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Civic Engagement and Voting: Register

This guide shares resources and strategies for learning about socio political issues in order to vote or otherwise participate in civic discourse. It also details local resources for getting involved as well at UNLV and local events.

Registering to Vote

To register to vote you will want to identify which state you are voting in, look up the requirements, and consider if you would like to register with a political party. Check out the boxes below for more information about registering to vote!

Step 1 - Getting Registered

Once you've determined the political party that aligns most closely with your values and beliefs, it will be time to get registered! Voting registration requirements vary from state to state, so check out How to Vote using TurboVote at UNLV for more info!

The basic requirements for getting registered to vote in Nevada are simple. To start, you must be a United States citizen and at least 18 years old by election day, but you are able to pre-register at 17 years old! In order to be registered and vote in Nevada, you must have been living here for at least 30 days prior to registering. Luckily, you can register to vote any time, including election day, once you have established residency. Lastly, in order to prove your state residency, you'll need to have a Nevada ID card, so make sure you have yours!

To recap, you must be: 

  • A United States citizen
  • 18 years old by election day4
  • A resident of Nevada
  • Nevada Identification 

To register, sign up through TurboVote at UNLV. They make the process super easy and you can even sign up for election reminders!

Finding Your Political Party

When it comes time to register to vote, you'll be asked to choose register with the political party of your choosing. Check out these great resources to help determine what political party your values align most closely with!

  • Pew Research Center - The Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes, and trends shaping the world.
  • ISideWith - ISideWith is another great nonpartisan source to check out. ISideWith offers information about current political issues, elections, and candidates. 
  • Accredited Schools Online - Accredited Schools Online has put out an amazing first-time voter guide that includes information about voter demographics, voting facts versus myths, and a great political affiliation quiz.
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