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 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
In an interview with The Nevada Independent, the retiring Northern Nevada congressman shredded his likely successor's campaign.
From abortion to taxes: Where Nevada's 2026 governor candidates stand on the issues
By Tabitha MuellerWe compare the policy positions of Gov. Joe Lombardo (R) and Attorney General Aaron Ford (D), from abortion to taxes.
Trump talks up Nevada GOP candidates in Vegas while touting the economy and tax policies
By Mini Racker, Kate Reynolds, James Wolfgang Perez, Tabitha MuellerGov. Joe Lombardo made a surprise appearance, saying the president's ties with wealthy business owners help Nevadans.
The surveys buck a trend in already-released surveys that showed a neck-and-neck race for governor. The three polls show Lombardo ahead of Ford by 9, 12 and 7 percentage points. One of the results is outside the poll's margin of error.
O'Donnell launches first TV ad of the general election, plans more than $2M in spending
By Mini RackerThe spot foregrounds voters' concerns about affordability and dissatisfaction with government while nodding to his video game soundtracks.
Can Aaron Ford pass his ambitious education plan without raising taxes?
By Mini Racker, Tabitha Mueller, Eric NeugeborenIn today's edition: Can Aaron Ford's promise not to raise taxes coexist with his other plans? Plus: Sen. Jacky Rosen's (D-NV) Senate floor strategy pays off, a paid family leave bill returns, and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is coming to town.