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Q: How do I submit a public records request?
A: Our office is committed to providing access to public records in accordance with NRS 239. All requests to inspect and/or obtain copies of public records mist be made through the office of the Public Information Officer at sospio@sos.nv.gov or your request can be mailed to Public Information Officer, Nevada Secretary of State, 101 North Carson Street, Ste 3, Carson City, NV 89701.
The form you will need to complete is below:
Public Record Request Pursuant to NRS 239 (nvsos.gov)
For additional information about the public records request process, click on the link below:
Public Records Requests | Nevada Secretary of State (nvsos.gov)
Q: Has there ever been widespread voter fraud in a Nevada election?
A: No. We use complex and redundant systems to ensure it does not happen. Every unique situation that appears to be a violation of any state or federal election law is investigated thoroughly.
Q: What is a poll watcher or an observer?
A: Poll watchers or election observers are individuals who may observe steps in the election process. A poll watchers may be members of organizations such as a political party or nonpartisan group, candidate representative, international observers, exit polling groups, academics, or relevant federal and state agencies.
The role of a poll watcher is to observe and monitor the election, without violating voter privacy or disrupting the election. The link below is to the form individuals must acknowledge and sign prior to being allowed to observe in a polling location. This form outlines the process and what is prohibited acts by a poll watcher inside a polling location.
Polling Place Observer Acknowledgment NAC 293.245 (nvsos.gov)
Q: Has there ever been widespread voter fraud in a Nevada election?
A: No. We use complex and redundant systems to ensure it does not happen. Every unique situation that appears to be a violation of any state or federal election law is investigated thoroughly.
Q: What is a poll watcher or an observer?
A: Poll watchers or election observers are individuals who may observe steps in the election process. A poll watchers may be members of organizations such as a political party or nonpartisan group, candidate representative, international observers, exit polling groups, academics, or relevant federal and state agencies.
The role of a poll watcher is to observe and monitor the election, without violating voter privacy or disrupting the election. The link below is to the form individuals must acknowledge and sign prior to being allowed to observe in a polling location. This form outlines the process and what is prohibited acts by a poll watcher inside a polling location.
Polling Place Observer Acknowledgment NAC 293.245 (nvsos.gov)
Q: What is voter intimidation?
A: Voter intimidation includes several actions, including interfering with voters at the polls. It is currently illegal under NRS 293.2543 through NRS 293.2549 and under federal laws.
Q: Who do I tell if I feel that I’ve been a victim of voter intimidation or other elections-related crime?
A: If it was an act of violence, call 911.
For any other election-related crimes, contact our office at this number (the number they called; (775) 684-5705) and we will notify the Elections Integrity Task Force (EITF) who will take appropriate action. Additionally, we request you fill out an Elections Integrity Violation Report (EIVR) so that we can formally track and address the issue. They are located online at this site: Report Potential Election Law Violation in Nevada
Q: What is an EIVR (Election Integrity Violation Report)
A: An Elections Integrity Violation Report is a simple written report notifying this office about a violation of Title 24 Election Law (Nevada Revised Statutes). It is not a police report. If you want to report an act of violence, please call 911. To file an EIVR, you can find the document at: Election Integrity Violation Report
Q: May I submit an EIVR anonymously?
A: No, you cannot submit one anonymously. It is important that we can follow up with you about the complaint to get additional details, documentation, pictures, or information that you may have.
Q: Why does it take 10-15 days after the election to show my final vote history?
A: Election results are unofficial until they have been canvassed by the counties and certified by the State. State law allows correctly post-marked mail ballots to be received by the county clerk until 5pm on the fourth day after the election per NRS 293.317. After all in-person and mail ballots have been counted, the clerks count the provisional ballots. Once these remaining ballots have been counted, the clerks must certify their election results to their county commissioners and transmit the results to the Secretary of State by the 10th day following the election per NRS 293.387. The information is posted to www.NVSOS.gov/votersearch within 48 hours.
Q: Does same-day registration enable voter fraud?
A: No. There are many measures in place to prevent and identify attempted voter fraud within the same-day registration process. To same-day register a voter must have a valid Nevada driver’s license or Nevada ID card and must present it to the election official at their polling place; this prevents non-Nevada residents from fraudulently utilizing the same-day registration process. In addition, before the same-day registration provisional ballots are counted, a statewide report is run that compares the names and driver’s license/ID card numbers of all provisional voters to ensure only one ballot will be counted per voter. This report also compares all provisional voters to all the in-person and by-mail voters whose ballots were already counted to ensure provisional voters have not already voted. Voters who commit voter fraud are guilty of a category D felony and are prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Even attempting to vote more than once in the same election is voter fraud.
