Nevada: what's on the November 3, 2026 ballot
Every candidate below is listed alphabetically, with party shown as text only. Open a name for their stated positions, background and recent news, each with sources.
Open Nevada on the mapKey dates
- Voter registration deadline (by mail or in person at county office): October 6, 2026. Mail applications must be postmarked by this date. The Secretary of State says October 20 is the last day to register or update a registration and still be mailed a ballot. Eligible voters can also register in person during early voting and on Election Day.
- In-person early voting: October 17, 2026 to October 30, 2026. Your county's website lists early voting locations and hours.
- Mail ballots (no request needed): October 20, 2026. Every active registered voter is mailed a ballot unless they opted out. October 20 is the last day to register or update a registration and still be mailed one. Returned ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and reach the county by November 7. You can also use a county drop box until polls close.
- Election Day: November 3, 2026. Polls are open 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. If you are in line at 7:00 p.m., you can still vote.
Official election information: Nevada Secretary of State – 2026 Election Information
Who's running
Only the U.S. Senate and governor races are loaded so far. Other statewide offices, ballot measures, U.S. House and local races aren't loaded yet. Check your sample ballot for the full list.
Governor
The governor serves a four-year term, and incumbent Joe Lombardo is running for a second term. The lieutenant governor is elected separately, not on a joint ticket. Nevada ballots also offer a 'None of These Candidates' option.
Exact name spellings and party labels may differ on your ballot. Check your sample ballot.
- Aaron Ford Democratic · Challenger
Aaron Ford is Nevada's Democratic attorney general. Term limits bar him from running for that office again, so he is running for governor. He won the Democratic nomination in the… - Danielle Ford Nonpartisan · Challenger
- Joe Lombardo Republican · Incumbent
Joe Lombardo is the Republican governor of Nevada. He was elected in 2022 after serving as Clark County Sheriff. He is running for a second term in the November 3, 2026 general…
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