Ruby Velarde listens to instructions on how to fill out a voter registration form Sept. 17 on National Voter Registration Day at Shadow Ridge High School.
The general election is 32 days away.
That’s when voters in Nevada will help decide the presidential race between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump, the U.S. Senate tilt with incumbent Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., and Republican challenger Sam Brown, and other local and federal races.
There are also seven ballot questions, ranging from enshrining abortion rights into the Nevada Constitution to removing sales tax on diapers.
Lorena Portillo, the Clark County registrar of voters, reached out to the Sun asking us to publish details for residents on the process with early voting beginning Oct. 19.
Today, we gladly share the information. And, like Portillo, we urge residents to have their voices heard through voting.
Who can register to vote
To register to vote in Clark County, you need to meet the following requirements:
■ Be a U.S. citizen
■ Be at least 18 years old on or before Election Day (if you’re 17 and will turn 18 by Nov. 5, you can preregister)
■ Have lived in Clark County for at least 30 days and in your precinct for at least 10 days before the election
■ Claim no other legal residence
■ Have no court order stating you lack the mental capacity to vote
■ Not be currently incarcerated for a felony conviction.
What you need to register
You’ll need to provide:
■Your name, date of birth and political party affiliation
■ Your residential address (it must be where you live, not a post office box or business address)
■ An identification number from one of the following: a current, valid Nevada driver’s license; a current, valid Nevada DMV-issued identification card; a current, valid Nevada DMV “Interim Document;” or a current, valid Nevada tribal ID card (NRS 232.006).
Tribal identification cannot be used for online registration.
For paper registrations only, you may use the last four digits of your Social Security number.
Note: The last four digits of your Social Security number cannot be used for online registration or same-day registration in-person.
How to register
■ Online: Visit RegisterToVoteNV.gov to register electronically.
■ In person: You can register with a field registrar at the Clark County Election Department, any city clerk’s office, the DMV, or any Nevada state welfare or WIC agency.
■ By mail: Request a form by calling 702-455-8683 or emailing ELinfo@ClarkCountyNV.gov. Forms are also available at various locations including post offices, libraries, political party offices and chambers of commerce. You can download and print a form from nvsos.gov/SOS Voter Reg Form.
■ Same-day registration in-person: Register at any early voting site or Election Day voting center during voting hours. Note: New registrants cannot use the last four digits of their Social Security number for same-day registration.
Confirm your registration
Once registered, you’ll receive a voter registration card. If you do not get it or want to double-check your status, check online at ClarkCountyNV.gov/Vote and select “Registered Voter Services” or contact the Election Department at 702-455- VOTE (8683) or ELinfo@ClarkCountyNV. gov.
Important upcoming dates
■ Oct. 8: Deadline for standard registration. Last day to register or update your registration without having to use the secretary of state’s website or same-day registration.
■ Oct. 9-22: Online-only extended registration and updates. Register or update your registration online only at RegistertoVote.NV.gov.
■ Oct. 17: No mailing of sample ballots to new or updated voters. If you register or update your registration on or after this date, you won’t receive a sample ballot.
■ Oct. 19-Nov. 1: Early voting. Vote in person at any early voting site in Clark County. Same-day voter registration and updates are available. New registrants can only vote provisionally in person. All early voting sites also serve as mail ballot drop off locations. Dates and hours vary by location.
■ Oct. 23-Nov. 5: Online same-day registration and updates. Register or update your registration online through RegistertoVote.NV.gov. New registrants can only vote provisionally in person.
■ Nov. 5, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.: General Election Day. Vote in person at any Election Day vote center. New registrants can only vote provisionally in person. All Election Day vote centers also serve as mail ballot drop-off locations.
Your voice matters
By registering and voting, you play a vital role in shaping the future of our community and our country. Check your registration status today and make sure you are ready for this election. If you have any questions or need assistance, the Clark County Election Department is here to help. Don’t lose your voice, vote!
For more information, reach out to the Clark County Election Department at:
■Website:ClarkCountyNV.gov/Vote
■Phone: 702-455-8683
■Email:ELinfo@ClarkCountyNV.gov
■Spanish: 702-455-3666
■Filipino: 702-455-7871
■TTY/TDD: 711