Nonpartisan Voters Lead in September Registrations

In September, nonpartisan voters narrowly surpassed Republicans in registering to vote in Nevada, while Democrats trailed in third place. According to the Nevada Secretary of State’s Office, the state saw an increase of 30,321 active registered voters during the month.

Nonpartisan voters led the way with 9,141 new registrations, followed closely by Republicans at 9,071. Democrats added 8,801 new voters, while the Independent American Party saw 1,488 new members, and the Libertarian Party gained 136. Minor political parties collectively registered 1,684 new voters.

Nonpartisan voters now represent the largest voting bloc in Nevada, accounting for just over a third of all active voters. Democrats remain the second-largest group, with Republicans close behind in total numbers. The increase in registered voters comes after a summer purge of approximately 140,000 inactive voters, with over 100,000 removed from the rolls in Clark County alone.

As of September, Nevada had 1,975,090 active registered voters. Of these, 663,613 are nonpartisan, making up 33.6 percent. Democrats account for 30.04 percent, with 593,223 registered voters, while Republicans hold 29.08 percent, with 574,270 voters. The Independent American Party has 88,248 registered voters or 4.47 percent, and the Libertarian Party of Nevada has 15,942 members, representing 0.81 percent. The remaining 39,794 voters, or 2.01 percent, are affiliated with other minor political parties.

The September increase reflects a 1.56 percent growth in Nevada’s active voter registration since August. Republicans grew by 1.61 percent, Democrats by 1.51 percent, and nonpartisan voters by 1.40 percent.

With voter registration deadlines approaching, new voters wishing to receive a mail-in ballot must register by October 22. Those registering after Wednesday, October 23, must vote in person, with in-person registration available up to and on Election Day.