Q: Who is eligible to register to vote? What are the qualifications to register to vote in Nevada?
A: Nevada law has specific requirements you must follow before you are eligible to vote. Below are the specific requirements.
- Be at least 18 years of age on or before Election Day.
- Be a U.S. Citizen.
- Be a resident of Nevada for 30 days preceding any election.
- Not currently serving a term of imprisonment for a felony, and/or;
- Not have been declared mentally incompetent by a court of law.
Individuals who are 17 years old and meet all the other qualifications to register to vote can pre-register to vote using any of the means available. A person who has preregistered to vote automatically becomes a registered voter on their birthday, unless the preregistration has been cancelled.
Q: Can I register to vote online?
A: Yes, you may register to vote online on our website here with a valid Nevada Driver's License or Nevada ID.
Q: Where do I send my voter registration form once I’ve filled it out?
A: If you are registering to vote in Nevada, return your completed application via mail or in person at:
• Your County Clerk/Registrar of Voters office;
• Your City Clerk Office; or
• Nevada Department of Motor VehiclesQ: What happens after I submit my voter registration application?
A: When you application is received by the clerk/registrar, they will process and verify your voter registration application for accuracy, ensure your information matches with the Department of Motor Vehicles, Social Security Administration and Vital Statics. Once you are registered to vote in Nevada, you will receive a voter registration card by mail from your County Clerk/Registrar of Voters office, as well as a sample ballot prior to the Primary or General Elections. Sample ballots contain information on the offices up for election in your precinct and questions appearing on the actual ballot. They also contain information about your precinct, your party affiliation, the name and address of your polling place and early voting schedule and locations.
If you do not receive your voter registration card or sample ballot, please contact your local City Clerk or County Clerk/Registrar of Voters to verify that your application was received and processed.
Q: How can I confirm I am registered to vote or change my voter registration?
A: You can view or update your voter registration information, please go to My Voter File.
Q: How do I cancel my voter registration?
A: You can cancel your voter registration by visiting Voter Registration Search (nvsos.gov) or you can submit a written request directly to the County Clerk/Registrar.
Q: Can I vote if I’ve been convicted of a crime?
A: If you are not currently serving a term of imprisonment for a felony conviction, you are eligible to vote. For more about AB431 and the restoration of voting rights, click here.
Q: Do I declare my political party affiliation when I register to vote?
A: Yes, when you register to vote, you will be asked to indicate your party affiliation. You also have the option to register as a Nonpartisan voter, meaning you have no political party affiliation. If you chose Nonpartisan or one of the minor parties, during a primary election you will only see on your ballot the offices that are nonpartisan.
Q: I didn’t vote in the last election; do I need to re-register?
A: If you did not vote in the last election, and you did not return a postcard mailed to you pursuant to NRS 293.530, your voter registration will be put into inactive status. "Inactive Voter" status includes any voter for whom a county has received: 1) a returned residency confirmation mailing without a forwarding address within the same county, or 2) information obtained through the United States Postal Service National Change of Address (NCOA) database indicating that a voter has moved outside the county. An inactive voter is eligible to vote so long as they have met all other legal requirements to vote. If you do not vote in two consecutive federal elections, your local County Clerk/Registrar of Voters office must CANCEL your registration, pursuant to the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA). If your voter registration is cancelled, you must re-register to vote. You can check your voter information anytime online at My Voter File.
Q: Can register to vote during Early Voting or on Election Day?
A: Yes, you can do “Same Day Registration”. If you wish to utilize the same-day registration process you must have a valid Nevada driver’s license or Nevada ID card and you must vote in-person at a polling location. (Tribal ID cards may also be used if they meet certain requirements - see "Can I use my tribal ID card to same-day register?" below.) Any other form of identification, including a military ID or passport, cannot be used for same-day registration to prove your identity. At the polling location you will present your Nevada driver’s license or Nevada ID card to the election official and be provided the opportunity to register or update your existing registration. If your Nevada driver’s license or Nevada ID card does not have your current residential address you will also need to present a valid proof of residence. The following items can be used as proof of residence:
- A military identification card;
- A utility bill, including, without limitation, a bill for electric, gas, oil, water, sewer, septic, telephone, cellular telephone or cable television service;
- A bank or credit union statement;
- A paycheck;
- An income tax return;
- A statement concerning the mortgage, rental or lease of a residence;
- A motor vehicle registration;
- A property tax statement;
- Any other document issued by a governmental agency; or
- A tribal identification card.
