2026Nevada Voter Guide 2026
Your comprehensive guide to the candidates and races shaping Nevada's future for the 2026 primary election.
Your vote. Your ballot. Everything you need to know.
Nevada’s 2026 election will shape the state for years to come, and The Nevada Independent’s Election Guide is here to help you navigate it. It’s free, nonpartisan and built on the in-depth reporting Nevadans count on, with everything you need to vote with confidence from the governor’s race to your local judges. Features include:
- Key Races: Side-by-side candidate policy comparisons for races across your ballot
- My Ballot: Personalized races and candidate info
- Judicial Races: In-depth Clark County judicial questionnaires and expert panel recommendations
- Where to Vote: Find your nearest voting site or ballot drop box
- Voting FAQs: Answers to common questions about registering and casting your ballot
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Election Stories
'Halo guy' Marty O'Donnell wants to flip a Vegas House seat. Can he convince voters IRL?
By Mini RackerThe GOP nominee is an icon in the culture war that helped President Trump win young men in 2024. But will the president's current standing sink him?
Our top takeaways from Nevada's new campaign finance reports
By Eric Neugeboren, Tabitha Mueller, Mini Racker, Isabella AldreteAttorney General Aaron Ford (D) reported more direct campaign contributions in the race for governor than Gov. Joe Lombardo (R) for the first time this election cycle, though the incumbent outspent Ford.
Assembly District 29 has been represented almost exclusively by Democrats for the last 20 years. This Republican thinks he can change that.
Move over 2026, 2028 hopefuls are already swarming Nevada.
By Mini Racker, Tabitha Mueller, Eric Neugeboren, Oona Milliken, Kate Reynolds, Isabella AldreteIn today's edition: Why we're already talking about the 2028 presidential election. Plus: Obama weighs in on the governor race.
Gov. Joe Lombardo has accomplished many of his K-12 education goals during his term including increasing funding and expanding school choice. But some educators say they give his efforts an F.
Judging the judges
By Jon RalstonThe biennial Judicial Race Project sheds light on races that voters often know very little about.