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Every registered voter can vote by mail or  in person.  Every registered voter will receive a ballot mailed to them. You have the option to mail your ballot in and track it using https://myballot.nv.gov 

Click here to find an in-person voting location once voting locations have been assigned.

Learn about Washoe County’s Accessible Voting options at this link.

• Curbside voting
• Accessible voting booths
• Right to assistance

If you are disabled, an overseas citizen, or a uniformed service member or their family there are additional resources to help you vote. Learn about that here.

Yes, if you are registered as an active voter,  you will automatically receive a ballot in the mail. Check your voter status and address at https://www.nvsos.gov/SOSVoterServices/start.aspx  to ensure you receive a ballot.

If you are not an active voter, you must register to vote 14 days before Election Day at https://www.nvsos.gov/SOSVoterServices/start.aspx to receive a ballot in the mail. Otherwise, you can register in person at any voting center and vote in person, even on Election Day.

Nevada Legislators Protected Your Right to Vote

With the passage of Assembly Bill 321 during the 2021 Legislative Session, all registered voters will receive a ballot by mail. You can request to opt-out by submitting this form [English], [Spanish], or [Filipino] to your county clerk.

Voting by mail is secure, convenient and straightforward. Every active registered voter in Nevada is mailed a ballot unless they have opted out, and you can still choose to vote in person if you prefer. If you vote in person, surrender your mailed ballot at the vote center or sign an affirmation if you don’t have it with you. Your mail ballot packet includes three things: your ballot, a secrecy sleeve with instructions and a prepaid return envelope. Read the instructions carefully, mark your ballot and return it by mail or at an approved drop location by the deadline.

When you fill out your mail ballot, follow these simple dos and don’ts to ensure it’s counted:

• Use blue or black ink only and avoid felt-tip markers.
• Don’t sign the ballot itself, and don’t add stickers or stray marks.
• If you make a mistake, draw a line through the incorrect choice and fill in the oval for your new choice—no correction fluid or tape.
• Place only your ballot in your own return envelope; multiple ballots in one envelope will not be counted.
• Sign the outside of your return envelope where indicated; your signature is required for verification.

Return your voted ballot as soon as you can. If you mail it, it must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received by the elections office by the statutory deadline to count. You can also hand-deliver your ballot to any ballot drop box or vote center during early voting or on Election Day. If you’re dropping it off in person before or between early voting and Election Day, use the county registrar of voters office during business hours when vote centers are closed.

A few more helpful tips:

• Track your ballot status through the Nevada Secretary of State’s Ballot Tracking Portal to receive text, email or voice alerts.
• If your envelope is missing a signature or your signature doesn’t match, you’ll be notified to cure your ballot. You can verify your identity by the statutory deadline by phone, online or in person.
• Lost or damaged ballot? Contact the registrar of voters for a replacement. After the mailing deadline, you’ll vote in person to replace it.

Finally, remember that even though Nevada automatically mails ballots, you may still vote in person at any vote center. If you decide to do that, bring your mailed ballot to surrender or sign the required affirmation if you don’t have it—just don’t vote twice.

You can track your ballot using https://myballot.nv.gov. 

Primary Election Day is June 9, 2026
Primary Early Vote is Saturday, May 23rd through Friday, June 5th.

General Election Day is November 3, 2026
General Election Early Vote is Saturday, Oct 17th through Friday, Oct 30th.

Ballots must be dropped off at a drop box location by 7:00 pm on Election Day or postmarked on or before Election Day and received by the Washoe County Registrar of Voters’ office by 5:00 pm on the fourth day following Election Day to be counted.  

Law in Nevada makes voter registration available on the same day as the General Election, but we encourage people to register as soon as possible. 

All voters who are registered to vote no later than 14 days before Election Day will receive a mail-in ballot whether or not they requested one, unless they opt-out.

To read more information and for mail-in ballots in the primary and general elections click here.

Identification and Residency Requirements for First Time Voters

Please be aware if you are a first time voter, you may be required to present I.D. for voting if: (a) The data you provided on your voter registration application did not match the data on file at the Department of Motor Vehicles or Social Security Administration, as applicable; and (b) You did not respond to the letter that was sent to you notifying you of the discrepancy. Your county clerk will notify you if you are required to provide a copy of your identification with your mail ballot. To fulfill this requirement you must submit to your County Clerk/Registrar official identification of both IDENTITY and RESIDENCY with your mail ballot. “Official Identification” means a government-issued, or otherwise official, article or combination of articles, which establishes both the identity and residence (see examples below). 

Please direct any questions regarding mail ballot voting to your respective County Clerk/Registrar or the Elections Division at (775) 684-5705.  More info on ID requirements at this link.

All active registered voters should receive a mail-in ballot, unless they have opted out. If you haven’t received one, check your voter registration information at the NV Secretary of State website to confirm you are an active registered voter.

If you’ve lost your ballot or did not receive one despite being an active registered voter, call the Washoe County Registrar of Voters at 775-328-3670. 

Most people do not need to bring their identification to vote. You only need to bring your ID if you are a new registered voter and fall under the following two categories. 

1. If you are a newly registered voter, who is registering on the same day as you are voting, you will need to have a valid Nevada DMV ID.  An “Interim Document” from the DMV, received upon application for an identification, is sufficient.
2. If you are a newly registered voter, and did not provide identification when registering, you will need to provide valid photo identification at the polls.

Identification and Residency Requirements for First Time Voters

Please be aware if you are a first time voter, you may be required to present I.D. for voting if: (a) The data you provided on your voter registration application did not match the data on file at the Department of Motor Vehicles or Social Security Administration, as applicable; and (b) You did not respond to the letter that was sent to you notifying you of the discrepancy. Your county clerk will notify you if you are required to provide a copy of your identification with your mail ballot. To fulfill this requirement you must submit to your County Clerk/Registrar official identification of both IDENTITY and RESIDENCY with your mail ballot. “Official Identification” means a government-issued, or otherwise official, article or combination of articles, which establishes both the identity and residence (see examples below). 

Please direct any questions regarding mail ballot voting to your respective County Clerk/Registrar or the Elections Division at (775) 684-5705.

Forms of ID may include (See NAC 293.395(2)): 

• A current and valid Nevada driver’s license
• A current and valid identification card issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles
• A current and valid identification card issued by a branch of the Armed Forces of the United States
• A current and valid identification 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 identification card issued by an agency of the State of Nevada or political subdivision thereof or the United States, including, without limitation, a public school, college or university
• Current and valid student identification card from an accredited private school, college or university
• Current and valid United States passport
• Current and valid insurance plan identification 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
• Current and valid tribal identification card

Articles Establishing Residency may include (NAC 293.395(3)):

• Any form of ID set forth above
• Current and valid utility bill, including, without limitation, a bill for electricity, gas, oil, water, sewer, septic, telephone, cellular telephone or cable television
• 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

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