The top election official in a key northern Nevada swing county is taking a stress-related leave of absence with just over a month to go before Election Day, creating a sense of uncertainty about election operations in a county that has been under near-constant attack from conspiracy theorists since former President Donald Trump lost it in 2020.
If you go to a polling place in person, you will find election workers who help the train of democracy run smoothly — from signing people in before casting their ballot to helping guide the line. In other words, their job is to keep the process as orderly as possible. And you can be part of that, too, if you meet the requirements.
Here’s what else you need to know about voting on Election Day in Nevada.
Below, you’ll find The Nevadan’s digestible step-by-step guide for first-time voters. Because we’ve all been there!
Considering the significance of this year’s election — not to mention predictions that turnout will be high — we’ve put together a quick guide on everything you need to know about early voting in Nevada.
Whether you just turned 18 years old, recently became a US citizen, or recently moved to Nevada, registering to vote is necessary in order to participate in the November elections. We know how daunting it can be to do anything government related, so that’s why we put together this quick explainer on how to register to vote in Nevada.
Since 2020, when the country was dealing with the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, most Nevada voters have used mail ballots to cast their votes. It was so effective in ensuring everyone got the ability to vote that in 2022, lawmakers made it so that all active voters are sent a mail ballot come election season.
The Nevada Harris for President campaign saw a surge in momentum from volunteers, and community advocates agree that the vice president has sparked a new fire for many, including minority voters who had been underwhelmed by their options in this year’s presidential election.
Commissioners in Nevada's second most populous county certified the results of two local recounts on Tuesday, reversing course on a controversial vote against certification that spurred legal action and put Washoe County in unchartered legal territory.
