Vote-By-Mail

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Nevada primary shows potentially high turnout, but also high levels of donations

Bert Johnson

Washoe County elections officials are still counting votes from Tuesday’s primary election. But experts are already celebrating the level of engagement at the polls.

Blue and white sign for the Washoe County Registrar of Voters

En Español

Desglosando algunas preguntas comunes sobre el proceso electoral en el condado de Washoe

Natalie Van Hoozer

La votación anticipada para las elecciones primarias de Nevada ya está en proceso. La gerente de asuntos gubernamentales del condado de Washoe, Jamie Rodríguez, trabaja con la Oficina del Registro de Votantes y nos contesta las preguntas más frecuentes sobre cómo votar.

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Politics and Policy

Breaking down common voting questions in Washoe County

Natalie Van Hoozer

Early voting for Nevada’s primary elections starts Saturday, May 28, 2022. Washoe County Government Affairs Manager Jamie Rodriguez is on the ground at the Registrar of Voters office and explains some common voting questions.

Local Stories

KUNR Today: Republican candidates for Nevada governor challenge Lombardo’s conservative credentials

Bert Johnson

Read or listen to news headlines for Thursday, May 26, 2022.

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KUNR Today: Sisolak Releases Recovery Plan For Federal Funds, Sierra Snowpack Below Average Again

Paul Boger

Here are your local news headlines for the morning of Friday, Apr. 2, 2021.Nevada’s COVID-19 Test Positivity Rate Remains SteadyBy Paul BogerAccording to…

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Politics and Policy

Unsubstantiated Fraud Claims Could Delay Nevada Vote Count, Adding To Election Day Uncertainty

Beau Baker

Legal challenges and accusations of fraud are just a couple of the issues seeding doubt about a clear winner in the presidential race on Election Day. “My…

Two mail-in ballots laying on a wood table.

Politics and Policy

Dem Chair Defends Voting By Mail, Talks Outreach Ahead Of Election

Paul Boger

During his campaign stops in Nevada over the weekend, Republican President Donald Trump made several false claims about Nevada’s new vote-by-mail law,…

A woman holds a red, white and blue sign that says, “Save Our Mail Save Our Vote,” with a stamp of an American flag in the middle.

Politics and Policy

Concerns Loom Over 2020 Mail-In-Election As USPS Delivery Delays Occur

Lucia Starbuck

The United States Postal Service recently underwent operational changes that have caused mail delays across the country, worrying voters. But, the…

A group of women hold signs that read, “Don’t let Trump steal the election again!,” “Trump/DeJoy do not sabotage our right to vote by mail," and “Save the USPS!”

Politics and Policy

Locals Rally In Support Of USPS Ahead Of 2020 Election In Carson City

Lucia Starbuck

Structural changes within the United States Postal Service have caused concern across the country, and locally. On Saturday, people rallied in front of…

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Politics and Policy

Nevada Lawmakers Approve Vote-By-Mail For November General Election

Paul Boger

Voters in Nevada will likely have the option of, once again, voting by mail in this upcoming general election. That’s after lawmakers approved a measure…