WINNEMUCCA — Two potential candidates have announced in advance their intention to challenge current office holders.  Monday (March 1) marks the start of election season as it’s the first day potential candidates for local offices may file.   

After weeks of speculation SPJ was able to confirm Thursday (Feb. 25) that Kevin Pasquale, who currently practices in Fallon, will challenge current Humboldt County DA Russell Smith for that office.  Nevada Revised Statutes do not require those running for DA to live within the county. Pasquale said he expects to be in town next week to file – depending on his court schedule.

In addition, Andy Rorex announced his intention to challenge Humboldt County Sheriff Ed Kilgore for that office. Rorex is a sergeant with the sheriff’s office, has been the SRT leader for seven years, and has experience working in detention, street patrol, investigations, drug interdiction, and major crimes. Rorex has been with the sheriff’s office for 15 years.  

Below are some of the offices up for election in 2010.  Candidate's packets for statewide offices are at the Secretary of State's office; packets for county offices may be picked up from the Humboldt County Clerk’s Office at the courthouse -- and must be returned by Friday, March 12.

 2010 Offices Up For Election

(w/current office holders and challengers noted where applicable)

 STATEWIDE OFFICES

 United States Senator (6-year term) –  Harry Reid

**Announced Republican Challengers:  Sue Lowdon, Danny Tarkanian, and John Chachas

Governor (4-year term) – Governor Jim Gibbons, is seeking reelection

**Announced Republican Challenger:  Brian Sandoval

**Announced Democratic Challenger:  Rory Reid

Secretary of State (4-year term) – Ross Miller, is seeking reelection

State Treasurer (4-year term) – Kate Marshall, is seeking reelection

State Controller – (4-year term) – Kim Wallin, is seeking reelection

Attorney General (4-year term) Catherine Cortez Masto, is seeking reelection

COUNTY OFFICES 

County Commissioner, Seat C (4-year term) – Dan Cassinelli, is seeking reelection

County Commissioner, Seat E (4-year term) – Open

County Assessor (4-year term) – Jeff Johnson, is seeking reelection

County Clerk (4-year term) – Tami Rae Spero, is seeking reelection

District Attorney (4-year term) – Russell Smith, is seeking reelection

**Announced Challenger:  Kevin Pasquale

County Recorder (4-year term) – Mary Ann Hammond, is seeking reelection

County Sheriff (4-year term) – Ed Kilgore, is seeking reelection

**Announced Challenger:  Andy Rorex

County Treasurer (4-year term) – Gina Rackley – is seeking reelection

Hospital Board Trustee, Seat A (4-year term) - Bill Hammargren, did not announce intentions

Hospital Board Trustee, Seat B (4-year term) – Moe Hanzlik, is seeking reelection

Hospital Board Trustee, Seat E (4-year term) – Mary Orr, did not announce intentions

School District Board Trustee, Seat A (4-year term) – John Hill, is seeking reelection

School District Board Trustee, Seat B (4-year term) – Kris Stewart, is seeking reelection

School District Board Trustee, Seat C (2-year unexpired term) Boyd Betteridge, did not announce intentions

School District Board Trustee, Seat F (4-year term) – Andrew Hillyer, is seeking reelection

School District Board Trustee, Seat G (4-year term) – John A. Seeliger, is seeking reelection