As Nevada prepares for the 2026 election cycle, the Secretary of State’s Office reported in 2025 that it designated more than 138,000 voters inactive and canceled nearly 177,000 voter registrations across the state.
“Nevada’s elections are safe and secure thanks to the systems and processes we have in place. This includes our regular list maintenance efforts, which are led by trusted county election officials,” said Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar. “Keeping the voter rolls up-to-date is an important part of preparing for the upcoming election cycle. It ensures that all eligible Nevadans – and only eligible Nevadans – can cast a ballot, and helps election officials budget for ballots, poll workers, and more. We are committed to protecting voter data and making sure Nevadans can make their voices heard this year. Voters can help by checking and updating their voter registration information on VOTE.NV.gov.”
Nevada’s 17 counties routinely send notices to voters flagged during list maintenance, giving them a chance to confirm their address, update information, or request registration cancellation. If the county receives no response, voters may be marked inactive or removed entirely. Inactive voters remain eligible to vote, while canceled voters are no longer on the rolls.
From January 1, 2025, through January 7, 2026, counties inactivated 138,367 voters and canceled 176,928 registrations. Clark County accounted for the largest portion, inactivating 66,194 voters and canceling 141,142. Washoe County inactivated 44,659 and canceled 25,466. Smaller counties like Esmeralda and Storey reported minimal changes, with no cancellations in Esmeralda and seven in Storey. See the full 2025 List Maintenance below:
Election officials use multiple methods to identify voters who may have moved or become inactive, including undeliverable mail ballots, address changes reported through the U.S. Postal Service National Change of Address program, and periods of voter inactivity. Notices allow voters to verify or update their information before any changes are made.
The Secretary of State’s Office also collaborates with the Electronic Registration Information Center and other states to ensure voter rolls remain current.
Officials encourage residents to check their voter registration at VOTE.NV.gov to confirm their status, update their address or political party, and provide contact information so counties can share important election updates.
Active registered voters are eligible to vote and receive mail-in ballots unless they opt out. Inactive voters are still eligible but do not receive mail-in ballots, and canceled voters are removed from the rolls. Canceled registrations can be reinstated if a voter re-registers and meets eligibility requirements.
Counties are required to pause routine list maintenance 90 days before any federal election, a “quiet period” that begins March 11, 2026, for the Nevada primary election. This ensures no voter is removed or inactivated immediately before an election.
For more details on voter roll maintenance, visit VOTE.NV.gov or contact the Elections division at (775)-687-VOTE (8683) or nvelect@sos.nv.gov.
