2026 Voting Guides

Nevada voting guide

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Here’s what you need to vote in Nevada.

Check Your Registration

Even if you voted last time, check that you’re still registered. Check your registration

Register by:
  • By mail or in person: Tues., Oct. 6
  • Online, to still get a mail ballot: Wed., Oct. 21
  • In person at the polls: Tues., Nov. 3

Missed it? You can register and vote at the same time during early voting or on Election Day if you bring a Nevada driver's license or ID card.

Key Dates

  • Counties begin mailing ballots to in-state voters (through Oct. 12)
  • Last day to register by mail (postmarked) or in person at the county office before same-day registration
  • Early in-person voting begins
  • Last day (5 p.m.) to register or update and still be mailed a ballot; after this, new registrants vote in person
  • Early in-person voting ends
  • Election Day — polls open 7 a.m.–7 p.m.; mail ballots must be postmarked today or dropped off by 7 p.m.
  • Mail ballots with an unclear postmark must arrive by 5 p.m.
  • Mail ballots postmarked by Election Day must arrive by 5 p.m.
  • Deadline (5 p.m.) to fix a signature problem on your mail ballot or give required ID
  • Counties finish the official canvass of results
  • Nevada Supreme Court and Secretary of State canvass the statewide vote

Your Voting Checklist

  • Vote early in person from Sat., Oct. 17 to Fri., Oct. 30.
  • Vote by mail. Every active registered voter gets a ballot in the mail.
    Return it by Tues., Nov. 3.
    Problem with your ballot? If your signature is missing or doesn't match, your county will contact you so you can fix it. Track your ballot
  • Vote on Election Day, Tues., Nov. 3, 7 a.m.–7 p.m. local time. Find your polling place
  • Bring the right ID. Most voters don't need to show ID. See the official ID rules
  • Review your sample ballot before you go.
  • Have a past conviction?
    • Your right to vote comes back as soon as you get out of prison.
    • You can vote while on probation or parole.
    • You need to register again.
  • Make a plan and bring three people. Make a plan

What’s on Your Ballot

These are the biggest races in Nevada this year. Please note, we do not endorse any candidates.

Governor

  • Aaron Ford Democratic · Campaign site
  • Nevada attorney general since 2019; former state Senate majority leader and former public school math teacher.
  • Joe Lombardo Republican, incumbent · Campaign site
  • Governor of Nevada since 2023; former Clark County sheriff.

Stance on key issues

Voting rights & elections

Aaron Ford Democratic

Opposes a voter ID requirement and opposed a federal bill requiring proof of citizenship to register. Voted to create automatic voter registration as a legislator. Source

Joe Lombardo Republican, incumbent

Calls voter ID 'essential for ensuring election integrity.' Wants voters to request mail ballots instead of mailing everyone one, opposes more drop boxes, and proposed requiring mail ballots to arrive by Election Day. Source

Policing, prisons & public safety

Aaron Ford Democratic

Sponsored a 2017 law requiring police body cameras and backed limits on no-knock warrants. Has said supporting lawful policing is not the opposite of supporting law enforcement. Source

Joe Lombardo Republican, incumbent

Says Nevada stands 'firmly on the side of law and order.' Signed tougher penalties for fentanyl dealers and limits on early probation release, raised police pay, and vetoed bills he called soft on crime. Supports cash bail. Source

Immigration

Aaron Ford Democratic

As attorney general, joined lawsuits to protect birthright citizenship and against rules tying federal money to immigration enforcement. Published model policies for protecting immigrants at schools, courthouses and hospitals. Source

Joe Lombardo Republican, incumbent

Has said Nevada 'will never be a sanctuary state' under his leadership. Signed a letter backing federal deportation policies and offering state law enforcement help. Source

Abortion & health care

Aaron Ford Democratic

Has said he has 'fought to protect reproductive freedom.' As attorney general, sued over federal limits on the abortion pill and over new Medicaid work requirements. Wants to rein in pharmacy benefit managers and relieve medical debt. Source

Joe Lombardo Republican, incumbent

Describes himself as 'pro-life with exceptions' and has said abortion rules should be left to Nevada voters. Opposed Question 6 in 2024. Signed a 2023 law protecting out-of-state patients and Nevada providers from prosecution. Wrote to Congress urging it not to cut Medicaid. Source

Economy, taxes & cost of living

Aaron Ford Democratic

Has said he is open to no new taxes during the affordability crisis and wants to grow the tax base by recruiting businesses. Says tariffs have hurt Nevada tourism. Would make data centers earn tax breaks by creating jobs. Source

