When is the election, and when will we know who won?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026, with early voting October 17 through 30. Unofficial results post at
Results.NV.gov after polls close. Counties must finish their canvass by November 13 and the Supreme Court
canvasses statewide results November 24; nothing is official before then.[16]Nevada Secretary of State, 2026 Election Information[17]Nevada Secretary of State, Election FAQs
Because mailed ballots can arrive for four days after the election, close races in Nevada often take days to
call.
How do I register, or check that I am registered?
Use VOTE.NV.gov
to register, update, or check your status. You must be a U.S. citizen, 18 by Election Day, a resident of your
county for 30 days and your precinct for 10, and not currently imprisoned for a felony.[18]Nevada Secretary of State, Election FAQs
Paper registrations must be postmarked by October 6. Online registration stays open through Election Day, and
same-day registration is available in person during early voting and on Election Day.[19]Ballotpedia, Voting in 2026, Nevada deadlines[20]Nevada Secretary of State, Election FAQs
Will I get a mail ballot, and how do I return it?
Yes, unless you opted out. Since 2021 every active registered voter receives a mail ballot; you must be
registered at least 14 days before the election to get one.[21]Nevada Secretary of State, Election FAQs (AB 321, NRS 293.269911)
The return envelope is postage-paid; sign it on the signature line. Mailed ballots must be postmarked by
November 3 and received by 5 p.m. on the fourth day after. Ballots taken to an official drop box, vote center, or
the clerk's office must arrive by 7 p.m. on Election Day. The Secretary of State recommends mailing at least a
week early and tracking your ballot at MyBallot.NV.gov.[22]Nevada Secretary of State, Election FAQs[23]Nevada Secretary of State, 2026 Election Information
Do not hand your ballot to a canvasser or organization; the state advises returning it yourself.[24]Nevada Secretary of State, Election FAQs
What if my signature does not match?
Nevada does not check ID for mail ballots; it compares the signature on your return envelope to the one on
file from your registration or DMV record.[25]The Nevada Independent, 2026 ballot measure tracker (current law relies on signature matching)
Sign the envelope the way you normally sign, on the signature line, and do not let anyone sign for you.
If the county cannot match the signature, the ballot is challenged and the county contacts you so you can
confirm it is yours. That cure window is short: in the June primary it closed at 5 p.m. six days after Election
Day, so expect a similar deadline around November 9 and confirm with your clerk.[26]Nevada Secretary of State, Election FAQs (primary cure deadline)
Track your ballot at MyBallot.NV.gov so you learn about a problem while there is still time to fix it.[27]Nevada Secretary of State, 2026 Election Information
If your signature has changed since you registered, update your registration before you vote.
Do I need ID to vote?
Not to cast a ballot. Nevada verifies voters by matching signatures.[28]The Nevada Independent, 2026 ballot measure tracker, July 31, 2026
You do need a valid Nevada driver's license or Nevada ID card (or a tribal ID meeting state requirements) to
register or update your registration on the same day you vote. A passport or military ID does not work for
same-day registration, and if the address on your Nevada ID is out of date you also need proof of residence
such as a utility bill or lease.[29]Nevada Secretary of State, Election FAQs
Question 7 on this ballot would add a photo ID requirement to the state constitution if it passes a second time.[30]The Nevada Independent, 2026 ballot measure tracker
What does "None of these candidates" do?
Nevada has put that line on every statewide race since 1975. Votes for it are counted and published alongside
the candidates' totals, but only votes for named candidates decide the winner. Choosing it is a recorded
protest, not a way to force a new election, and you may mark it only if you have not voted for a candidate in
that race.[31]NRS 293.269
What else is on the statewide ballot?
Two constitutional amendments getting their second and final vote, since Nevada amendments must pass in two
consecutive general elections. Question 6 would write the state's existing abortion law,
which permits the procedure through 24 weeks, into the constitution; it passed in 2024 with 64.4 percent.
Question 7 would require government-issued photo ID to vote in person and the last four digits
of a driver's license or Social Security number for mail ballots; it passed in 2024 with 73.2 percent.[32]The Nevada Independent, 2026 ballot measure tracker, July 31, 2026
Proposed measures on open primaries and independent redistricting did not qualify.[33]The Nevada Independent, 2026 ballot measure tracker
The Secretary of State publishes an official ballot question guide.[34]Nevada Secretary of State, 2026 Election Information
See our reproductive rights page for the candidates' positions.