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May 12, 2026 - Know Your Voting Rights: Separate fact from fiction and fear

4/27/2026

 
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As Nevada’s primary election approaches, understanding your rights as a voter is more important than ever.
Join Sierra Nevada Forums for a timely community conversation focused on voter laws, election updates, and current voting procedures ahead of the June 9 primary election.

This panel brings together key state and local election officials who will walk through what voters need to know and help clarify how the voting process works today.

Panelists
Cisco Aguilar, Nevada Secretary of State
Mark Wlashchin, Deputy Secretary of State for Elections, State of Nevada
Scott Hoen, Clerk-Recorder, Carson City

Moderator
Lucia Starbuck, 
KUNR Public Radio

What This Forum Will Cover
This discussion will focus on:
  • Recent updates to election laws and procedures
  • How voting works in Nevada today
  • What voters should know before heading to the polls

Time will be reserved for written audience questions.

Important Information
Large bags and video recording are not permitted at this event.

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​Event Details
Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM)
Location: Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall
Address: 511 W King St, Carson City, NV 89703
Admission: Free and open to the public

Please note: No large bags or recording permitted. A recording of this forum will be available on this website afterwards.

​Hosted by: Sierra Nevada Forums
​Media Sponsors: KUNR Public Radio, The Nevada Appeal, and In Plain Sight Marketing

Panelists:

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Cisco Aguilar
Nevada Secretary of State
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Cisco Aguilar serves as Nevada’s Secretary of State, where he is focused on modernizing operations, increasing transparency, and improving access to the ballot. Under his leadership, the office has implemented major technology upgrades to streamline voter registration and business filings, while enhancing election security and accessibility across the state. ​

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Mark Wlaschin
Deputy Secretary of State for Elections, State of Nevada
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Mark Wlaschin oversees Nevada’s Elections Division and is responsible for administering election processes statewide, including enforcing state and federal election laws. He brings more than 20 years of service in the United States Marine Corps and extensive experience in election operations and administration. 
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Scott Hoen
Clerk-Recorder, Carson City
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Scott Hoen serves as Carson City’s Clerk-Recorder, overseeing elections, public records, and vital services for the community. With more than 30 years of experience in the title industry, he has prioritized election integrity, transparency, and public access while modernizing services and strengthening voter confidence. 

Moderator:

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Lucia Starbuck
KUNR Public Radio
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Lucia Starbuck is an award-winning political journalist covering state government for KUNR Public Radio, Northern Nevada’s NPR affiliate. She hosts the monthly show Purple Politics Nevada and is known for making complex policies accessible and relevant to voters. Lucia has previously moderated Sierra Nevada Forums on legislative and congressional topics.

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