Overview

The Governor plays a critical role in certifying statewide races. They otherwise play a limited role in the post-election process. However, they do have some key emergency powers and the ability to appoint people to fill certain vacancies.

Election-Related Duties

The key duties of the Governor are:

1. Issuing certificates of election. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.395(3).
2. Resolving ties in Secretary of State primary races. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.400(1)(b).
3. Appointing replacements to fill vacancies on the District Court. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 3.080(2).
4. Appointing replacements to fill vacancies on Boards of County Commissioners. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 244.040(1).
5. Appointing a replacement to fill a vacancy in the office of the Attorney General. Nev. Const. Art. V, § 8.
6. Declaring emergencies and carrying out emergency provisions. Nev. Rev. Stat. §§ 414.060-070.

Election and Vacancy Information

• **Elected: ****The Governor is elected by statewide plurality every four years. Nev. Const. Art. V, § 2.
• Tiebreaking: **Ties in gubernatorial races are broken by a vote of both legislatures. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.400(1)(a).
• Term of Office: The Governor is elected to four-year terms and is limited to two terms. Nev. Const. Art. V, § 3.
• Next Election: The next gubernatorial election will be held on November 3, 2026.
• Qualifications: An individual must be at least 25 years old and a resident of Nevada for at least two years prior to the election. Nev. Const. Art. V, § 3.
• Vacancy: Upon vacancy, all duties devolve to the Lieutenant Governor. Nev. Const. Art. V, § 18.