Once you have provided the required identification and completed the registration process, you will be given a ballot. This ballot may be a provisional ballot (see below for more information on provisional ballots).
Q: Can I use my tribal ID card to same-day register to vote?
A: Yes; however, per NRS 237.200 a tribal ID card can only be used to identify a person if it contains:
- The full legal name of the holder of the card;
- The date of birth of the holder of the card;
- A unique number assigned to the holder of the card;
- A digital photograph of the full face of the holder of the card;
- The address of the principal residence of the holder of the card;
- A physical description of the holder of the card, including, without limitation, the height, weight, hair color and eye color of the holder of the card;
- The usual signature of the holder of the card;
- The date on which the card is issued; and
- A reference to the tribal government which issued the card
Q: I have not yet received my official Nevada Driver’s License or Nevada ID card in the mail; can I use the temporary, paper version to same-day register?
A: Yes. The temporary paper driver’s license or ID card from the DMV is called an “interim document” and is a legitimate and verifiable piece of identification.
Q: I recently moved to Nevada and do not yet have a Nevada Driver’s License or Nevada ID card, can I same-day register?
A: No. To same-day register you must have a valid Nevada driver’s license or ID card. There are no exceptions to this rule.
Q: Can I challenge someone’s voter registration?
A: A written challenge may be filed 30 days prior to election day and no later than 25 days prior to election day with the County Clerk/Registrar (May 13, 2024 – May 17, 2024). NRS 293.547(1)
Written Challenge Affirmation (nvsos.gov)
Q: What is a “Presidential Preference Primary”?
A: It is a primary election wherein a voter indicates a preference for a particular candidate to be a major party’s nominee for the presidency. This is a non-binding election by State law; it is up to the major parties to decide how to allocate delegates. State parties award delegates according to the party’s system of delegate allocation and these delegates then vote to formally select a candidate as their presidential nominee at the party’s national convention. Presidential preference primaries are conducted by state and county election officials, while caucuses are conducted by the parties themselves. The Secretary of State's Office is not involved in the party run caucuses.
Q: When is Primary Election Day?
A: The Primary Election is held on the 2nd Tuesday in June of each even-number years (NRS 293.175(1)). For 2024 it will be held on June 11, 2024.
Q: Is the State of Nevada a “Closed” or “Open” Primary state?
A: The State of Nevada is a closed primary state. This means you must be registered to one of the major political parties to vote in that party’s primary election. For example, only voters who are registered to a major political party may vote for that respective parties’ candidates for nomination to appear on the general election ballot. There are a number of nonpartisan local and state offices that can also appear on a primary ballot. These races are open for all voters. An open primary is when a voter is not required to be affiliated with a political party in order to vote for partisan candidates.
Q: When is the last day I can register to vote for the upcoming Primary Election?
A: The last day you can register to vote or update your voter information by mail or in person is Tuesday, May 14, 2024. After that date you can only register to vote or update your voter information online at Nevada Voter Registration (nv.gov)
Q: When is early voting for the Primary Election?
A: Early Voting starts on Saturday, May 25, 2024 and ends Friday, June 7, 2024.
Q: When is the last day I can register to vote or update my voter registration and receive a mail-in ballot?
A: The last day County Clerks/Registrar will mail out ballots to voters that have registered to vote or updated their voter registration for the Primary Election is Tuesday, May 28, 2024.
Q: What is the last day a mail-in ballot can be received to be counted, that has a postmark of election day?
A: For the Primary Election, the last day is Saturday, June 15, 2024, by 5:00 p.m.
Q: What is the last day I can cure my mail-in ballot if it has been challenged?
A: The last day to cure a challenged mail-in ballot is Monday, June 17, 2024, by 5:00 p.m.
Q: What is the last day I can opt-out of receiving a mail-in ballot for the Primary Election?
A: The last day to submit an opt-out request for the primary election is April 12, 2024, or 60 days prior to election day.
Q: When should I expect to receive my sample ballot in the mail for the Primary Election?
A: Please contact your County Clerk/Registrar for this information because it could vary from county to county. Per NRS 293.565, 293C.530 and NAC 293.120 it is recommended that sample ballots be distributed before early voting begins with a recommended date of May 8, 2024.
Q: When will mail-in ballots start to be mailed out?
A: UOCAVA voters will start to receive their ballots 45 days before election day, April 27, 2024. Voters that are having their ballots mailed out of state they will be mailed 40 days before election day or May 2, 2024. All mail-in ballots will be mailed out no later than 20 days prior to election day, however we advise you contact your County Clerk/Registrar to confirm the date your mail-in ballot will be in the postal system.
