If I change my address do I need to re-register to vote?
    No.  If you move within Douglas County simply notify the County Clerk's office of your current address (782-9020 or P.O. Box 218, Minden, NV 89423).

What if I change my name?
    If you change your name due to marriage, divorce etc., you will need to re-register to vote under your new name.

If I change my party affiliation should I re-register?
    Yes.   If you wish to change your party affiliation you must re-register to vote.

What does an "inactive voter" mean?
    If you do not vote in a general election the County Clerk's office will send you a card asking if you wish to remain a registered voter.  If you do not respond to the card or if the card is returned by the U.S. Post Office you will be moved to the "inactive" status.  Inactive voters will not be mailed a sample ballot, however, you are still eligible to vote.

How do I re-activate my voter registration?
    Notify the County Clerk's office that you still reside in Douglas County, provide your correct address and request that your voter registration be re-activated OR vote in the next election.

What is Early Voting?
    Early Voting begins the Saturday two weeks prior to election day.  There are also satellite locations that may be more convenient for you.  The entire Early Voting schedule, including the satellite locations, will be in your sample ballot which you will receive a few days prior to the beginning of early voting.  The Early Voting schedule will also be published in the Record Courier and posted on this website.

How do I request an absentee ballot?
    If you are unable to take advantage of early voting and will be out of town on election day you may request an absentee ballot by completing an absentee request form or sending your request in writing to the Douglas County Clerk's Office, P.O. Box 218, Minden, NV 89423.

How do I become an election/poll worker?
    If you are interested in being an election worker on election day or to volunteer your time at the County Clerk's office during the election cycle please click here .

On election night can I get the election results off the web site?
    Yes.   Simply log on to our website at http://cltr.co.douglas.nv.us     The polls close at 7 p.m. on election day and the ballots are brought to the County Clerk's office to be tabulated. The County Clerk's office posts the election results promptly for Douglas County as each precinct is counted. 

Why aren't all of the candidates on my sample ballot?
    Nevada is a "closed" primary state.  In other words, for the primary election you will only be eligible to vote for the candidates of your party and any nonpartisan office candidates.  Example:  if you are registered as a Democrat you can only vote for Democratic candidates and any nonpartisan office candidates; if you are registered as a Republican you can only vote for Republican candidates and any nonpartisan office candidates; if you are registered in a minor party or as a nonpartisan voter,  you are only eligible to vote for nonpartisan office candidates.  At the general election all voters are eligible to vote for any candidates of their choice regardless of party affiliation.
    If only one candidate files for a particular office, then that candidate's name does not appear on the primary ballot.  The candidate's name will only appear on the general election ballot.

  What is Electioneering?
    Electioneering is defined as campaigning for or against a candidate, ballot question or political party by:

    Posting signs relating to the support of or opposition to a candidate, ballot question or political party.
      Distributing literature relating to the support of or opposition to a candidate, ballot question or political party.
    Using loudspeakers to broadcast information relating to the support of or opposition to a candidate, ballot question or political party.
    Buying, selling, wearing or displaying any badge, button or other insignia which is designed or tends to aid or promote the success or defeat of any political party or a candidate or ballot question to be voted upon at the election.
    Polling or otherwise soliciting from a voter information as to whether the voter intends to vote or has voted for or against a particular political party, candidate or ballot question.
    Soliciting signatures for any kind of petition.
 

Nevada law (NRS 293.361 and 293.740) prohibits electioneering within 100 feet from the entrance to the building or structure in which a polling place is located.