2026 Election Dates 

​primary Election

• Early voting: Saturday, May 23 - Friday, June 5, 2026

• election day: Tuesday, June 9

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​General Election

• Early voting: Saturday, October 17 – Friday, October 30, 2026

• election day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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What’s on my ballot?

• In the general election this November, there are many races on the ballot, from statewide offices to local municipal elections. (Note: 2026 is a midterm year, so there is no U.S. President or U.S. Senate race on Nevada's ballot)​

• Federal

  • ​U.S. House of Representatives — Congressional Districts 1, 2, 3, 4

• State Wide

  • Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, State Controller

  • State Board of Education, University Board of Regents

• Local

  • State Assembly, State Senate, Las Vegas Mayor, Henderson Mayor, North Las Vegas Mayor, Carson City Mayor, School District, City Council, County Commission

• Judicial

  • Supreme Court Justice, District Court Judge

• Ballot Measures

  • Right to Abortion Initiative (second and final required vote on a constitutional right to abortion before fetal viability; passed with 64.4% in 2024)

  • Voter ID Initiative (second and final required vote on a constitutional amendment requiring ID to vote; passed with 73.2% in 2024)

 

Frequently Asked Questions

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• If I’m a registered voter, will I get my ballot in the mail?

Individuals registered to vote no later than 14 days before Election Day will be sent a mail ballot unless they choose to opt out. The opt-out deadline before the 2026 general election is September 4, 2026.

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• How do I check my voter registration status? 

After you register to vote, you will receive a Voter Card in the mail. The Voter Card helps you confirm that your voter registration information is correct. You can also check your voter registration status online at: www.nvsos.gov/VoterSearch/

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• How do I find my polling location? 

Visit votesmartnv.org for more information.

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• How do I see what’s on the ballot?

Visit votesmartnv.org for more information.

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• I’m in a new Assembly/State Senate/School/Congressional district this year, why is that? 

Visit votesmartnv.org for more information.

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• I’ve moved since the last election, how do I update my voter registration? 

Update your address on your voter registration at: www.nvsos.gov/VoterSearch/

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• Am I able to register to vote online? 

If you have a valid driver’s license or identification card issued by the Nevada DMV, you can register to vote online at: registertovote.nv.gov. If you do not have the required credentials, you must register in person with your county election office or mail in a paper application.

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• How do I change my party? 

Update your party or your voter registration at: www.nvsos.gov/VoterSearch/

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WAYS TO VOTE

The Nevada Legislature passed AB321 in 2021, providing Nevadans with more options on how to cast their votes. All Nevadan voters registered before the registration deadline will be sent a ballot in the mail. Voters can:

1. Fill out their ballot at home and return it by mail

2. FIll out their ballot at home and drop it off at a designated polling location

3. Return their mailed ballot and cast their vote in person at a polling location

4. Vote in person at a polling location

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Same-Day Registration:

For new or updated voter registrations, voters can register to vote AND cast their ballot at a designated polling location during Early Voting, Saturday, October 17 – Friday, October 30, 2026, or on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

 

** Voters who want to do Same-Day Registration must have a current, unexpired Nevada-issued ID to complete their voter registration.

 

If a voter does not have a current NV-issued ID, they must provide one of the additional documents below:

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• Military ID

• Bank or Credit Union statement

• Paycheck

• Income tax return

• Car registration or insurance

• Utility Bill

• Mortgage statement or lease agreement

• Any government document