Q: When will I be able to access NVEASE?
A: This portal will be active 45 days prior to election day, which is Saturday, April 27, 2024, and will be closed on election day at 7:00 p.m. when the polls close.
Q: When is the last day for the Board of County Commissioners to canvass votes?
A: For the Primary Election it is June 21, 2024
Q: When will the Supreme Court canvass the votes?
A: For the Primary Election it is November 26, 2024.
Q: Why did I receive a ballot in the mail when I did not request one?
A: That was caused by the passage of Assembly Bill 321 during the 2021 Legislative Session and now codified in NRS293.269911. As a result, all active registered voters in Nevada will receive mail ballots. If you have not registered to vote 14 days prior to each election, you will not receive a mail-in ballot and will have to vote in person during early voting or on Election Day.
Q: I haven’t received my ballot in the mail, and it shows it was mailed, what should I do?
A: If you have not received a ballot within a week of your ballot being mailed, please contact your County Clerk or Registrar of Voters.
Q: Do I have to use a stamp when I mail in my ballot? Do I have to mail it in?
A: All ballots come with a secure pre-addressed, postage-paid ballot return envelope that must be used for returning the ballot. Once you sign the outside of the envelope on the signature line, you can simply drop that in the mail. You can also return it to your county Clerk/Registrar. When you go to drop it off, someone with the Clerk/Registrar’s office will verify the ballot is signed and sealed, and then will place it in a secure ballot box.
Q: I don’t trust the postal service; can I still vote using my mail-in ballot?
A: Yes, you may fill it out and bring it to a secure drop-off location established by your county clerk/registrar. 2024 voting locations - Early Voting and Election Day Locations and Drop Off locations.
Q: Is there a difference between the mail-in ballot and an absentee ballot?
A: No, they are the exact same form and are processed the exact same way. The term ‘Absentee Ballot’ was removed from our statutes by Assembly Bill 321 during the 2021 Legislative Session.
Q: What is the deadline to return my ballot?
A: You can drop your mail ballot off at an official drop-box in your county or mail it in. If you choose to submit your ballot to a vote center, polling location or clerk/registrars office, it must be dropped off by 7:00pm on Election Day for it to be counted. Mail-in ballots that are postmarked on or before the day of the election AND received by the 4th day after election day by 5 p.m., will be accepted as received and processed according to Nevada State law.
Q: What happens if I mail my ballot back the day after the election?
A: If your mail-in ballot is received too late it will be received and challenged as “Too Late” and will not be processed.
Q: If I mail my ballot in, when will my vote be counted?
A: Nevada counties can start processing votes cast through mail-in ballots 15 days before election day. However, the Board of County Commissioners & Carson City Board of Supervisors do not certify the election until “no later than the 10th day after Election Day”. That is when your vote will officially be considered “counted”.
Q: Is it possible to get two ballots in the mail?
A: Yes, it is possible to get two ballots, but that does not mean someone can vote twice. If you misplace your ballot and request another from your county clerk/registrar, you will get a second ballot in the mail. If you then find your first ballot, you will have two ballots in-hand. However, the bar code on the first ballot will have been canceled so it cannot be used and would be caught if submitted. A photo of someone with two ballots on social media does not mean they can vote twice or that the system is broken. Voting twice or attempting to vote twice is illegal.
Q: What does it mean to “opt-out”?
A: When you ‘opt-out’ of receiving a mail ballot, you are stating that you do not want to receive a mail ballot. Your county Clerk/ Registrar will then ensure that your name is not on the list of those active registered voters who will receive a mail ballot. When the Clerk/Registrar is ready to order or print ballots, your ballot will not be created.
Q: May I opt-out now?
A: Yes, you may submit the ‘opt-out’ form now, but there is a deadline to submit prior to before each Election. If you submit an ‘opt-out’ form 60 days prior to any Election, you will NOT receive a mail ballot for the Presidential Preference Primary, the Primary or General Election, or any future elections.
Q: What happens if I get a ballot and then want to change my party affiliation?
A: You are still able to change your party affiliation. Once you change your party affiliation (either online at www.registertovote.nv.gov, in person), your county Clerk/Registrar will automatically cancel the previous ballot, making it invalid, and will reissue you another ballot. The previous ballot will not work and if it is cast, the county Election Management System will recognize that it has been canceled as soon as the envelope is scanned, and it will prevent the ballot from being counted.
Q: Is there a way I can track my ballot?
A: Yes, you can register for a service called BallotTrax. To sign up for this service click on the following link: State of Nevada (ballottrax.net)
Q: What is stopping someone from photocopying their ballot?
