What You Need to Know about Early Voting in Nevada

by | Sep 8, 2020 | LiUNA, Members, Taking Action

Vote in Washoe County Nevada

When Is Early Voting?

Early voting for the General Election will run from October 17 through October 30, 2020.

Early Voting Locations In Washoe County for 2020

The following is a list of locations for in-person voting and ballot drop off. All locations will be open all days of the week from 9am to 7pm.

Want to know what the wait time will be at a Washoe County location? Check out the new Wait Time App by visiting www.WashoeCounty.us/voters during business hours during early voting.

In-Person Voting & Ballot Drop Off

  • Double Diamond Athletic Club – 9400 Double Diamond Pkwy, Reno 89521
  • Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Admin Bldg. – 208 Capitol Hill, Nixon 89424
  • South Valleys Library – 15650A Wedge Pkwy, Reno 89511
  • Downtown Reno Library – 301 S Center St, Reno 89501
  • Registrar of Voters Office – 1001 E 9th St, Reno 89512
  • Spanish Springs Library – 7100 Pyramid Hwy, Sparks 89436
  • Incline Village Library – 845 Alder Ave, Incline Village 89451
  • Reno-Sparks Convention Center – 4590 S. Virginia St, Reno 89502
  • Sparks Library – 1125 12th St, Sparks 89431
  • Northwest Reno Library – 2325 Robb Dr, Reno 89523
  • Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Gym – 34 Reservation Rd Bldg B, Reno 89502
  • Sun Valley Neighborhood Center – 115 W 6th Ave, Sun Valley 89433
  • North Valley’s Library – 1075 North Hills Blvd, Reno 89506
  • Reno Town Mall – 4001 S. Virginia St, Reno 89502
  • UNR – Joe Crowley Student Union 3rd Floor – 1664 N. Virginia St, Reno 89512

Ballot Drop Off Only

  • Raley’s – 2895 N. McCarran Blvd, Sparks 89431
  • Raley’s -930 Tahoe Blvd, Incline Village 89451
  • Sak N Save Food Store – 1901 Silverada Blvd, Reno 89512
  • Raley’s – 1630 Robb Dr, Reno 89523
  • Raley’s – 1075 North Hills Blvd, Reno 89506 
  • Raley’s – 2389 Wingfield Hills Rd, Sparks 89436
  • Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Smoke Shop – 7655 Pyramid Hwy, Spanish Springs 89436

 

  • Save Mart – 4995 Kietzke Ln, Reno 89509
  • Raley’s – 701 Keystone Ave, Reno 89503
  • Raley’s – 3310 S. McCarran Blvd, Reno 89502
  • Save Mart – 195 W Plumb Ln, Reno 89509
  • Raley’s – 18144 Wedge Pkwy, Reno 89511
  • Raley’s – 4788 Caughlin Pkwy, Reno 89519
  • Sparks Justice Court – 1675 E. Prater Way, Sparks 89434
  • Sun Valley Pool – 115 W 6th Ave, Sun Valley 89433

 

Where to Vote In Carson City

In Person Polling Location for Nov. 3, 2020, General Election:

  • Carson City Community Center — 851 E. William Street (Voting Machines Available)

Ballot Drop Box Locations for the Nov. 3, 2020, General Election: 

  • Carson City Community Center — 851 E. William Street
  • Fujo Park (East Parking Lot): 601 Old Clear Creek Road (Voting Machines Not Available)

Voting Location Dates & Hours 

  • Saturday October 17, 2020 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 
  • Monday – Friday October 19 – 23, 2020 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. 
  • Saturday October 24, 2020 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 
  • Monday – Friday October 26 – 30, 2020 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. 
  • Tuesday November 3, 2020 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Who is Eligible to Vote? 

Anyone who is a citizen of the United States; will be at least 18 years old by this election, and has continuously resided in Nevada for 30 days preceding any election.

Voter Registration Dates

  • October 6: Deadline to postmark a paper voter registration form or to hand it to/ email it to your county’s election official (available method varies by county).
    • Note: This is the latest to register if you do not have a Nevada Driver’s License or Nevada ID card.
  • October 29: Deadline to register to vote online.
  • October 17 – October 30; November 3: Same-day registration at any early vote and election day polling locations.

What if I Need My Ballot in a Non-English Language?

When you register to vote, you can request materials in one of the supported languages. You can also call your County Elections Department to request a mail-in ballot in one of the supported languages, or ask for your supported language when you are in-person voting.

ID Requirements for Same-Day Registrants

If you register after October 6, you must show a current and valid Nevada Driver’s License or ID with your current residence. If that ID does not have your current address, you must prove your residency with a military identification card; a utility bill; a bank or credit union statement; a paycheck; an income tax return; a statement concerning the mortgage, rental, or lease of a residence; a motor vehicle registration; a property tax statement; or any other document issued by a governmental agency.

How Can I Check My Voter Registration?

  • Go to https://www.nvsos.gov/votersearch/
    • Note: The website says that both a Nevada ID # and an SSN are required, but they are not. You can search by entering either one and leaving the other blank.

Where Can I Register to Vote?

  • If you have a Nevada Driver’s License or State ID Card:  Go to  www.RegisterToVoteNV.gov and you can do it all online
  • If you do not have a Nevada Driver’s License or State ID Card:
    • If you have a printer, envelope, and stamp:  Get the form at https://www.nvsos.gov/SOSVoterRegForm/, fill it out, and mail it to your County’s Registrar (keeping one copy as a receipt)
    • In Washoe County: You can email it to the Registrar at electionsdepartment@washoecounty.us 
    • If you do not have a printer:  Go to https://register2vote.org/ and fill out the online form.  The nonprofit will send you a stamped envelope with your voter registration.  Sign it and drop it in the mail.

Where Can I update My Voter Registration Information?