Douglas County Elections Mission Statement

By conducting secure, transparent, and fair elections, our office upholds the values of Douglas County. Through innovation, accuracy, and collaborative outreach, we ensure an accessible and trusted voting experience for every resident.

Fair elections. Trusted process. Community first.


See How Your Vote Works!

Douglas County invites you to an inside look at our new in-person voting process and technology, featuring the Ballot Marking Device (BMD).

Date: April 20, 2026
Time: 3 p.m. – 6p.m.
Location: Historic Courthouse
Board Chambers
1616 8th Street, Minden 89423  

  • Touchscreen Selection: Voters make choices by tapping contest bubbles on a screen.
  • Print Your Ballot: After confirming selections, the system prints a full-size paper ballot.
  • Verify Before Casting: The printed ballot is identical to a hand-marked ballot and can be easily reviewed.
  • Secure Tabulation: Ballots are scanned and counted using a secure, auditable system that is access-restricted and not
    connected to the internet.

What to Expect

  • Live demonstrations of voting equipment.
  • Hands-on experience with the Ballot Marking Device.
  • Opportunity to ask questions and meet election staff.
  • Opportunity to ask questions and meet election staff.
  • Learn how Douglas County ensures secure, transparent, and accurate elections.
Download Event Flyer

Candidate Watch List

Candidate Watch List Information to be Updated Within 24 Hours of Candidate Filing for Office.

Voter Registration Statistics as of April 1, 2026

Voter registration totals by party and registrant status in Douglas County
Party Active Inactive Total
Democratic 7,189 875 8,064
Republican 21,071 1,938 23,009
Independent American 1,855 286 2,141
Libertarian 344 90 434
Non-Partisan 11,020 2,482 13,502
Other 46 74 120
Grand Total 41,525 5,745 47,270

Douglas County Election Office

Douglas County Election Office
1616 8th St.
PO Box 218
Minden, NV 89423
Phone: (775) 783-6095
Fax: (775) 782-9016
Email: [email protected]