Nevada voter rolls rise in December, narrowing party balance statewide

Nevada Secretary of State Francisco V. Aguilar reported Jan. 16 that the number of active registered voters increased to 2,116,453 statewide after an 11,092 gain in December 2025 compared with November. The month-to-month uptick alters the composition of the electorate at a moment when Nevada's voter landscape will be closely watched in the run-up to 2026 elections.

The statewide party breakdown shows nonpartisan voters remain the largest group at 787,853, or 37.23 percent of active registrations. Republicans number 596,164 (28.17 percent) and Democrats 593,029 (28.02 percent), leaving the two major parties nearly level. Smaller groups include 90,291 (4.27 percent) registered with the Independent American Party, 15,002 (0.71 percent) Libertarian, and 34,114 (1.61 percent) affiliated with other minor parties.

For Nye County communities from Pahrump to Tonopah, the shift in totals matters even if county-level registration figures did not appear in the statewide summary. The continued strength of nonpartisan registrations means a larger share of voters remain unaffiliated with major parties, which affects how campaigns and local officials plan outreach, turnout efforts, and messaging in rural and suburban precincts. The near parity between Republican and Democratic rolls statewide underscores why every ballot and every registration can be consequential in close contests.

Local election administrators and community organizations in Nye County should note that increases in active registrations typically translate into added demands on voter services around election season, from mail ballots to in-person polling locations. Residents who have moved, changed names, or not voted recently ought to verify their status to avoid surprises at the polls. The Secretary of State’s office maintains a full, up-to-date voter registration breakdown online and offers an online registration portal where residents can register or confirm their registration.

These registration trends will be tracked by candidates and political groups as Nevada heads through another election cycle. For Nye County, the practical takeaway is straightforward: verify your registration early, update your address if needed, and watch how statewide shifts may influence local campaign activity and ballot access in the months ahead.