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Nevada is now a vote by mail state, so all registered voters will receive a ballot by mail. You may opt-out from receiving a mail-in ballot if you wis... Read More

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Some elections in this list are local and do not apply for all Nevada voters. Please click the “View all” button below to view all election dates in your state.

Next Election: Primary
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
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Tuesday, June 11, 2024
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Tuesday, May 14, 2024
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Nevada Voting Information

Absentee Ballot Process

Nevada is now a universal vote by mail state, so all registered voters will receive a ballot by mail and no request is necessary. Voted ballots must be received by 7pm on Election Day (if hand delivered), or postmarked by Election Day in order to be counted. You can sign up to track your mail ballot on your Secretary of State website. Contact your local elections office for more information.

Voters who wish to vote in person still have options: 

You may opt-out from receiving a mail-in ballot if you wish to vote in person. Do not mail a ballot and vote in person. Voters who vote in person will have two options:

  1. Early Voting - Early voting begins on 17 days before the election and ends 4 days before the election. Days and hours of operation vary by county.  A list of early voting polling places by county can be found here.  In order to avoid lines on Election Day, all voters who wish to vote in person are encouraged to vote early.
  2. Election Day - Polling locations open at 7:00 am on Election Day and remain open until 7:00 pm.  As long as you are in line by 7:00 pm, you will be allowed to vote.  A list of Election Day polling places by county can be found here.

Identification and Residency Requirements for First Time Voters:

If you are voting for the first time by mail, you must provide a copy of an acceptable form of ID either with your registration application or absentee ballot request form. You must provide proof of identity and residency. Acceptable forms of ID are:

  • A current and valid Nevada driver's license
  • A current and valid ID card
  • A current and valid ID card issued by a branch of the Armed Forces of the US
  • A current and valid ID card issued by a sheriff of a Nevada county to an employee as a condition of employment by certain business enterprises
  • A current and valid ID card issued by an agency of the State of Nevada or political subdivision thereof or the US, including, without limitation, a public school, college or university
  • A current and valid student ID card from an accredited private school, college or university
  • A current and valid US passport
  • A current and valid insurance plan ID card which the county clerk determines, in his or her discretion, to be a reliable indication of the true name and identity of the person
  • A current and valid tribal ID card

IDs establishing residency may include:

  • Any form of ID listed above
  • Current and valid utility bill, including, without limitation, a bill for electricity, gas, oil, water, sewer, septic, telephone, cellular telephone or cable TV
  • Current and valid bank or credit union statement
  • Current and valid paycheck
  • Current and valid income tax return
  • Current and valid statement concerning mortgage, rental or lease of a residence
  • Current and valid motor vehicle registration
  • Current and valid document issued by a governmental agency
  • Current and valid property tax statement
  • Any other official article which the county clerk determines, in his or her discretion, to be a reliable indication of the true residential address of the person

Overseas citizens and U.S. military personnel can find information on how to register to vote and request an absentee ballot at the Overseas Vote Foundation.

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Candidate and Ballot Measure Information

Information on local, state and federal candidates and ballot measures may be available here.

 

Drop Boxes

Ballot drop-off locations are available here.  

Early Voting

Early voting is available and takes place at locations throughout the state beginning 14 days before an election. Please contact your local county clerk's office for specific dates and times.

Election Dates

The next election dates can be found here https://www.vote411.org/nevada.

Contact your local Board of Elections for more information.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible to vote you must be:

  • 18 years of age or older (you may pre-register at 17 years old)
  • A U.S. citizen
  • A resident of Nevada for 30 days before an election and have continuously lived in your precinct ten days before the election
  • Not declared by a court to be mentally incompetent

Incarcerated Voters & Returning Citizens: 

In Nevada, you only lose your right to vote if you are currently incarcerated for a felony conviction. If you lost your voting rights because of a conviction, you could register to vote immediately after release. Your voting rights are not restricted by pretrial detention, misdemeanors, probation, or parole. 

Voters without traditional residence: 

In Nevada, a description of the location must be provided if you reside at a location that has not been assigned a street address. This can be a description of a street corner, park, shelter, or any other place where you usually stay. The mailing address on your registration form can be a PO box, local shelter, advocacy organization, outreach center, or the home of someone who will accept mail for you. 

ID Needed for Voter Registration

You should show ID when you register. If not, you will be required to show ID at the polls. ID must show proof of residence, proof of identity, and a picture is required.

Examples of recommended identification include

  • a driver's license
  • any government issued ID.

If the current photo identification does not include your current address please bring

  • a copy of a current utility bill
  • bank statement
  • government check
  • or other government document that shows your name and current residence address
ID Needed for Voting

If your name appears on the list at the polling location, you do not need to show any ID in order to vote.

