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Francisco "Cisco" Aguilar

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Secretary of State

2026 Nevada Secretary of State — General Election · November 3, 2026

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Overview

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2026 Nevada Secretary of State — General Election on November 3, 2026
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Secretary of State · Democratic · Incumbent
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Candidate: Francisco "Cisco" Aguilar

Office: Secretary of State

Party: Democratic

Election: November 3, 2026 General Election

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RecordAnd Plan

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by prioritizing cybersecurity and serving as a staunch advocate for election workers, members of local communities who keep our democracy running. He championed a bipartisan bill that makes it a felony to harass or dox election officials, a measure that passed the Nevada legislature unanimously.

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by prioritizing cybersecurity and serving as a staunch advocate for election workers, members of local communities who keep our democracy running. He championed a bipartisan bill that makes it a felony to harass or dox election officials, a measure that passed the Nevada legislature unanimously.

Candidate biography

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Secretary Aguilar is a graduate from the University of Arizona.

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Secretary Aguilar is a graduate from the University of Arizona.

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Secretary Aguilar also served on the Nevada Athletic Commission regulating boxing and mixed martial arts for eight years, two of which he served as Chairman.

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Secretary Aguilar also served on the Nevada Athletic Commission regulating boxing and mixed martial arts for eight years, two of which he served as Chairman.

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Candidate statement

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As Secretary, he is focused on three major principles: modernization, innovation, and transparency. Under the Secretary’s leadership and vision, the office took on two major technology projects to modernize the state’s elections and business filings. The business filing system is making it easier than ever to do business in Nevada, and the statewide voter registration system, implemented in record time, increases security and streamlines the voter experience. Thanks to dedicated efforts to expand access to the ballot box, tribal voting turnout increased by 34% during the 2024 election.

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As Secretary, he is focused on three major principles: modernization, innovation, and transparency. Under the Secretary’s leadership and vision, the office took on two major technology projects to modernize the state’s elections and business filings. The business filing system is making it easier than ever to do business in Nevada, and the statewide voter registration system, implemented in record time, increases security and streamlines the voter experience. Thanks to dedicated efforts to expand access to the ballot box, tribal voting turnout increased by 34% during the 2024 election.

Re-Elect Cisco Aguilar for Nevada

Candidate position

As Secretary of State, Cisco is focused on three major principles: modernization, innovation, and transparency. He has modernized the state elections and business filings systems to make doing businesses easier in Nevada and ensure our elections are fair, free, and transparent.

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As Secretary of State, Cisco is focused on three major principles: modernization, innovation, and transparency. He has modernized the state elections and business filings systems to make doing businesses easier in Nevada and ensure our elections are fair, free, and transparent.

Business infrastructure and license fees

Candidate position

Cisco has prioritized updating Nevada’s business infrastructure to reduce wait times for small business owners, reduce system outages, and ensure Nevada businesses are able to focus on their customers – not government compliance. He’s working to ensure Nevada businesses can adjust business license fees in response to market conditions which is bringing in more businesses and jobs to our state.

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Cisco has prioritized updating Nevada’s business infrastructure to reduce wait times for small business owners, reduce system outages, and ensure Nevada businesses are able to focus on their customers – not government compliance. He’s working to ensure Nevada businesses can adjust business license fees in response to market conditions which is bringing in more businesses and jobs to our state.

Modernized Nevada's Business-Licensing Infrastructure

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Prioritized updates to Nevada's business-filing infrastructure to reduce wait times and system outages.

  • Let small businesses focus more on customers and less on compliance delays.
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Strengthened Election Cybersecurity and Worker Protections

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Prioritized election cybersecurity and championed a bipartisan law making harassment or doxxing of election officials a felony.

  • Protect local election workers and election systems.
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Recruit Poll Workers and Expand Voter Participation

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Recruit a new generation of poll workers and increase participation among Native American communities and young voters.

  • Partner with Vet the Vote to enlist veterans and military-family members.
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Sources

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  1. Election record

    2026 Nevada election record — Francisco "Cisco" Aguilar

    Nevada official election authorities

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  2. Candidate-owned primary source

    Francisco "Cisco" Aguilar — candidate-owned primary source 1

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    Francisco "Cisco" Aguilar — current Nevada office

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