Power at the Polls

young adults voting

Everyone has the power to make a difference, and one way to do this is by casting a ballot on or before Election Day.  This year, the general election will be on Tuesday, November 5. In Nevada, there are federal, state and local races as well as ballot initiatives that will be decided on Election Day. This is your opportunity to have your voice heard.

However, before casting any ballot, do your homework. Learn about the candidates and issues. Then, you can make an informed decision. The Nevada Secretary of State will send out a sample ballot before the election to each register voter, so you will have an opportunity to learn about the candidates and issues.

If you have not yet registered to vote, you can do so online via the Secretary of State’s website by October 22. (Note: If you register to vote online on or after October 22, you must vote in person and show ID, since it will be within 14 days of the election.) In addition, the law allows for people to register for the first time or update their existing registration on Election Day. However, if you do this, you will need to show a valid Nevada driver’s license or ID card to prove your residence, among other requirements. 

If you are already registered, you can use the website to verify your voter registration information, update your mail ballot preference, view your voting history, find a polling location, see who your elected representatives are, and view a sample ballot. 

If you can’t make it to the polls on Election Day, or want to vote early, you can do that as well. Early voting begins on October 19 and runs through November 1.  There are several ways to vote early. You can mail in your ballot (must be postmarked by November 5), drop your completed ballot at one of the designated polling locations, or vote at a polling site set up for early voting. 

Here are some helpful links relating to the upcoming election. Regardless of when you vote, just remember to do it.

Nevada Secretary of State – voting information

General Election Information

Registering to vote

Same day voting

Early voting sites and polling locations