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The 2020 General Election day in Washoe County and Nevada is on Tuesday, November 3. Here is the information you will need to cast your ballot and choose your candidates of choice for numerous offices. Of course, you will need to register to vote if you haven't already done so.

If you have questions or need assistance, contact the Washoe County Registrar of Voters or Nevada Secretary of State Elections Division by email at NVElect@sos.nv.gov or phone at (775) 684-5705.

For the 2020 General Election, Nevada voters will be able to vote by mail, deposit their mail ballot at a designated drop off location, vote in person during early voting, or vote in person on Election Day.

Important Dates for the 2020 General Election in Nevada

• Ballots mailed to all Washoe County active voters starting October 5, 2020.
• Voter registration by mail: Postmarked no later than October 6, 2020.
• Voter registration in-person: Last day is October 6, 2020.
• Voter registration online: Last day is October 29, 2020.
• Absent ballot request: Received no later than October 20, 2020.
• Early voting: October 17 through October 30, 2020.
• General Election day: November 3, 2020.
• Completed mail-in ballots must be postmarked or deposited at a designated drop off location no later than November 3, 2020.

Candidates and Offices in the Washoe County 2020 General Election

The Washoe County Registrar of Voters provides a list of offices, candidates and ballot questions that will be voted on by eligible registered voters in the 2020 General Election. There is further information in the form of candidate profiles. Only basic information is provided for those candidates who have chosen not to submit more details.

• List of Offices and Candidates
• Candidate Profiles
• 2020 Ballot Questions

Some of the hotly contested offices on the ballot are President and Vice President, U.S. House of Representatives, State Senate and State Assembly, Washoe County Commissioners, Washoe County School Board Trustees, Reno and Sparks City Councils, Nevada Supreme Court and other judges.

2020 General Election Early Voting and Election Day Voting

Early voting in Washoe County for the 2020 general election is every day from October 17 through October 30, 2020. Registered voters may cast their ballot at any early voting location during this time frame. There is also a set of locations where voters may drop off their mail in ballots during this time.

On Election Day (Tuesday, November 3, 2020), you may vote at any designated polling place in Washoe County or drop off your mail in ballot at a number of locations in addition to polling places. Polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• Early Voting Locations and Ballot Drop Off Locations
• Election Day Voting Locations and Ballot Drop Off Locations

Facts vs. Myths: Fighting Misinformation about the 2020 General Election

There is a lot of misinformation circulating about the 2020 general election in Nevada. In order to educate voters and separate the facts from fiction, the Secretary of State has prepared a helpful document titled "Facts vs Myths." Check this document to combat false information and learn the truth about the election.

Results from the 2020 General Election in Nevada

You can get ongoing results on election night from just about any television station and other media sources that report the news. If you don't want the talking heads and endless "analysis," go to "Election Results" from the Washoe County Registrar of Voters.

For Nevada statewide election results with lots of details, go to "Election Reporting by Precinct" from the Nevada Secretary of State or "Silver State 2020 Election Results." You can also view election results summary, which shows the big picture without every detail.

Free RTC Bus Rides on Election Day

The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County will provide free transportation to the community on all transit services on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, 2020. In partnership with the Washoe County Registrar of Voters, the RTC is offering free transit service to everyone to be able to reach polling locations. Please check route and schedule information, as not all polling locations are served by transit. RTC will also provide free transportation on all transit services on Wednesday, November 11, 2020, in honor of Veterans Day.

Nevada holds Closed Primary Elections

In Nevada, two political parties - Democratic and Republican - are considered major parties for the purpose of conducting elections. Nevada primary elections are "closed," which means if you are registered to vote with a party affiliation of either Democratic or Republican, you may vote only for candidates from your own party and you may also vote in nonpartisan contests. Voters registered with any other party affiliation (or none) may vote only in nonpartisan contests. Ballot questions are not voted on in the primary election.

In the general election in November, all voters get to choose from among all candidates who are running for their local, statewide, and federal offices and on ballot measures.

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