A month before the 2026 elections, the Nevada secretary of state reported this breakdown of Nevada voters:
- 809,764 are nonpartisan (38.85%).
- 575,465 are Democrats (27.61%).
- 571,078 are Republicans (27.40%).
The remaining 6.15% are members of the Independent American Party, Libertarian Party of Nevada or other minor parties.
These numbers are consistent with long-term trends. Nonpartisans are always the largest group in Nevada, and the two major parties are usually neck and neck. If you’re looking to join one of them, here’s what their local leaders think you should know.
Connect with the GOP
“Anybody is free to come by our headquarters,” said Bruce Parks, chairman of the Washoe County Republican Party. “You can fill out a paper application if you’d like, and you can ask questions of the people that work there. … Anybody who wants to stop by to see how Washoe County Republican Party conducts their business, they’re welcome to do so.”
The party holds a Lincoln Day Dinner each spring. Said Parks: “It’s our big fundraiser and celebration event, to celebrate all things Republican—of course, in recognition of Abraham Lincoln, the founder of the Republican Party.”
To learn about the party’s policies, bylaws, leadership and monthly central committee meetings, or to apply for membership or sign up for email newsletters, go to washoegop.org. Follow Washoe County Republican Party on Facebook or @RealWashoeGOP on X.
Washoe County Republican Party
3652 S. Virginia St., Suite C-8
775-827-1900
secretary@washoegop.org
Connect with the Dems
For Democrats who want to meet like-minded people in their own neighborhoods, the Democratic Party of Washoe County has affiliate groups including North Tahoe Dems, North Washoe Dems, South Washoe Dems, a Black Caucus, Democratic Women of Washoe and Heart of Reno.
“If you want to be super-involved, you can help lead the direction that the county party is going in and govern our board by joining our central committee,” said Rosey Downey, the party’s executive director. “It’s super-easy. You just have to be a registered Democrat and sign up and come to meetings four times a year.”
For people who want to participate in a less-formal way, there’s the Washoe Dems precinct organizer program. It aims to build Democratic bases within neighborhoods. “I think that’s fun for people who maybe don’t like sitting in on meetings or going to fundraisers,” said Downey.
Visitors to the Dems’ office are always welcome.
To learn more, go to washodems.org. Find @washoedems on Instagram, Democratic Party of Washoe County on Facebook, @WashoeDEMS on X, @washoedems.bsky.social on BlueSky, and Washoe Dems on Substack.
Washoe County Democratic Party
1465 Terminal Way, No. 1
775-323-8683
washoedems@washoedems.org