Tribal Polling Locations/DropBoxes

State law requires City and County Clerks to provide a polling place within the boundaries of an Indian reservation or colony during a Presidential Preference Primary, Primary or General Election. Tribes may also choose to opt-out of having a polling place or dropbox by notifying the County Clerk.

Previously, Tribes had to submit a request in writing to have a polling place and/or ballot dropbox. If a Tribe previously opted-out, and would like to have a polling location in an upcoming election, they must submit a new request.

At A Glance

• Tribes can request more than one proposed location for a polling location and/or ballot dropbox
• Proposed locations must satisfy the criteria county clerks use
• Polling locations/ballot dropboxes that are established must continue to operate every election unless the tribe makes changes or opts out
• Tribal Polling Location Request Form

Tribes must submit a request by 5:00 pm on the first day of March for a primary election or by 5:00 pm on the first day of August for a general election. Tribal Chairmans should complete the EL-B11-25 Polling Locations on Tribal Lands Form and submit it to the respective county election official.

Note: If a polling place is provided on a reservation or colony for early voting, the county election official is not required by law to also provide a polling location on Election Day. State law also establishes that a county or city election official is not required to establish a temporary branch polling place within the boundaries of a reservation or colony in situations where it is not logistically feasible.

Request Submission Deadlines:

The Secretary of State's office is also able to answer questions about the law providing for the establishment of polling locations on a reservation or colony. Questions for the Secretary of State's office should be emailed to NVElect@sos.nv.gov.

Voting Using EASE

The Effective Absentee System for Elections (EASE) provides members of a Nevada Tribe residing on a reservation or colony a more accessible way to vote using the system. EASE allows voters to register to vote and cast a ballot online, without having to vote in person at a polling location.

Voting on EASE is live no later than 45 days before Election Day.

The EASE system was expanded for members of a Nevada Tribe living on a reservation or colony in the state following the 2023 legislative session, and was used for the first time by Tribal citizens in the 2024 General Election.

Tribal Polling Locations

Interested in being a Poll Worker for your Tribe? Visit HERE for more information!

Under state law, the county or city clerk is responsible for recruiting poll workers for polling places located within the boundaries of a reservation or colony unless the tribe formally declines this assistance. The clerk is also responsible for providing training on the use of mechanical voting systems either virtually or in-person on the reservation.

Visit our interactive Tribal Polling Locations Map!

Downloadable Tribal Polling Location Map

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