Early voting for the 2026 General Election begins today, Saturday, October 17th, giving Washoe County residents two weeks to cast their ballots before Election Day on November 3rd.
Eighteen voting centers are open throughout the county daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Friday, October 30th, including a convenient location right here in Incline Village.
Incline Village residents can vote early at the Incline Village Library, located at 845 Alder Avenue. The location is open every day during the early voting period, including weekends.
Washoe County no longer assigns voters to specific precincts. Instead, residents can vote at any county vote center, whether close to home or while running errands in Reno or Sparks. The county’s online vote center map provides locations and estimated wait times to help voters plan their visit.
What to Expect When Voting
Washoe County introduced new touchscreen ballot marking devices during the June primary election. After checking in, voters receive a card that activates their ballot. They can make their selections in English or Spanish, review their choices and print a paper ballot, which is then inserted into a scanner.
Election workers will be available to assist voters, and accessible voting equipment and curbside voting are offered at every location.
Residents who have not yet registered, or who need to update their registration, can do so at a vote center through Nevada’s same-day registration process. A valid, unexpired Nevada driver’s license, Nevada identification card or qualifying tribal identification card is required. Additional proof of residence may be necessary.
Prefer to Vote by Mail?
Voters who have received their mail ballots can return them to staffed drop boxes at any of the 18 early voting centers during operating hours. You are encouraged to use the drop boxes to avoid USPS delays. No check-in is required.
The Registrar of Voters encourages residents to return their ballots early to allow more time for processing before Election Day.
Voters can also review their personalized sample ballot ahead of time at washoecounty.gov/sampleballot.
Election Day Is November 3rd
For those who prefer to vote on Election Day, 41 vote centers will be open Tuesday, November 3rd, from 7am to 7pm Anyone in line by 7pm will be permitted to vote.
Registrar of Voters Andrew McDonald is encouraging residents to take advantage of the early voting period, when lines and wait times have historically been shorter.
With several important local, state and federal races on the ballot this year, Incline Village and Crystal Bay residents have an opportunity to make their voices heard without waiting until November 3rd.
For voting locations, registration information and election assistance, visit Washoe County Registrar of Voters or call 775-328-3670.
- Check/update your voter registration at VoteNV.gov
- Research candidates at washoedems.org
- If ballot is not received by October 17th, call the Registrar of Voters at 775-328-3670
- Carefully read sample ballot instructions
- To avoid ballot challenges, vote in-person.
- If voting by mail, vote early and drop ballot at polling site to avoid USPS delays.
- If you are outside the US, vote via NVEASE.gov.
- Check if your ballot was accepted at myballot.nv.gov.
- Problem voting? Call Voter Protection Hotline at 1-833-336-8683.
- Ballot lost, damaged or challenged? Call Registrar of Voters at 775-328-3670.
If voting on Election Day, you can use the Incline Village Library (845 Alder) and/or Incline Middle School (931 Southwood) from 7am – 7pm.
Photo credit: Steve Dolan welcomed by Carson City Clerk-Recorder, Scott Hoen, as the first in line to vote at the Carson City Community Center.
Steve shared a funny story about his early voting experience in Carson City. After noticing a “Want a shorter wait?” invitation on his official sample ballot, he decided to try the city’s new voting line reservation system.
As it turned out, he was apparently the first person to use it!
When an election worker asked whether anyone in line had a reservation, Steve was the only one to raise his hand. Suddenly, he went from tenth in line to first.
Not everyone was thrilled. The gentleman who had arrived early enough to claim the first spot was understandably surprised when Steve was ushered ahead of him, even giving him a little shoulder shove on the way past.
Steve admits he felt a little guilty afterward, but the experience gave him a good laugh and a story worth sharing.
Sometimes it pays to read the fine print on your sample ballot!