NEVADA CITY, Calif., August 8, 2026 – Here is the list of candidates currently running for local office in the November 3rd election.
All candidates and information are subject to further review by the Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters office and could change.
Extended filing: Races marked EXTENDED have candidate filing extended until Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 5:00 p.m. (no incumbent filed, or a seat remains open).
Grass Valley City CouncilEXTENDED – FILE BY AUG 12
2 seats, at large
| Candidate | Ballot Designation |
|---|---|
| Scott Beesley | Financial Planner |
| Paul Wright | Special Equipment Operator |
| Bob Branstrom | – |
Truckee Town CouncilEXTENDED – FILE BY AUG 12
3 seats, at large
| Candidate | Ballot Designation |
|---|---|
| Anna Klovstad | Incumbent |
| Jason Toups | Truckee Planning Commissioner |
| David Polivy | Incumbent |
Nevada Irrigation District – Division 1EXTENDED – FILE BY AUG 12
1 seat, by division
| Candidate | Ballot Designation |
|---|---|
| Terence K. McAteer | Educator |
Nevada Irrigation District – Division 2
1 seat, by division
| Candidate | Ballot Designation |
|---|---|
| Chris Bierwagen | Incumbent/Farmer |
| James Smith | Cattle Rancher |
Nevada Irrigation District – Division 4ENTIRELY IN PLACER COUNTY
1 seat, by division – Candidates filed in Placer County – NID Division 4 is entirely in Placer County.
| Candidate | Ballot Designation |
|---|---|
| Earl Stephens | Appointed Incumbent |
| Aaron Campbell | – |
Nevada Joint Union High School District – Trustee Area 1
1 seat, by trustee area
| Candidate | Ballot Designation |
|---|---|
| Olivia Pritchett | Incumbent |
| Nina Kopp | Operation Manager/Mother |
Nevada Joint Union High School District – Trustee Area 5EXTENDED – FILE BY AUG 12
1 seat, by trustee area
| Candidate | Ballot Designation |
|---|---|
| Tim Giroux | Businessman/Father |
| Keith Allen | Information Security Leader |
Chicago Park School District – Short Term
1 seat, at large
| Candidate | Ballot Designation |
|---|---|
| Clare Christensen | Appointed Incumbent |
Chicago Park School District – Full Term
2 seats, at large
| Candidate | Ballot Designation |
|---|---|
| Michael Dunham | Incumbent |
| Ashley Neumann | Sales Representative |
| Cynthia McCoy | Incumbent |
Clear Creek School District
2 seats, at large
| Candidate | Ballot Designation |
|---|---|
| Michael Angelillo | Appointed Incumbent |
| Bart W. Riebe | Incumbent |
Grass Valley School DistrictEXTENDED – FILE BY AUG 12
3 seats, at large
| Candidate | Ballot Designation |
|---|---|
| Gail Begany | Office Manager/Grandmother |
| Heather Leonard | Realtor/Business Owner |
| Tara Marino | Incumbent/Nutrition Director |
| Mike Dent | Retired Public Administrator |
| Kelly Gallup | School-based Therapist |
Nevada City School DistrictEXTENDED – FILE BY AUG 12
3 seats, at large
| Candidate | Ballot Designation |
|---|---|
| Cornelia Woodworth | Appointed Incumbent |
| Steven McFarlane | Appointed Incumbent |
| Kristy Mendez | Healthcare Administrator/Mother |
Nevada County Board of Education – Trustee Area 1
2 seats, at large
| Candidate | Ballot Designation |
|---|---|
| Louise B. Johnson | Incumbent |
| Andy Parsons | Appointed Incumbent |
Nevada County Board of Education – Trustee Area 2EXTENDED – FILE BY AUG 12
1 seat, at large
| Candidate | Ballot Designation |
|---|---|
| Jeff Dellis | Educator |
Penn Valley Union Elementary School DistrictEXTENDED – FILE BY AUG 12
3 seats, at large
| Candidate | Ballot Designation |
|---|---|
| Lisa Krason | Educator |
| Sharon Loucks | Incumbent |
| Stacy Luke | Operations Management |
| Jonathan Pitts | Parent/Battalion Chief |
| Jennifer Jargick | Mother |
Pleasant Ridge Union School District
3 seats, at large
| Candidate | Ballot Designation |
|---|---|
| Diane Getchell | Public Schoolteacher |
| Skyler Corcoran | Appointed Incumbent |
| Kalea Friant | Mother |
| Jason Erman | Chef |
| Peggy Fava | Incumbent |
| Kelly McKinley | Incumbent |
Sierra Joint Community College District – Trustee Area 2EXTENDED – FILE BY AUG 12
1 seat, by trustee area
| Candidate | Ballot Designation |
|---|---|
| Laura Brown (filed in Placer) | Education Foundation Consultant |
Sierra Joint Community College District – Trustee Area 6
1 seat, by trustee area
| Candidate | Ballot Designation |
|---|---|
| Rachel Rosenthal | Sierra College Trustee |
Tahoe Truckee Unified School District – Trustee Area 1
1 seat, at large
| Candidate | Ballot Designation |
|---|---|
| Craig Shaffer | Parent/Business Owner |
| Patrick Mooney | Incumbent |
Tahoe Truckee Unified School District – Trustee Area 4
