Mail ballots begin arriving, early voting starts next weekend – Don’t Wait, Washoe!
Mail ballots for the 2026 general election are beginning to arrive in mailboxes across Washoe County today, Oct. 9. Most voters should expect to receive their mail ballot by Saturday, Oct. 10, or Tuesday, Oct. 13, as the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) does not conduct regular mail delivery on Sundays and will be closed Monday, […]
Washoe County launches ‘Don’t Wait, Washoe’ campaign to encourage early voting, in person or by mail
As we head into the 2026 General Election, Washoe County is asking community partners to help encourage voters to make a plan and vote early. During the 2026 Primary, nearly 13,000 mail ballots, or 20 percent of all mail ballots returned, came in on Election Day. That large influx meant thousands of ballots still needed […]
Find the list of vote centers for the 2026 General Election, now available
Washoe County voters can now view the complete list of vote center and mail ballot drop box locations for the 2026 general election online at washoecounty.gov/votecenters. “Now is a great time to start thinking about how and when you want to vote,” Registrar of Voters Andrew McDonald said. “If you plan to vote in person […]
Registrar of Voters announces results of post-primary voter roll maintenance
Following the 2026 Primary Election, the Washoe County Registrar of Voters completed bulk voter roll maintenance before the National Voter Registration Act’s 90-day blackout began Aug. 5. Federal law now prohibits further systematic list maintenance before the general election. “With the general election right around the corner, our recent voter roll maintenance is an important […]
Registrar of Voters to begin post-Primary Election voter list maintenance efforts
The Washoe County Registrar of Voters Office announced today that it will mail approximately 19,500 address confirmation cards over the holiday weekend to voters identified for the inactivation process through returned undeliverable mail or by the Electronic Registration Information Center, or ERIC, program.
Washoe County Enters Final Stages of 2026 Primary Election as Canvass Nears
Washoe County is in the final stages of completing the 2026 Primary Election count before results become official on Thursday. The deadline for provisional voters to verify their eligibility was 5 p.m. Friday, June 12. A total of 556 provisional ballots were voted, with 535 accepted and counted and 21 rejected and not counted because […]
Nearly 950 Mail Ballots Still Require Signature Cure Before 5 p.m. Deadline
Nearly 950 mail ballots in Washoe County require a signature cure and will not be counted unless voters take action before the deadline of 5 p.m. today, Monday, June 15. “Every mail ballot must be verified before it can be counted,” said Washoe County Registrar of Voters Andrew McDonald. “We encourage voters whose ballots require […]
2026 Primary Election Weekend Processing Plans
Washoe County sits at 99% of current mail ballots tabulated, and the few remaining ballots will be processed over the weekend. Approximately 1,100 mail ballots could not be signature verified and must be cured by the voter by 5 p.m. June 15 to be counted. 550 provisional ballots will begin being processed next week. Provisional […]
2026 Primary Election Night Update, June 11
NOTE: The figures provided below are approximate, point-in-time estimates and should not be considered exact counts. 3,100 outstanding mail ballots to process and add to results 0 mail ballots remain to be signature verified 900 mail ballots are being sorted and batched 2,200 mail ballots are being extracted and scanned More than 1,200 mail ballots […]
2026 Primary Election Mid-Day Update, June 11
NOTE: The figures provided below are approximate, point-in-time estimates and should not be considered exact counts. 10,500 outstanding mail ballots to process and add to results 800 mail ballots are currently being signature verified 3,500 mail ballots are being sorted and batched 6,200 mail ballots are being extracted and scanned The turnout for Washoe County […]
Primary Election Day begins in Washoe County
Vote centers open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Every voter in line by closing time will be allowed to vote. “Here in Washoe County, we offer 50 locations to vote in person on Election Day,” Registrar of Voters Andrew McDonald said. “If you are opting to vote by mail today, we strongly […]
Registrar of Voters announces results of off-year voter roll maintenance
The Washoe County Registrar of Voters announced today the completion of bulk voter registration list maintenance efforts conducted following the 2024 election cycle. The completion coincides with the start of the NVRA’s 90-day federal voter list maintenance blackout period, which began Wednesday, March 11, 2026. During this period, federal law prohibits further bulk voter registration […]
2026 non-judicial candidate filing begins March 2
Candidate filing for non-judicial offices begins next week and continues through March 13. Candidate filing during this two-week period is available during regular business hours. Candidates wishing to file for eligible offices are encouraged to call the Registrar’s office at 775-328-3670 to schedule a filing appointment. Walk-ins are accepted, but due to limited staff availability, […]
Active Registered Voters
| Party | Active Voters |
|---|---|
| Democratic | 93,723 |
| Republican | 102,052 |
| Nonpartisan | 110,024 |
| Other | 22,567 |
| Total | 328,366 |
Last Updated 10/15/2026