Joe Lombardo Republican, incumbent

Has said 'my commitment will always be no new taxes for Nevada families.' Cut the Modified Business Tax rate by 15%. Signed a 2025 bill indexing Clark County fuel taxes to inflation. Source

Workers & wages

Aaron Ford Democratic

Has said he would repeal Nevada's right-to-work law and supports graduate student workers' right to bargain. Source

Joe Lombardo Republican, incumbent

Supports Nevada's right-to-work law. Vetoed bills to expand paid family leave and to let university system employees bargain collectively. Signed pay raises for state workers. Source

Housing

Aaron Ford Democratic

Says he will crack down on Wall Street firms buying homes, oppose tariffs that raise building costs, speed up permits and use vacant land to build more housing. Source

Joe Lombardo Republican, incumbent

Signed the Nevada Housing Access and Attainability Act ($183 million for middle-income housing) and broke ground on a homelessness services center. Has defended vetoing rent-control and other housing bills. Source

Schools

Aaron Ford Democratic

Opposes using public money for private school vouchers. As attorney general, sued to stop the elimination of the U.S. Department of Education. Source

Joe Lombardo Republican, incumbent

Opted Nevada into the federal tax-credit program for private school scholarships, signed school choice and charter school expansion laws, and backed a $2 billion school funding increase. Source

Civil rights, DEI & LGBTQ+ rights

Aaron Ford Democratic

Endorsed by the Human Rights Campaign. As attorney general, joined lawsuits defending bans on conversion therapy for youth and called the ban on transgender military service 'hateful.' Source

Joe Lombardo Republican, incumbent

Signed 2023 laws barring insurance discrimination against transgender people and protecting transgender inmates. In 2025 vetoed bills protecting doctors who provide gender-affirming care. Opposes transgender girls competing in girls' sports. Source

Climate & environmental justice

Aaron Ford Democratic

Says he will put clean, affordable energy first, help homes install solar, and require data centers to bring their own clean energy and water. Source

Joe Lombardo Republican, incumbent

Withdrew Nevada from the U.S. Climate Alliance and revised the state climate plan to focus on energy costs. Joined a Colorado River water-sharing agreement. Supports data centers with 'responsible plans' for water and power. Source

Books, press & public media

Aaron Ford Democratic

No public position found.

Joe Lombardo Republican, incumbent

Vetoed a 2025 bill that would have barred school library book bans. Source

Ballot measures

  • Question 6 (Right to abortion — second vote). Would add a right to abortion to the Nevada Constitution, up to fetal viability, and after that when needed to protect the pregnant person's life or health. Voters passed it in 2024; it must pass again in 2026 to take effect. Abortion is already legal in Nevada by state law up to 24 weeks.
    Yes means abortion rights would be written into the state constitution, so state and local governments could not restrict abortion before viability except in narrow cases.
    No means the constitution stays the same. Current state law on abortion stays in place.
  • Question 7 (Voter ID — second vote). Would add a voter ID rule to the Nevada Constitution. In-person voters would show a photo ID (such as a Nevada driver's license, state or federal ID, passport, military ID, tribal ID, or Nevada public college ID). Mail voters would write the last four digits of their driver's license or Social Security number. Voters passed it in 2024; it must pass again in 2026 to take effect.
    Yes means photo ID would be required to vote in person, and ID numbers would be required on mail ballots.
    No means the constitution stays the same; most voters would still not need to show ID.

Protect the Vote

  • Apply to be a poll worker and support free and fair elections.
  • Watch the count. Take a training to learn how to observe the polls.
  • If anyone tries to stop you from voting or something at your polling place seems wrong:
    • Call 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683)
    • Call 888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682) (Spanish)
    • Call 888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683) (Asian languages)
    • Call 844-YALLA-US (844-925-5287) (Arabic)
    • If you’re in line when polls close, stay in line. You can still vote.
    • If your name isn’t on the list, ask for a provisional ballot.
    • Know your rights

Organizations to Support

  • Make the Road Nevada. Latino- and immigrant-led group that registers and educates voters in Las Vegas and Reno.
  • One APIA Nevada. Asian American and Pacific Islander group that does nonpartisan voter registration and education.
  • Mi Familia Vota (Nevada). Latino-led national group with a Nevada team that registers voters and helps them get to the polls.

Anti-Racism Daily will never tell you who to vote for and does not endorse candidates. Information here has been pulled from the internet and may be inaccurate. Please fact-check your sources. If you spot a mistake, please let us know so we can fix it.

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