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
Key priorities for newly elected Democrats include a legislative push to reverse cuts to the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid, and to lower insurance premiums and drug prices.
Several incumbents on K-12 and higher education boards are projected to win re-election.
Northern Nevada results: Dems take historic control of Washoe Commission, sweep Reno races
By Eric Neugeboren, Piper HeathAcross the board, Northern Nevada gave way to the blue tsunami that engulfed the U.S. and Nevada, even in ruby red districts and despite Democratic candidates often raising much less money than their Republican opponents.
After blue wave hits Nevada, it trickles down into Clark County
By Oona Milliken, Isabella AldreteAfter polling site delays, results show that Democrats fared well in Southern Nevada — even in races where partisan policy stances weren't in play.
One night, different vibes. Election Day brings elation for Ford, gloom for Lombardo
By Tabitha Mueller, Kate Reynolds, Isabella AldreteFord will make history as not only the first Black governor elected in Nevada but of any state west of the Mississippi River.
Judges Jerry Wiese and Bill Henderson lost Tuesday while Judge Jacob Reynolds led after trailing early. Also, an open Reno District Court seat was filled.