Primary Rules
How Nevada's Primary Works
Nevada uses a Closed Primary system
Closed Primary
Only voters registered with a political party can vote in that party's primary election. Independent and unaffiliated voters are excluded.
Voter file data: L2 Data · Registration counts: Nevada Secretary of State · Updated May 4, 2026
Nevada Voter Registration
& Party Affiliation Statistics
Total Registered
2,255,284
Largest Party
Democratic (27.43%)
Independent / NPP
45.57%
Primary Type
Closed Primary
At a Glance
Nevada at a Glance
Key voter registration statistics · Updated 2026
Registered Voters
2,255,284
across 17 counties
Registration Rate
83.3%
eligible population
No Party Preference
45.57%
of registered voters
2024 Turnout
65.8%
of eligible voters
Registration
Voter Registration by Party
How many registered Democrats, Republicans, and Independents are in Nevada?
Democratic27.43%
Republican26.99%
Independent/Other45.57%
| Party | Registered Voters | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Democratic | 618,708 | 27.43% |
Republican | 608,786 | 26.99% |
Independent/Other | 1,027,790 | 45.57% |
Turnout
Voter Turnout in Nevada
How many eligible Nevada residents actually vote?
Eligible vs Registered
2,255,284 registered2,706,341 eligible
Recent Elections
| Election | Turnout | Voted |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 General | 65.8% | 1,487,887 |
| 2022 General | 45.9% | 1,023,617 |
| 2020 General | 64.3% | 1,407,754 |
| 2024 Presidential Primary | 9.5% | 214,336 |
| 2024 State Primary | 16.2% | 323,948 |
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