Register to Vote in Nevada

Deadlines for registering to vote in Nevada are fast approaching. If you are new to the Silver State, have recently moved, have changed your name, or have changed party affiliation, go register as a new Nevada voter or update your information to make sure your vote will count in 2008. I don't need to tell you that this is one of the most important elections in many years.

Nevada does not provide for online voter registration, but you can do it by mail with this downloadable voter registration application. You can register in person at Nevada DMV offices, university campuses, some social services agencies, and county clerk / registrar of voters offices. In Washoe County, go to Registrar of Voters, 1001 E. Ninth St., P.O. Box 11130, Reno, NV 89520-0027.

Registration deadlines are as follows: Primary Election: July 12, 2008, if you register to vote by mail. July 22, 2008, if you register to vote in person. General Election: October 4, 2008, if you register to vote by mail. October 14, 2008, if you register to vote in person.

Nevada provides for early voting; primary election early voting begins July 26, and general election early voting begins October 18. Early voting locations and polling places for the regular election are provided on sample ballots mailed to registered voters. If you don't receive this information or want to confirm that you are registered to vote, call the Washoe County Elections and Voter Registration Center at (775) 328-3670.

To get more details about election laws and procedures in Nevada, go to the Nevada Secretary of State website.

California Voter Registration: Things are a little different on the California side of the Reno / Tahoe region. Get voter registration details from the California Secretary of State website.