A: Ballots are printed on special paper and use special bar codes that make each vote unique. A duplicate would be flagged in our voter management system and referred for investigation. It is illegal to vote or attempt to vote twice in an election.
Q: I heard third-party organizations are collecting ballots to turn them in. Are they safe?
A: We do not recommend the use of third-party organizations to return your ballot. This activity had previously been illegal, but the passage of Assembly Bill 321 made it legal to collect ballots for others. These organizations may be well intentioned, but they are not your county elections officials. Instead, we recommend you either return your ballot by mail or bring it to a secure drop-off location.
2024 Voting Locations - Early Voting and Election Day Locations and Drop Off locations.
Q: Should I trust the USPS (United States Postal Service)? Can they handle the volume of mail?
A: Yes, the USPS and the office of the Secretary of State have a long and successful relationship and work alongside of them during peak election mail periods. The USPS handles a tremendous volume of mail daily and the coming surge in elections related mail does not even begin to get close to their max capacity. For example, if everyone who gets a ballot mailed it in on the same day, this would still be less than 30% of their capacity.
Q: I made a mistake on my ballot? What can I do to fix it?
A: If you mark the wrong candidate, you can cross out the candidate you mistakenly selected and mark the oval next to the correct candidate. Do not make an identifying mark next to the change, such as your initials, because that voids the ballot. In that instance, contact the election official in your county for assistance.
Q: How often will election night results be updated on your webpage?
A: Election night results will be initially updated shortly after the close of polls and the last voter voting. After that, they will be updated routinely until the final update after the canvass of the vote by the respective Boards of County Commissioners/Board of Supervisors.
Q: When can I expect to start seeing election night results being reported?
A: Once the Secretary of State has received confirmation from all the county clerks and registrars that the polls on election day are closed and all present voter in a polling location have cast their ballot (NAC 293.217(3)), results of the election will be posted.
Q: Where can I find election results from prior years?
A: You may review prior years Elections results on our website here. Hardcopies of election returns from any election may by obtained by contacting this office by phone or email.
Q: How can I get election results on election night?
A: The Secretary of State's office provides election night results on our Silver State Elections website.
Q: Does Nevada allow for write-in candidates?
A: No, the State of Nevada does not allow individuals to write in a candidate’s name for any office. (NRS 293.270 (2))
Q: Is there a limit to the dollar amount of contributions I can accept as a candidate from one donor?
A: Yes. The limit is $5,000 for the primary election and $5,000 for the general election, for a maximum of $10,000. If you receive more than $5,000 from any person and lose the primary election, you must return any amount in excess of $5,000 to the contributor (NRS 294A.100 and NRS 294A.160).
Q: What if I don’t have a primary election? Can I still receive the maximum of $10,000?
A: Yes.
Q: Is there a limit to the dollar amount of contributions a Committee for Political Action (PAC) can receive from one donor?
A: No. There is no limit to the dollar amount of contributions a PAC can receive or give to another PAC. However, PACs are still limited as to the amount they can contribute to an individual candidate (NRS 294A.100).
Q: What is an in-kind contribution?
A: The value of goods or services provided in-kind for which money would have otherwise been paid (NRS 294A.007). For example, a person donates billboard space to a candidate free of charge. This would be an in-kind contribution, the value of which would be what it would normally cost to rent the billboard space.
Q: Can I make an anonymous contribution to a candidate?
A: No. Anonymous contributions of $100 or more are prohibited (NRS 294A.190).
Q: Can I contribute to a candidate in the name of another person?
A: No. Contributing in the name of another person, sometimes known as conduit or straw contributions, is prohibited by law (NRS 294A.122).
Q: Are the Contribution and Expense Reports (C&E Reports) the only finance forms I must file?
A: No. If you receive more than $6,000 in annual compensation you must file a Financial Disclosure Statement (FDS) with the Secretary of State’s Office (NRS 281.561).
Q: How long does someone have to be in the office before they can be recalled?
A: A six months wait only applies to those who are not a Senator or Assemblyman/woman in the legislature. For those in the legislature, the petition can be filed starting on Feb 14, 2025 since the session starts on Feb 3, 2025 (85th session)and the NV Constitution states, “No such petition shall be circulated or filed against any officer until he has actually held his office six (6) months, save and except that it may be filed against a senator or assemblyman in the legislature at any time after ten (10) days from the beginning of the first session after his election”.
Q: Can anyone file a petition for recall?
