Important Dates for the 2010 Elections

IMPORTANT DATES
FOR THE 2010 ELECTIONS

Election Department - Clark County, Nevada
Last updated on June 17, 2009

2010 ELECTIONS

When and Where Federal/State Elections Take Place:
Federal/State Elections are in even-numbered years. In 2009, the Nevada legislature changed the date of the Federal/State Primary Election to the second Tuesday in June of each even-numbered year (Senate Bill 162). The General Election date remains the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Specific dates for 2010 are below.

In State/Federal Elections, Nevada has CLOSED PRIMARY and OPEN GENERAL elections. See "General Information" below for details.

CANDIDATE FILING IN 2010
(click here for offices up for election in Clark County, Nevada, in 2010)

	December 30, 2009:	Party Change Deadline: No person may be a candidate of a major political party for partisan office in 2010 if he or she changed political affiliation to Democrat or Republican after December 30, 2009.
	January 4 - February 4, 2010:	Independent Candidate Petition Filing: Period during which an independent candidate must submit his or her petition of candidacy to the appropriate filing officer for verification. Prior to circulating the petition, a copy must be submitted to the filing officer. Contact the Secretary of State for more information.
	January 4 - 15, 2010:	Judicial Candidate Filing: Period during which judicial candidates for State Supreme Court, District Court (including Family Division) and Justice of the Peace may file to run for office in 2010.
	January 27, 2010, 5:00 p.m.:	Last Day to Withdraw Judicial Candidacy
	March 1 - 12, 2010:	Candidate Filing (Non-Judicial): Period during which candidates (other than judicial) may file to run for office in 2010.
	March 23, 2010, 5:00 p.m.:	Last Day to Withdraw Candidacy (Non-Judicial)

JUNE 8, 2010, PRIMARY ELECTION
(FEDERAL / STATE)
Vote 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

	May 8, 2010:	Registration Deadline: Last day to register to vote or to update your registration, without having to appear in-person at the Election Department offices.
	May 9 - 18, 2010:	In-Office Registration: You may register to vote or update your existing registration in-person at the Election Department offices only.
	May 22 - June 4, 2010:	Early Voting: You may vote before Election Day at various locations throughout the County. Hours and days vary by site.
	June 1, 2010 5:00 p.m.:	Mail Ballot Request Deadline: Last day for the Election Department to RECEIVE WRITTEN mail ballot requests.

NOVEMBER 2, 2010, GENERAL ELECTION
(FEDERAL / STATE)
Vote 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

	October 2, 2010:	Registration Deadline: Last day to register to vote or to update your registration, without having to appear in-person at the Election Department offices.
	October 3 - 12, 2010:	In-Office Registration: You may register to vote or update your existing registration in-person at the Election Department offices only.
	October 16 - 29, 2010:	Early Voting: You may vote before Election Day at various locations throughout the County. Hours and days vary by site.
	October 26, 2010 5:00 p.m.:	Mail Ballot Request Deadline: Last day for the Election Department to RECEIVE WRITTEN mail ballot requests.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Who May Vote:
All voters registered in Clark County, Nevada, may vote in the County's Federal/State Primary and General Elections.

What Is on the Ballot:
Federal, State and County offices will be up for election. Ballot questions may also be included in the General Election. You may vote only for offices and ballot questions that are applicable to your specific precinct, as listed in your sample ballot.

What Is a “CLOSED” Primary Election:
A Primary Election is a preliminary (or nominating) election. Its purpose is to select, when necessary, the Democratic, Republican and Nonpartisan candidates who will run for office in the General Election. The direct vote of the people selects these candidates, rather than delegates at a convention. Note that not all candidates and offices up for election may appear in the Primary Election (click here for more information).

Nevada has “CLOSED” Federal/State Primary Elections. This means only registered Democrats and Republicans may vote in partisan contests, but all registered voters may vote in nonpartisan contests. Additionally, only registered Democrats may vote for Democrats and only registered Republicans may vote for Republicans, i.e., you cannot vote for candidates from a party other than your own. To change your party, you must re-register to vote by the registration deadline (see dates above). Click here to request a Voter Registration Application to re-register and change your party.

Click here for more information on party affiliation.

What Is an “OPEN” General Election:
Candidates receiving the most votes in General Elections are elected to office.

Nevada has “OPEN” Federal/State General Elections. This means you may vote for any candidate listed in your General Election sample ballot, regardless of your party affiliation. Ballot questions may also appear in the General Election. Note that not all candidates and offices up for election may appear in the General Election (click here for more information).