ELECTION INFORMATION
Curious about how voting works? View this guide or watch the video below.
Early Voting Locations:
- Lockwood Senior Community Center (800 Peri Ranch Road, Lockwood, NV 89434)
- Storey County Slammer Museum (26 S. B Street, Virginia City, NV 89440)
Early Voting Dates & Times
- Lockwood Senior Community Center:
- May 23 & 30 (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM)
- Storey County Slammer Museum:
- May 23 (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM)
- May 26 – 29 (8:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
- May 30 (10:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
- June 1 – 5 (8:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
- Please note: there will be no early voting on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.
Same Day Voter Registration
Nevada also offers same-day voter registration at polling locations during early voting and on Election Day. Voters may update their registration online during early voting and on Election Day at https://www.nvsos.gov/elections/election-information/same-day-registration
Election Day Poll Locations:
Polls will be open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on June 9, 2026
- Storey County Slammer Museum (26 S. B Street, Virginia City, NV 89440)
- Lockwood Senior Center (800 Peri Ranch Road Lockwood, NV 89434)
- VCH Fire Station #72 (2610 Cartwright Road (VCH), Reno, NV 89521)
- Mark Twain Community Center (500 Sam Clemens Ave, Mark Twain, NV 89403)
Same Day Voter Registration
Nevada also offers same-day voter registration at polling locations during early voting and on Election Day. Voters may update their registration online during early voting and on Election Day at https://www.nvsos.gov/elections/election-information/same-day-registration
Voters may complete their ballot at home & return it one of three ways:
- Mail it using the provided postage-paid envelope*
- Drop it off at the Clerk-Treasurer’s Office at 26 S. B Street (2nd Floor, Drawer D), Virginia City, NV 89440
- Drop it off at any polling location during voting hours
*Mail ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day, June 9, to be counted.
Please review the Nevada Secretary of State's FAQ on the USPS Postmark Changes.
NOTICE OF OFFICES FOR WHICH CANDIDATES WILL BE NOMINATED AT THE JUNE 9, 2026, PRIMARY ELECTION can be found HERE.
Filing for Judicial Offices, which ran from January 5 through January 16, 2026, has CLOSED.
- The candidates who have filed for Storey County Judicial positions and their responses to the Judicial Questionnaire can be found HERE.
Filing for all NON-Judicial Offices, which ran from March 2 through March 13, 2026, has CLOSED.
- The candidates who have filed to run for Storey County Non-Judicial offices can be found HERE.
The Storey County "Campaign Signs" Ordinance (Chapter 17.84) can be referenced HERE.
DISPLAY & PLACEMENT OF POLITICAL CAMPAIGN SIGNS IN STOREY COUNTY - STATUTE & CODE
State of Nevada Mail Ballot Preference Form (Opt-Out)
Note: Keeping Your Voter Registration Information up to Date is Important!
Requirements for Registering to Vote
To vote in Storey County, you must be a registered voter of Storey County, Nevada. To register to vote, the following criteria must be met:
- A U.S. citizen
- At least 18 years old by Election Day
- A resident of your precinct at least 30 days prior to an election
- Federal law requires 1st time voters who register by mail to show proof of identification in order to vote
- If you register by mail, you must vote in person the 1st time
Register in Person
- You can register to vote in Storey County at the Virginia City Courthouse in the Clerk's Office:
26 S. B St.
Virginia City, NV 89440
- You can register to vote at any full-service Nevada State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMVs) or any Clerk's Office in the State of Nevada. Storey County's Satellite DMV services is authorized to accept voter registrations. Please contact the Clerk's Office at 775-847-0969 for more information.
Mail-in Application Form
You can complete a mail-in voter application form and return it to the Storey County Clerk's Office. The Clerk's Office can also mail you an application form upon your request.
Contact the Clerk's Office today for more information, 775-847-0969.
Online Voter Registration
Online voter registration is now available for residents of all Nevada counties. Eligible voters can register to vote and update their voter registration information online, including change of address and party affiliation. A DMV issued driver's license or ID is required.
Same Day Voter Registration
Nevada also offers same-day voter registration at polling locations during early voting and on Election Day. Voters may update their registration online during early voting and on Election Day at https://www.nvsos.gov/elections/election-information/same-day-registration
When to Re-Register
Your registration is permanent unless you move or change your name. If you move to another Nevada county, you must re-register in that particular county. Additionally, if you have recently changed your name or moved within the county, please contact the Storey County Clerk's Office at 775-847-0969 for a new voter registration form.
- You must re-register if you did not vote in the last 2 General Elections
- You must fill out a new Voter Registration Form if:
- You have had a name change
- You had a change of residential address within Storey County
- Your mailing address has changed
- You wish to change your party affiliation
Please note: Updating your DMV or Post Office records will not update your Voter Registration information.
Obtaining & Completing an FPCA
The FPCA is available through a variety of sources. You may obtain it from Voting Officers at military bases, U.S. embassies, or consulates. It is also available from the Storey County Clerk's Office and online at the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) website.
Apply to be a Poll Worker
The Storey County Clerk-Treasurer is actively looking for poll workers for the 2026 Election Cycle.
The job functions of these important civic engagement positions may include duties such as: Set-up and tear-down of equipment at polling locations, monitoring lines and ballot boxes, operation and troubleshooting of election equipment, updating voter information, voter check-in, registration of new voters, and secure ballot transfer.
General Requirements:
- Must be registered to vote in Storey County
- Must be at least 18 years old or at least 16 years old and enrolled in high school
- Current US Citizen, residing in Storey County in the State of Nevada
- Ability to lift 25 - 50 pounds
- Be able to stand or sit for long periods of time
- Follow written and verbal instructions
- Complete and pass election worker training
- Have reliable transportation
- Have a valid and accessible email address that is checked frequently
If you, a friend, or anyone in your household is interested in becoming a vital part of our democratic process, please complete and return the application form to elections@storeycounty.org or to the Clerk's Office in the Storey County Courthouse.