2026 Election: Oct. 7 Nevada Candidate Forum
2026 Election: Oct. 7 Nevada Candidate Forum
Who’s running for Congress and the state legislature? Join us for a community forum with the Nevada candidates vying for your vote ahead of the November general election.
This forum is co-sponsored by KUNR Public Radio, Sierra Nevada Forums, the League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada, and the Nevada Appeal.
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Save the Date:
📅 Wednesday, Oct. 7
⏱️ Doors open at 5:30 p.m., event starts at 6 p.m.
📍 Nevada Legislative Building, Room 1214, at 401 S. Carson St. in Carson City
🎤 Moderated by KUNR’s Lucia Starbuck
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Candidates will respond to questions posed by event moderators, and audience members will have the opportunity to submit written questions. No large bags or video recording permitted.
The Oct. 7 event will feature candidates from the following races:
Congressional District 2:
Teresa Benitez-Thompson (D) – confirmed
David Flippo (R) – no response
State Senate District 16:
Lisa Krasner (R; incumbent) – no response
Crystal Roll (D) – confirmed
State Assembly District 40:
Julie Butler (R) – confirmed
Oscar Fuentes (D) – confirmed
(Confirmations last updated Sept. 29 at 2:45 p.m.)
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Looking to hear from other Nevada candidates?
Join us for a series of free Nevada candidate forums in Carson City between Oct. 7-14. This is your chance to hear directly from those running for Congress, governor, state legislature, and more.
- Oct. 8: Gubernatorial Candidate Forum
- Oct. 12: State Office Candidate Forum
- Oct. 14: Nevada Secretary of State and Carson City Candidate Forum
Visit Sierra Nevada Forums’ website for upcoming events and to see which candidates have confirmed their attendance.