2026 General Election Timeline
September 2026
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SEP 18Friday
Mail Ballots
Military and Overseas Ballot Mailing
Mail ballots begin going out to eligible military and overseas voters. Nevada’s EASE voting system is also available to eligible voters.
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SEP 24Thursday
Mail Ballots
Out-of-State Ballot Mailing
Mail ballots begin going out to registered voters with mailing addresses outside Nevada.
October 2026
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OCT 3-16Testing Period
Election Security
Pre-Election Logic and Accuracy Testing
Our office begins Logic and Accuracy Testing of voting equipment at the Longley Lane warehouse. Members of the public are welcome to observe on scheduled testing days.
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OCT 6Tuesday
Voter Registration
Standard Registration Deadline
Last day to register or update your registration by mail or through standard in-person methods. Online registration and same-day registration remain available, with additional requirements.
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OCT 9Friday
Mail Voting and Processing
In-State Ballot Mailing
Mail ballots begin going out to all voters residing in Washoe County. Our office also begins processing mail ballots at the Central Counting Place, where members of the public can observe in person or through our 24/7 livestream.
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OCT 16Friday
Mail Ballots
Recommended Date to Request a Replacement Mail Ballot
If you have not received your mail ballot, we recommend contacting our office at 775-328-3670 to request a replacement. The last day to request one is October 20.
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OCT 17Saturday
In-Person Voting
Early Voting Begins
Early Voting begins at 18 vote centers throughout Washoe County. Vote centers are open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through October 30.
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OCT 20Tuesday
Important Deadlines
Mail Ballot and Registration Deadlines
Last day to request a replacement mail ballot. This is also the deadline to register or update your registration online and automatically receive a mail ballot for this election.
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OCT 30Friday
In-Person Voting
Last Day of Early Voting
Early Voting ends at 6 p.m. Voters can also return their mail ballot to a staffed ballot drop box at any Early Voting vote center.
November 2026
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NOV 2Monday
Election Security
Pre-Election Day Logic and Accuracy Testing
Our office conducts additional Logic and Accuracy Testing ahead of Election Day. Testing begins at noon and is open to public observation.
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NOV 3Tuesday
Election Day
2026 General Election
41 vote centers are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters in line by 7 p.m. may still vote. Mail ballots can be returned to staffed drop boxes at vote centers until 7 p.m. The first unofficial election results will be released after all polls statewide have closed.
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NOV 6Friday
Post-Election Deadline
Provisional Ballot Documentation
Voters required to provide additional identification or proof of residence for a provisional ballot must do so by 5 p.m. This is also the deadline to receive mail ballots with an indeterminate postmark.
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NOV 7Saturday
Mail Ballot Deadline
Last Day to Receive Timely Postmarked Ballots
Mail ballots postmarked on or before Election Day must be received by 5 p.m. to be eligible for counting.
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NOV 9Monday
Ballot Cure Deadline
Last Day to Cure a Mail Ballot Signature
Voters whose mail ballot has a missing or mismatched signature have until 5 p.m. to resolve the issue. Learn how to cure your ballot.
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NOV 12Thursday
Election Security
Post-Election Logic and Accuracy Testing
Our office conducts Post-Election Logic and Accuracy Testing at the Central Counting Place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and at the Longley Lane warehouse from 3 to 5 p.m. Both are open to public observation.
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NOV 13Friday
Election Certification
Canvass of the Vote
The Board of County Commissioners meets to canvass the 2026 General Election results. Election results remain unofficial until the canvass is complete.
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NOV 18Wednesday
Recount Deadline
Deadline to Request a Local Recount
Last day to request a recount of a county or city race or local ballot question following the November 13 canvass. A written request and advance deposit of estimated recount costs are required. NRS 293.403