1 seat, at large
| Candidate | Ballot Designation |
|---|---|
| Denyelle N. Nishimori (filed in Placer) | Incumbent |
Tahoe Truckee Unified School District – Trustee Area 5
1 seat, at large
| Candidate | Ballot Designation |
|---|---|
| No candidate filed as of last update. | |
Twin Ridges Elementary School DistrictEXTENDED – FILE BY AUG 12
3 seats, at large
| Candidate | Ballot Designation |
|---|---|
| Jonathan Farrell | Appointed Incumbent |
| Jennifer Jensen | Incumbent |
Union Hill School District
3 seats, at large
| Candidate | Ballot Designation |
|---|---|
| John Schies | Appointed Incumbent |
| Leslie Lattyak | Incumbent |
| Tami Stedman | Incumbent |
Truckee Tahoe Airport DistrictEXTENDED – FILE BY AUG 12
2 seats, at large
| Candidate | Ballot Designation |
|---|---|
| Kathryn Rohlf | Incumbent |
| Craig Rowe (filed in Placer) | High School Teacher |
Higgins Fire Protection District
2 seats, at large
| Candidate | Ballot Designation |
|---|---|
| Bruce Jones | Incumbent |
| Chuck Suszko | Incumbent |
| Doug Hitchcock | Security Officer |
Nevada County Consolidated Fire District
3 seats, at large
| Candidate | Ballot Designation |
|---|---|
| Keith Grueneberg | Incumbent |
| Barry Dorland | Incumbent |
| Jon Hall | Incumbent |
North San Juan Fire Protection DistrictEXTENDED – FILE BY AUG 12
3 seats, at large
| Candidate | Ballot Designation |
|---|---|
| Bruce Boyd | Incumbent |
| Julie Des Tombe | Caregiver |
Peardale Chicago Fire Protection DistrictEXTENDED – FILE BY AUG 12
3 seats, at large
| Candidate | Ballot Designation |
|---|---|
| Charley Hooper | Incumbent |
| Robert Paulus | Appointed Incumbent |
Penn Valley Fire Protection District
2 seats, at large
| Candidate | Ballot Designation |
|---|---|
| Greta Schimmel | Community Volunteer |
| Doug Wittler | Firefighter Association President |
| Bruce Stephenson | Incumbent |
| Forrest Hurd | Appointed Incumbent |
| Rob Tribble | Retired Glass Blower |
Truckee Fire Protection DistrictEXTENDED – FILE BY AUG 12
3 seats, at large
| Candidate | Ballot Designation |
|---|---|
| Nathan Preston Golden | Principal Strategist |
| Laura Brown | Retired Battalion Chief |
| Michael Witherspoon | Renewable Energy Consultant |
| Roger Rintala (filed in Placer) | Truckee Community Advocate |
| Joey McThorn | Retired Firefighter Paramedic |
Tahoe Forest Hospital District
3 seats, at large
| Candidate | Ballot Designation |
|---|---|
| Dale Chamblin (filed in Placer) | – |
| Michael McGarry | Incumbent |
| Johanna Koch (filed in Placer) | Physician |
| Mary Brown | Director, Tahoe Forest Hospital District |
Donner Summit Public Utility DistrictEXTENDED – FILE BY AUG 12
2 seats, at large
| Candidate | Ballot Designation |
|---|---|
| Andrew Metroka | Water Service Technician |
| Shawn Forry | Carpenter |
Truckee Donner Public Utility District
2 seats, at large
| Candidate | Ballot Designation |
|---|---|
| Christa Finn | Incumbent |
| Chris Hawkins | Mechanical Engineer |
| Tony Laliotis (filed in Placer) | Incumbent |
Truckee Donner Recreation & Park DistrictEXTENDED – FILE BY AUG 12
3 seats, at large
| Candidate | Ballot Designation |
|---|---|
| Katie Hawkins | – |
Truckee Sanitary District
3 seats, at large
| Candidate | Ballot Designation |
|---|---|
| Marcus Waters | Incumbent |
| Michael R. Salmon | Incumbent |
| Jerry Gilmore | Incumbent |
Upcoming events in the election calendar:
The candidate filing period has been extended for 16 local contests in the Nov. 3, 2026 General Election because the incumbents did not file for re-election by yesterday (Aug. 7). The extended deadline to file is 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12.
Nevada County Elections is opening a 10-day public inspection period Saturday, Aug. 8 for arguments and impartial analysis for local measures that will appear on the Nov. 3, 2026 General Election ballot. The inspection period runs through Aug. 17. The documents, as well as the measures and related resolutions, will be available for review at www.NevadaCountyCa.gov/November3election and in person at the Nevada County Elections Office, 950 Maidu Ave., Suite 210, Nevada City, during regular business hours.
The randomized alphabet drawing to determine the order of some candidate names on the ballot for the Nov. 3, 2026 General Election will take place at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 13 at the Nevada County Elections Office, 950 Maidu Ave., Suite 210, Nevada City. It will determine the order of state Senate and Assembly candidates on the ballot. It will also be livestreamed on the Nevada County Elections Facebook page.