October 28, 2026 - 9:01 pm

Early voting trends in Nevada appear to favor Democrats, but there’s time for Republican voters to close the gap — or for Democrats to extend their advantage, for that matter.

As of Tuesday, Democrats held a nearly 30,000 edge over the GOP when it came to mail ballots and early voting. While the number of voters identifying as independent has increased significantly in recent years, that’s a clear edge.

Early voting ends Friday evening, and mail ballots will be tallied through next week. For those who favor the more traditional approach, the polls will open Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for in-person voting. Any registered Nevada voter may cast a ballot at any polling place. A comprehensive list of voting sites is included in the sample ballot that each voter received earlier this month.

Those who prefer the convenience of the mail option should know that the recommended deadline for dropping ballots at the post office has now passed. U.S.…