Biography
Darin Balaam (N) is the Sheriff, Washoe County of Washoe County.
NV SOS Aurora records show Darin Balaam has reported $1,007,373 in cumulative campaign contributions across 823 filings, spanning 2017-02-10 to 2026-03-241.
- NV SOS Aurora — campaign filings for Darin Balaam — https://www.nvsos.gov/SoSCandidateServices/AnonymousAccess/CEFDSearchUU/Search.aspx?type=cefd&candidateId=9583 (accessed 2026-06-24).
Campaign finance
Source: Nevada Secretary of State Aurora campaign-finance dataset.
Aggregates from gnomey.cf_contributions and cf_expenditures. [verify on NV SOS]
| Total raised | $1,007,373 |
|---|---|
| Contributions on file | 823 |
| Date range | 2017-02-10 – 2026-03-24 |
| Total spent | $931,262 |
| Donor concentration (HHI) | 0.0052 |
| Top-1 donor share | 1.99% |
| Burn rate (spent / raised) | 0.92 (steady-state) |
Vs state median
Benchmark group: county peers (n=307).
| Metric | This politician | Peer median | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total raised | $1,007,373 | peer median $2,600 | 387.5× the office-level median |
| Total spent | $931,262 | peer median $5,838 | 159.5× the office-level median |
| Donor concentration (HHI) | 0.0052 | peer median 0.0530 | 90% below the office-level median |
| Top-1 donor share | 1.99% | peer median 13.87% | 86% below the office-level median |
Top donors
| Donor | Total | # |
|---|---|---|
| High Desert Gold Corp | $20,000 | 2 |
| Julie Teel | $10,000 | 1 |
| Deborah Castello | $10,000 | 1 |
| Roger & Elizabeth Norman | $10,000 | 1 |
| Tracy Tomkovicz | $10,000 | 1 |
| Lee Halavais | $10,000 | 1 |
| Lisa Mindlin | $10,000 | 1 |
| Bradley Mindlin | $10,000 | 1 |
| Hayes Barnard | $10,000 | 1 |
| Nevada Tri Partners | $10,000 | 1 |
Auditor research leads
Statistically-suspicious patterns flagged by the Nevada Political Establishment auditor pipeline. Each finding is a research lead, not an allegation; consult the cited public-records source before drawing conclusions. Frameworks: NRS 281A.420 (conflict-of-interest), NRS 218H (lobbying), NRS 294A (campaign finance).
Revolving-door / PERS findings (1)
Politicians whose name matches the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System database while in (or after) public office. Frameworks: NRS 286 (PERS), NRS 281A (public-officer ethics).
| PERS name match | Peak gross | Years drawn | Name-collision risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARIN BALAAM | $137,822/yr peak | 7 years (2019–2025) | low risk |
State-contractor donor findings (1)
Vendors who received payments from Nevada state agencies AND donated to this candidate (typically via a registered lobbying client umbrella). Frameworks: NRS 333 (state purchasing), NRS 218H (lobbying), NRS 294A (campaign finance).
| State vendor | Lobbying client umbrella | Vendor total state payments | Years active | State agencies | Donated to this candidate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAPHCARE INC | Naphcare | $1,478,507 | 7 yrs | FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION, HUMAN SERVICES, PUBLIC SAFETY | $5,000 |
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References
- NV SOS Aurora — campaign filing for Darin Balaam (campaign finance) — link [archived] [accessed 2026-06-29]