A: There are some limitations to who can file it. NRS 306.015 states that the Notice of Intent must be filed by those proposing to circulate the petition, (up to three people), who must meet the qualifications of 306.015 including that they must have voted in the election at which the person they are seeking to recall was elected.
Some states have limitations on recalling elections for ethical or legal violations, but Nevada does not. It isn’t up to us (in other words) to state if it is a “good or bad reason”. The requirement is that the petition must have a 200-word description: “They shall set forth in said petition, in not exceeding two hundred (200) words, the reasons why said recall is demanded.”
Q: Does it go to a Special Election?
A: Yes, if the petition is filed (and has enough validated signatures) then it must go to a special election within 30 days.
Q: Who can demand a recount?
A: Pursuant to NRS 293.403(1), a candidate that was defeated at any election may demand and receive a recount of the vote for office for which he or she is a candidate to determine the number of votes received for the candidate and the number of votes received for the person who won the election.
NRS 293.403(2) states that any voter can demand a recount for a ballot question within 3 working days after the canvass of the vote and the certification.
Q: When does the canvass occur?
A: According to NRS 293.387, for county offices, the Board of County Commissioners must canvass not later than the 10th day after the Election Day.
For statewide and multi-county offices and ballot questions, NRS 293.395 requires the Nevada Supreme Court to canvass on the fourth Tuesday of November after each general election.
Q: When does a request for a recount need to be submitted?
A: Within 3 working days after the canvass of the vote.
Q: What do I need to submit as a candidate who demands a recount?
A: The candidate who demands the recount will file a written demand with the officer with whom the candidate filed his or her declaration of candidacy and deposits in advance the estimated costs of the recount with that officer. It does not need to be on a specific form.
The payment must be cash, certified check, or money order, and not a personal check.
Q: What is included in the cost estimates for the recount?
A: NAC 293.375 provides details regarding what is used to determine each county estimate for the cost of a recount.
Q: When does the recount process start after the demand has been made?
A: The recount must start within five days of receiving the demand and must be completed within 5 days once it has commenced.
Q: If I demand a recount, can I withdraw that demand?
A: Yes. NAC 293.371 clarifies that a person who demands a recount of votes may withdraw the demand by filing a withdrawal in writing with the officer with whom the person filed the demand at any time before the completion of the recount.
If that occurs, each county or city clerk who was conducting the recount must stop the recount as soon as practicable after the person demanding the recount files the withdrawal of the demand. A person who withdraws a demand for a recount of votes may not request a continuation of the recount or a new recount of those votes.
Q: Would someone have to pay if they demand a recount and then withdraw it?
A: Yes. If a person files a withdrawal of a demand for a recount, each county or city clerk who was conducting the recount must determine the actual cost incurred before the withdrawal was filed. If the sum deposited for the purpose of the recount:
(a) Is less than the cost of the recount at the time of the withdrawal, the person shall, upon demand, pay the deficiency to the county clerk, city clerk or Secretary of State, as applicable.
(b) Is in excess of the cost of the recount at the time of the withdrawal, the excess must be refunded to the person.
Battle Mountain Band Council
Early Voting
- Admin Meeting Room Building B - 37 Mtn View Dr, Battle Mtn, NV
- November 1st | 8am-6pm
Ballot Drop-Off
- Admin Meeting Room Building B - 37 Mtn View Dr, Battle Mtn, NV
- October 21st - 25th & October 28th - November 1st | 8am-5pm
Election Day
- Admin Meeting Room Building B - 37 Mtn View Dr, Battle Mtn, NV
- November 5th | 7am-7pm
Carson Colony Community Council
Ballot Drop-Off
- Carson Elder Center - 401 Washoe St, Carson City, NV
- October 19th & October 26th | 10am-12pm
- October 21st & October 28th | 2pm-6pm
- October 23rd & October 30th | 8am-12pm
- November 5th | 7am-12pm
Confederated Tribes of Goshute
There is currently no polling location/dropbox on this reservation, we recommend reaching out to your tribal leadership if you would like to see one placed here!
