Sample ballots are in the mail, and early voting for the primary election begins May 28.
Washoe County employees will be manning the polls this year as part of preparations for both the primary and the November general election.
Luanne Cutler, Washoe County’s registrar of voters, said that having employees help at polling places can help solve any potential problems that may arise.
“We’ve got the most county employees participating in the election this time than we’ve ever had,” she said.
County employees help voters by providing quicker access to information, such as digging through the databases to find the voter information.
“Anytime that we can give off the appearance at the polls of confidence in how our operation runs, I think that’s helpful to mitigating a little doubt that might be out there,” Cutler added.
Cutler said that the county begins preparing for each election six months in advance. Information: https://www.washoecounty.us/voters/
Important Dates
Primary Election: June 14, 2016
Voter Registration Deadlines for the 2016 Primary Election
By Mail: Postmarked no later than May 14, 2016
In-Person: Last day to register in person is May 24, 2016
Online: Last day to register using NOVA is May 24, 2016 (11:59:59 p.m.)
Absent Ballot Request Deadline
Received no later than June 7, 2016 by 5:00 p.m.
Early Voting
May 28, 2016 through June 10, 2016
General Election: November 8, 2016
Voter Registration Deadlines for the 2016 General Election
By Mail: Postmarked no later than October 8, 2016
In-Person: Last day to register in person is October 18, 2016
Online: Last day to register using NOVA is October 18, 2016 (11:59:59 p.m.)
Absent Ballot Request Deadline
Received no later than November 1, 2016 by 5:00 p.m.
Early Voting
October 22, 2016 through November 4, 2016
*Sample Ballots are mailed out approximately one week prior to Early Voting
**Absentee Ballots are mailed out as follows:
Military/Foreign/Overseas: 45 days before Election Day
Out of State: 40 days before Election Day
In State: 30 days before Election Day
