Storey County, Nevada
Your guide to voting in Storey County, Nevada: registration, sample ballots, ID requirements and where to get local help. Home to about 4,110 people, Storey County is one of the least populous of Nevada's 17 counties. In Nevada, the county clerk or registrar of voters handles registration, mail ballots and vote centers.
Next Election
February 1, 2028
Voter Portal
Register Online
What's On My Ballot?
ID Requirements
Absentee / Early Voting
Registration Deadline
Register by mail at least 28 days before an election; same-day registration is available in person through Election Day. Check the Nevada Secretary of State for the online deadline.
Why Voting Matters
Why does voting matter in Storey County? Because every eligible voter here has exactly the same power at the ballot box: one vote. The next election for Storey County voters is Nevada's presidential preference primary on February 1, 2028; local elections can come sooner, so check your local election office. Local work in restaurants and hospitality and manufacturing means debates over tourism and small businesses directly affect Storey County families.
In the 2024 presidential election, about 3,080 ballots were cast in Storey County, up about 7% from 2,880 in 2020. With roughly 3,650 adults living in the county, that is around 84% of adult residents, above the statewide rate of about 58%.
That means roughly 579 adult residents did not cast a presidential ballot. Some are not eligible, but many are, and that is a lot of untapped power. If just one in 20 of them voted, Storey County would add about 29 voices, more than enough to decide a close local race.
Covering about 263 square miles with roughly 16 people per square mile, Storey County is the kind of rural community where a few dozen votes can settle a local election. The county is home to about 0.1% of Nevada's population.
ZIP codes in or partly in Storey County include 89403, 89434, 89440, 89508 and 89521. Take two minutes to confirm your registration, preview your ballot with the links on this page, and decide when and how you will vote. Bring a neighbor along.
Voter Assistance Resources
Who runs elections in Storey County? In Nevada, the county clerk or registrar of voters handles registration, mail ballots and vote centers. For registration, polling places, early voting and absentee ballots, contact the Storey County clerk or registrar of voters.
Statewide directory, Nevada Secretary of State's county clerk contact list:
https://www.nvsos.gov/sos/elections/voters/county-clerk-contact-information
See your sample ballot. Nevada county clerk contacts (your county posts your sample ballot):
https://www.nvsos.gov/sos/elections/voters/county-clerk-contact-information
You can also preview a personalized ballot at Vote411.org.
Free, nonpartisan help is available before and on every Election Day: call or text the Election Protection hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683). Spanish: 888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682). Asian languages: 888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683).
Voters with disabilities in Storey County can ask for an accessible voting machine, curbside voting where offered, and help from a person of their choice. If you run into barriers, contact the Nevada Disability Advocacy & Law Center, Nevada's Protection and Advocacy agency, at (888) 349-3843. VoteRiders (844-338-8743) offers free help with voter ID.
Need a ride? Many local transit agencies and ride services offer free or discounted rides to the polls on Election Day, so check what is available before the next election. See our Nevada voter page for statewide options. Details can change, so confirm with the official election office.
Military and overseas voters can get help from the Federal Voting Assistance Program at 1-800-438-VOTE (8683) or fvap.gov.
Sign up to be an election worker
Election workers (often called poll workers) keep voting running smoothly in Storey County. Most are paid for their time, get free training, and help their neighbors cast their ballots. You can work a full day, a shorter shift, or help before Election Day. County and municipal election offices recruit and train their own workers, and the EAC's Help America Vote page links to yours. Find out how to sign up:
https://www.eac.gov/help-america-vote
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