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 competitive Nevada state senate race, a prolific lawmaker faces a newcomer with momentum
By Isabella AldreteAfter narrowly losing to Majority Leader Sandra Jauregui (D-Las Vegas) in 2024, Rafael Arroyo (R) is now returning to challenge Sen. Julie Pazina (D-Las Vegas.)
Carrie Buck is the GOP's dream congressional candidate. Can she make Democrats like her?
By Mini RackerBuck is challenging Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV), a longtime representative who has won re-election in much tougher years than this. They are squaring off in a battleground district where registered Democrats outnumber Republicans.
Here's where Clark County District F candidates stand on growth, crime and affordability
By Oona MillikenDistrict F reflects the county's many facets. It covers parts of wealthy Summerlin, fast-growing Chinatown, and rustic Blue Diamond.
185 noncitizen voters flagged by Trump admin in Nevada are likely citizens, state says
By Eric NeugeborenNevada officials say there's no evidence to support the Trump administration's claims that 185 noncitizens could be on the state's voter rolls, saying "our records indicate that they were citizens."
Can a GOP agitator flip the purple Las Vegas seat held by a top Democratic lawmaker?
By Kate ReynoldsNegative attacks have flown in the race, with the Republican challenger saying the Legislature needs "adult supervision" while the incumbent Senator calls him a "failed businessman."
Climate change is getting worse in Nevada. Why did Democrats stop talking about it?
By Kate Reynolds, Amy AlonzoVoters tend to worry about global warming while worrying more about other issues. Democrats have noticed and changed how they discuss the environment.