Dresslerville Community Council
Ballot Drop-Off
- Washoe Tribe Community Center – 828 Me Hu St, Gardnerville, NV
- October 25th | 3pm-6pm
- October 31st | 10am-1pm
Election Day
- Washoe Tribe Community Center – 828 Me Hu St, Gardnerville, NV
- November 5th | 7am-7pm
Duck Valley Shoshone-Paiute Tribe
Early Voting
- Human Development Center Dance Studio - 1284 OPD Rd, Owyhee, NV
- October 19th & October 26th | 10am-2pm MST
- October 21st – October 25th | 8am-6pm MST
- October 28th – November 1st | 8am-6pm MST
Election Day
- Human Development Center Dance Studio - 1284 OPD Rd, Owyhee, NV
- November 5th | 7am-7pm
Duckwater Shoshone Tribe
Early Voting
- Duckwater Gym - 511 Duckwater Falls Rd, Duckwater, NV
- October 22nd | 10am-4pm
Elko Band Council
Early Voting
- Elko Indian Colony Gym – 2250 Indian View Heights Dr, Elko, NV
- October 23rd & October 30th | 9am-5pm
Ely Shoshone Tribe
Election Day
- Education Center - 250 Heritage Dr, Ely, NV
- November 5th | 7am-7pm
Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe
Early Voting
- Community Learning Center - 8955 Mission Rd, Fallon, NV
- October 19th | 10am-4pm
- November 1st | 8am-6pm
Ballot Drop-Off
- Admin Office – 565 Rio Vista Dr, Fallon, NV
- October 19th - November 1st | 8am-5pm
- November 5th | 8am-5pm
Election Day
- Community Learning Center - 8955 Mission Rd, Fallon, NV
- November 5th | 7am-7pm
Ft. McDermitt Paiute-Shoshone Tribe
Early Voting
- Admin Building - 111 N Rd, McDermitt, NV
- October 19th | 10am-2pm
- October 23rd | 9am-4pm
Ballot Drop-Off
- Admin Building – 111 N Rd, McDermitt, NV
- October 19th - November 1st | 8am-5pm
Election Day
- Admin Building – 111 N Rd, McDermitt, NV
- November 5th | 7am-7pm
Fort Mojave Indian Tribe
There is currently no polling location/dropbox on this reservation, we recommend reaching out to your tribal leadership if you would like to see one placed here!
Las Vegas Paiute Tribe
There is currently no polling location/dropbox on this reservation, we recommend reaching out to your tribal leadership if you would like to see one placed here!
Lovelock Paiute Tribe
Early Voting
- Admin Building - 201 Bowean St, Lovelock, NV
- October 26th & November 1st | 10am-2pm
Ballot Drop-Off
- Admin Building - 201 Bowean St, Lovelock, NV
- October 19th - November 1st | 8am-5pm
Election Day
- Admin Building - 201 Bowean St, Lovelock, NV
- November 5th | 7am-7pm
Moapa Band of Paiutes
Election Day
- Admin Building - 1 Lincoln St, Moapa, NV
- November 5th | 7am-7pm
Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe
Early Voting
- Admin Office - 208 Capitol Hill, Nixon, NV
- October 19th - November 1st | 7am-7pm
Election Day
- Admin Office - 208 Capital Hill, Nixon, NV
- November 5th | 7am-7pm
- Natchez Elementary - 1 NW-447, Wadsworth, NV
- November 5th | 7am-7pm
Reno-Sparks Indian Colony
Early Voting
- Reno Multipurpose Room - 34 Reservation Rd, Building #A, Reno, NV
- October 19th - November 1st | 10am-6pm (Closed Sundays)
Ballot Drop-Off
- Smoke Shop 6 – 7655 Pyramid Way, Sparks, NV
- October 19th - November 1st | 10am-6pm
Election Day
- Reno Gym - 34 Reservation Rd, Building #B, Reno, NV
- November 5th | 7am-7pm
- Hungry Valley Community Center - 9075 Eagle Canyon Dr, Sparks, NV
- November 5th | 7am-7pm
South Fork Band Council
There is currently no polling location/dropbox on this reservation, we recommend reaching out to your tribal leadership if you would like to see one placed here!
Stewart Community Council
Election Day
- Stewart Community Center Gym - 465 Clear Creek Ave, Carson City, NV
- November 5th | 7am-7pm
Summit Lake Paiute Tribe
Early Voting
- Admin Building – 2255 Green Vista Dr, Ste 401, Sparks, NV
- October 19th - November 1st | 10am-6pm
Election Day
- Admin Building – 2255 Green Vista Dr, Sparks, NV
- November 5th | 7am-7pm
Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone
There is currently no polling location/dropbox on this reservation, we recommend reaching out to your tribal leadership if you would like to see one placed here!
Timbisha Shoshone Tribe
There is currently no polling location/dropbox on this reservation, we recommend reaching out to your tribal leadership if you would like to see one placed here!
