Primary candidates for Ward 6

Reno’s Ward 6 is new in 2024.

The Nevada Legislature created it to replace Reno’s old “at-large” council seat that covered the whole city. Because of this, there’s no incumbent. Seven candidates who have never held office want to be the first.

Two of the seven did not respond to email requests to participate in the Reno Gazette Journal’s primary election guide: J M Darcey II and Tom Heck.

The primary is Tuesday, June 11. Early voting runs May 25-June 7.

● Who moves ahead to general election? The top two vote getters from the candidates below will appear on the November ballot, according to the Reno City Charter.

Where is Reno’s Ward 6?

Ward 6 is basically south Reno. At South Virginia Street and South McCarran Boulevard – near Meadowood Mall – Ward 6 extends south down to Mount Rose Highway and Geiger Grade. It includes the Huffaker area, Double Diamond and Damonte Ranch.

Brandi Anderson

● Age: 48

● Education: Bachelor degree in journalism from the University of Nevada, Reno

● Occupation: Small business owner, marketing consultant

● Political experience:

Council candidate in 2010

● Political affiliation: Democrat

● Family: Married with two sons

● Money raised in 2024: $12,700 (cash on hand: $12,700)

● Biggest donors: Nevada Tri Partners (developer), Locus Development Group (developer), Reno Firefighters Association

Michealangelo Aranda

Reno City

● Age: 32

● Education: Ashland University, organizational leadership & development

● Occupation: full-time human resources consultant, part-time special education paraeducator

See WARD 6, Page 10A