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.
Registration counts: L2 Data · Updated July 20, 2026
Nevada Voter Registration
& Party Affiliation Statistics
Total Registered
2,274,666
Largest Party
Independent (43.77%)
Independent / NPP
43.77%
Primary Type
Closed Primary
At a Glance
Nevada at a Glance
Key voter registration statistics · Updated 2026
Registered Voters
2,274,666
across 17 counties
Independent / NPP
995.6K
43.77% of registered
2024 Turnout
66.2%
of eligible voters
Registration
Voter Registration by Party
How many registered Democrats, Republicans, and Independents are in Nevada?
Democratic27.2%
Republican26.6%
Independent43.8%
Other2.4%
| Party | Registered Voters | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Democratic | 618,281 | 27.2% |
Republican | 605,963 | 26.6% |
Independent | 995,584 | 43.8% |
Other | 54,838 | 2.4% |
Turnout
Voter Turnout in Nevada
How many eligible Nevada residents actually vote?
Recent Elections
| Election | Turnout | Voted |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 General | 66.2% | 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 |
Primary turnout figures reflect all voters regardless of party registration. Source: each state’s Secretary of State Statement of Vote.
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