If you are a first time voter, and did not provide an acceptable form of ID with your registration from, you may be asked to show ID at the polls, such as:

  • Current Nevada drivers' license
  • Current Nevada state ID card
  • Armed Forces ID card
  • Sheriff's Work ID card
  • ID card issued by an Agency of the State of Nevada or other political subdivision
  • Student ID card
  • US Passport
  • Tribal ID card

Other forms of ID may be used. Please check with your County Clerk for more information.

Voters can call or text 844-338-8743 at any time to reach VoteRiders Voter ID Helpline

Official Results

Official results are never available on Election Day. Election officials are working around the clock to count an unprecedented number of ballots, and it’s essential that they take the time to make sure every vote is counted. 

Official election results will be uploaded on Nevada’s Secretary of State website as they become available. 

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Overseas and Military Voters

You are a Military or Overseas voter if you are in uniformed services, living overseas OR a spouse or dependent of a uniformed services voter. To get registered and vote, you can utilize Overseas Vote Foundation.

If you have additional questions about elections and voting overseas you can use our state specific elections official directory or contact the Overseas Vote Foundation.

Poll Worker Information

You can make sure we have safe, fair, and efficient elections for all. Become a poll worker today!

In order to be a poll worker in Nevada, you must:

  • Be registered to vote in Nevada
  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Be a resident of the county
  • Complete required training

Students 16 years or older who are enrolled in high school may be appointed if they meet all other voter requirements. You will be entitled to compensation. To sign up, contact your local board of elections.

Polling Place Hours

Polling place hours of operation are from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Polling Place Locator

You can find your polling place by utilizing your state resource. If you have further questions on your polling place location, please contact your county clerk.

Primary Election Process

Nevada is a “closed primary” state. In order to vote in the primary election, voters must be registered with a political party. Unaffiliated or independent voters are not able to participate in the primary.

If you have any questions about your state’s primary election, please contact your local election officials.

Provisional Voting

You may vote a provisional ballot if you say you are registered and able to vote at that polling location, but your name does not appear on the voter registration list. Or, if the polling place has extended hours due to a court order or other order extending the time established for the closing of the polls.

Provisional ballots are counted 6 working days after the election.

Provisions for Voters with Disabilities

You have the right to request assistance in voting if necessary. For more information, you can utilize your state's resource and the American Association of People With Disabilities (AAPD) resource.

Registration Deadline

Election Day registration is available! All mailed registration applications must be postmarked 28 days before an election. Online registrations are due the Thursday before the election.

You can now register to vote online! You must have a driver's license or ID card issued by the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles in order to complete this form. If you do not have either of these, you must register to vote by mail or in person.

Not registered? Use our registration tool to fill out your application!

Time Off To Vote

Employers must grant employees up to three hours paid leave to vote, unless polls are open three hours before or after regular working shift. If you live equal to or less than 2 miles away from your polling place, you are granted 1 hour of civil leave. Greater than 2 and equal to or less than 10 miles grants the employee 2 hours. Greater than 10 miles grants the employee 3 hours. The time off should be paid.

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Vote by Mail

Nevada is now a vote by mail state, so all registered voters will receive a ballot by mail. You may opt-out from receiving a mail-in ballot if you wish to vote in person. Do not mail a ballot and vote in person. Voters who vote in person will have two options:

  1. Early Voting - Early voting begins on 17 days before the election and ends 4 days before the election. Days and hours of operation vary by county.  A list of early voting polling places by county can be found here.  In order to avoid lines on Election Day, all voters who wish to vote in person are encouraged to vote early.
  2. Election Day - Polling locations open at 7:00 am on Election Day and remain open until 7:00 pm.  As long as you are in line by 7:00 pm, you will be allowed to vote.  A list of Election Day polling places by county can be found here.
Voting Machines

The voting system used in Nevada is DRE.

Direct Recording Electronic (DRE): This is the newest kind of system in use in the U.S. All the information about who and what you are voting for is on an electronic screen like a TV or computer screen.

There are many variations of DREs because lots of companies are inventing new ones, and many cities, counties and states are trying them out. Usually, after you have signed in, the poll workers will give you a card that you slide into a device to start your voting session.

Some of these devices will show all of the candidates and ballot choices on one big screen. Often, with these big screen devices you push a button next to the name of the candidate you want to vote for (or yes or no on a ballot measure). On other DREs, the screen is set up to show pages. On each screen or page, there will probably be one thing to vote on. For example, on one screen or page, you might vote for president. Then you might move to the next page to vote for senator. Often these small-screen devices have a touch screen, where you touch the screen next to the name of the person you want to vote for. Other devices have a key pad. And some have a keyboard, so you can write in the name of someone you want to vote for.

You let the system know you are finished voting by pushing a button, touching the screen or entering something on a keypad.

You can learn more about voting systems by checking out the Elections Assistance Commission's (EAC) resource.

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