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County District Attorney

Unofficial result: Won — Wes Duncan (Republican)

Source: electionresults.washoecounty.gov

What does this office do?

  • Deciding which crimes get charged and which are dropped
  • Making plea deals and asking for sentences
  • Working with police on criminal cases

Affects: Anti-Corruption, Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties,

Candidates:

Republican

Wes Duncan is the Republican nominee for Washoe County District Attorney after winning the 2026 Republican primary. He currently serves as Sparks City Attorney.

Sources: washoecounty.gov23 · washoelife.washoecounty.gov