Walker River Paiute Tribe
Early Voting
- Tribal Court House - 1018 Hospital Rd, Schurz, NV
- October 19th & October 26th | 10am-2pm
- October 21st – October 25th | 10am-6pm
- October 28th – November 1st | 10am-6pm
Election Day
- Tribal Court House - 1018 Hospital Rd, Schurz, NV
- November 5th | 7am-7pm
Washoe Tribe of Nevada & California
There is currently no polling location/dropbox on this reservation, we recommend reaching out to your tribal leadership if you would like to see one placed here!
Wells Band Council
Election Day
- Wells Band Gym - 2012 Doza St, Wells, NV 89835
- November 5th | 7am-7pm
Winnemucca Indian Colony
There is currently no polling location/dropbox on this reservation, we recommend reaching out to your tribal leadership if you would like to see one placed here!
Woodfords Community Council
There is currently no polling location/dropbox on this reservation, we recommend reaching out to your tribal leadership if you would like to see one placed here!
Yerington Paiute Tribe
Early Voting
- Tribal Headquarters - 171 Campbell Ln, Yerington, NV
- October 19th & October 26th | 11am-3pm
- October 21st – October 25th | 9am-5pm
- October 28th – November 1st | 9am-5pm
Ballot Drop-Off
- Yerington Smoke Shop - 601 West Bridge St, Yerington, NV
- October 19th - November 1st | 9am-5pm
Election Day
- Conference Room - 171 Campbell Ln, Yerington, NV
- November 5th | 7am-7pm
Yomba Shoshone Tribe
Election Day
- Community Building – 1 Newe Rd, Reese River Valley, NV
- November 5th | 7am-7pm
- Admin Meeting Room Building B - 37 Mtn View Dr, Battle Mtn, NV
Election workers make delivering democracy to the citizen of Nevada possible by ensuring polling places operate smoothly. These individuals are hard at work before the first voter arrives and are ready to assist every person who enters the polling location.
Here is a glimpse into what an election worker could expect when working at a polling location.
- Arrive early! In the State of Nevada, Election Day polls open at 7:00 am so ensure you are there early enough to set everything up to start processing voters right when the doors open.
- Opening the polling location is one of the many responsibilities for elections workers. This involves setting up voting stations and check-in tables, distributing supplies, hanging signs so voters know where to vote, and making sure all voting machines are set up and ready for the voters.
- Throughout Election Day you’ll be assigned any number of tasks including checking in voters, answering voter questions, assisting with issues, and passing out “I Voted” stickers.
- Checking in voters and distributing ballots: When voters arrive, you’ll check them in and provide them with the means to cast their ballot on the ballot marking device and instructions on using the voting machines.
- Registering voters: Nevada offers “Same Day Registration” to those voters that qualify.
- Providing special assistance to voters who need it: Some voters may request your assistance operating a voting machine, especially if the voter has a disability or requires language assistance.
- Answering voters’ questions: Voters may have questions about their ballot and why they do not see certain races.
- Issuing provisional ballots: If a voter is issued a provisional ballot you will need to provide additional instructions on how to verify if it was accepted or if they need to provide additional information to the Clerk or Registrar.
- Prior to closing the polls, you will have the last rush of voters. If a voter is in line by 7:00 pm they will be checked in so they can vote.
- Closing the Polls can start happening once the last voter has been checked in. Make sure to assist your fellow election worker with any tasks that need to be completed. This includes cleaning up, making sure all materials are safely and securely shut down and ready to be transported.
What are some of the things I can do to prepare myself for working at a polling location?
- Be prepared for a long day. Get plenty of rest and wear comfortable shoes and clothes. Dress in layers in case it is cold in the facility. Wear something patriotic, but leave any clothing, stickers, etc., supporting a political candidate, issue, or organization.
- Pack what you need for the full day. Make sure you have plenty of food, drinks, and any other items to sustain you throughout the day.
- Know your job duties. Be prepared as possible by completing poll worker training, review any training materials that have been provided to you, and ask questions before and during the day if you’re unsure of how to handle something.
- We know it will be a long day and working with a new group of people can be tough. Having a great attitude and spreading good vibes can help keep morale high.
- As an election worker your job is to make sure every eligible voter can cast a ballot, no matter who they’re voting for. Make sure every voter feels safe and welcome at your polling location.
- Make every voter’s experience a positive and empowering one. As an election worker, you can help shape their experience, create positive memories of voting, and make lifelong voters out of everyone you meet.
Who is eligible to be an election worker?
- Must be a registered voter in the State of Nevada.
- Must not be a candidate or a member of a candidate’s immediate family.
- Must be at least 18 years of age or;
- 16- and 17-year-olds may serve as a student election worker.
If you are interested in being an election worker, click here to complete the “Election Worker Interest Form”.