If we don’t have our say, we can’t make change… When we fill out our ballots, we’re not choosing a best friend, we’re choosing folks who are in the best position to co-govern with us, and respond to the needs of Nevadans who want the ability to thrive in their community. The folks who want to deport all immigrants, jail people who need abortion care, and allow corporations to buy up our neighborhoods are not the only voices that should be heard in our democracy.
We have to show up and do way more than just vote. Civic engagement doesn’t start and stop at the ballot box. Civic engagement means being an active participant in your community whether it be voting, volunteering, testifying in local government, and advocating for causes that make your neighborhood shine. If a person running to represent you is having a public event, show up, and talk to them. Don’t see any events? Organize one with your neighbors. Even if you’re not eligible to vote, you can be part of these conversations and help advance issues of fairness and justice.
It’s also important for us to be in community with each other and talk about what’s at stake, how we defend our vote, and how we win. Our vote is truly our voice, and I don’t know about you all – but I will be heard this election. Elections in Nevada are more accessible than ever thanks to a slew of bills the community advocated for over the last few legislative sessions. Now, Nevadans can vote in-person early or on election day, can vote by mail, or drop their mail ballot off at a polling place. While many want to make voting less accessible and challenge election results, we believe our democracy is strongest when more voices are heard.
Early Voting:
Saturday October 19th- Friday November 1st
Washoe County Polling Places
Clark County Polling Places
General Election
November 5th
Tribal Voting:
Civic Engagement isn’t just about voting, it also about talking to the people who represent you regarding the issues that matter to you community. Find out who represents you and your neighbors!
Link: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/whosmylegislator/
Nevadans are now able to automatically register to vote through an array of government agencies, but it is important to stay #VoteReady if you move, are a new American, or just turned 18!
Link: https://registertovote.nv.gov/
The right to vote is automatically returned to formerly incarcerated individuals upon release. Probation and parole status does not have an impact on your ability to vote, as long as you are no longer incarcerated, and meet the general eligibility requirements, you have the right to vote.
Link: https://www.nvsos.gov/sos/elections/voters/restoration-of-voting-rights-in-nevada