2026Nevada Voter Guide
Your comprehensive guide to the candidates and races shaping Nevada's future.
The Nevada Independent is here to help with our updated 2026 Election Guide, featuring candidate bios, endorsements and race information, important dates, FAQs about voter registration, a voting site and drop box locator tool and all of our election-related stories. Questions or corrections? Email [email protected].
Important Dates
- Early voting for the primary election begins Saturday, May 23, 2026 and runs through Friday, June 5, 2026.
- The primary election will be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
- Early voting for the general election begins Saturday, October 17, 2026 and runs through Friday, Oct. 30, 2026.
- The 2026 general election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
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Election Stories
Affordable healthcare emerges as a voter priority in purple Nevada
By Jazmin Orozco RodriguezWhile most respondents said that healthcare costs will influence whom they vote for in November, the issue was more pressing among Democrats and independents.
No Nevada GOP civil war: Former Settelmeyer backers line up behind Flippo
By Mini Racker, Eric Neugeboren, Tabitha Mueller, Isabella AldreteIn today's Indy Elections: Rep. Susie Lee talks up her bill to help drone pilots and Gov. Joe Lombardo keeps releasing ads.
Nevada will still accept mail ballots post-Election Day after US Supreme Court ruling
By Eric NeugeborenIn a 5-4 decision, the nation's highest court disagreed with Republicans who argued Mississippi's acceptance of mail ballots after Election Day ran afoul of federal laws that set election dates.
No 'Mamdani moment' for Nevada progressives in 2026, but some signs of hope
By Kate Reynolds, Oona MillikenLeft-leaning candidates face an uphill battle in Nevada, especially against incumbents, who have fundraising advantages and pre-tested coalitions. But in 2026's open races, progressives saw more success.
Judge halts Trump's order to create federal voter list; Nevada officials commend ruling
By Associated Press, Eric NeugeborenThe judge ruled the parts of Trump's order seeking to create a federal list of eligible voters and using the Postal Service to determine who receives a mail ballot are "legally void" because they "violate the separation of powers."
Nevada officials praise federal judge's blocking of Trump elections executive order
By Associated Press, Eric NeugeborenA federal judge permanently barred the Trump administration from implementing most of his first executive order on elections, part of which sought to require people to show documentary proof of citizenship when they register to vote.