
- Brian T. Kunzi—Democrat
- Nancy Lord—Republican
- Michael Root—Republican
- Charles G. Watkins—Republican
Nye County Public Administrator:
- Robin Dorand-Rudolf—Democrat
- Falkon Finlinson—Independent American Party
- Donna J. Jokinen—Democrat
Nye County Recorder:
- Deborah Beatty—Republican
- Byron P. Foster—Republican (incumbent)
- Cindy Wyrick—Republican
Nye County Treasurer:
- Gary S. Budahl—Democrat (incumbent)
- Darryl Lackey—Republican
- Michael W. Maher—Republican
Nye County Sheriff: (Non Partisan)
- Scott Cobel
- Tony DeMeo (incumbent)
- Ted Holmes
- Ray “The Flagman” Mielzynski
- Gerald “Bear” Smith
Pahrump Town Board: (Non Partisan)
- Bill Dolan (incumbent)
- Carolene Endersby
- Anthony Greco
- Isabel Isherwood
- Lu Komorowski
- Harley Kulkin
- Frank J. Maurizio (incumbent)
- Michael A. Miraglia
- Warren Pawliuk
- Jim Petell
- Amy Riches
- Don Rust
- Nicole Shupp (incumbent)
- Eric Vessella
- Tom Waters
There are other offices not on this list which will be on the ballot. Each are important, of course, but the ones I’ve listed are the ones I think are generally more important to follow.
First, let me say (or more accurately—write) that this election is a primary election. That means that you voters get to pick which candidates get to go on to the general election which will take place in November. The primary election allows you to pick what you consider to be the cream of the crop.
Second, I’ll be writing about the upcoming primary election in the weeks ahead. It is no secret that I am a Democrat and tend to favor Democratic candidates. So I head into this election season with that bias. However, I’ll also tell you I have and will in the coming election vote for at least one Republican on this list.
Past all that I hope to be as objective and factual as I can be. That is the best I can do.
I look forward to this election. I’m interested in why these people are running for the office they seek and what they hope to accomplish in doing so. We can all learn together.
Finally, I offer a tip of my hat to each of them. It takes somewhat special people to run for an elective office. Most of us never do. It is hard work. It is expensive. There is little thanks given for doing it. I thank each of you for doing what the majority of us would never do. So, show us what you’ve got.
So, if you are interested on my take on the election you are welcome to follow me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/Featheriver. Every post I write on this blog goes out on Twitter also. You won’t miss anything that way.
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I am the Nye County Recorder and I work for you. Yes, I am a member of the Republican party but I serve everyone. The primary election is very important to all candidates. In the Recorder’s race the 3 Republicans will be in the primary but I am hoping to get 50% +1 vote. I cannot do this without your help.
I am not taking any campaign contributions and I will not be placing signs along the roadways. Please go to my website http://www.byronfoster.info to find out more information about me and the accomplishments I, as well as my staff, have implemented in the first 4 years of my term.
Please get the word out to all of your friends on what has been accomplished in my office. It is truly an honor to serve as your Recorder for these past 4 years.
Hello Byron. Good to hear from you. I’ll be checking out your website and following your campaign as it progresses. Thanks for the note. Hope things are going well for you.
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I have lived in pahrump for over 20years, and I honestly believe we need fresh new changes, out with the old and in with the new. I have never seen a town run like Pahrump has been run, change the law to benefit the system, spend money when it’s not needed. I aoum all for Darryl Lackey, I have known Darryl for years, very level headed, the most honest person I know and is a very strong in what he believes in, he is the man for our town and I also would like to see Scott Colby in – a true stand up leader and that is what we need. I will be voting for both of them tomorrow
WE NEED CHANGE – HONESTY – NOT BLOOD SUCKING VALTURES THAT WE HAVE HAD TO DEAL WITH – ADULTS THAT ACT LIKE CHILDREN – WE NEED GOOD STRONG HONEST LEADERS. GIVE TO TOWN BACK TO THE PEOPLE!!!!!!!!