Yes.

Although Nevadans registered as nonpartisan cannot vote in major party primaries, there are a host of races in which they can still vote.

Many local government and all judicial contests are open for nonpartisans in Nevada's June 9, 2026, primary. However, primaries in which candidates are running as part of a political party, such as the race for governor, are only open to voters who are registered with that party.

A ballot question in 2024 sought to open up primaries, which would have allowed nonpartisans to vote in all primary contests. However, 53 percent of voters rejected the proposal.

More than 38 percent of active registered voters in Nevada are nonpartisan, more than are registered either major party. The number of nonpartisan voters has soared since the state began automatic voter registration in 2020. People signed up through that process default to nonpartisan status unless they choose another party.

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Sources

• Nevada law: NRS 293.257
• Nevada Secretary of State's Office: Voter registration statistics
• The Nevada Independent: Ballot question explainer
• The Nevada Independent: Ballot question results
• The Nevada Independent: 2026 primary races