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Clark County warns Election Day voters to expect longer waits at polling places as midterm turnout runs high
Clark County told voters Tuesday that polling places may see longer lines, citing changes to the voting process and heavy expected turnout in a midterm that includes a close race for governor.
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What happened
Clark County cautioned voters on Tuesday that they may face longer waits at polling places across the county this Election Day, KTNV reported. The county issued the warning just after 12 p.m. It gave two reasons: changes to the voting process and what it called "significant" expected turnout for the 2026 midterm election.
A county spokesperson also pointed to certain parts of the day. "Additionally, wait times may be longer in the morning, lunch, and evening hours," the spokesperson said, according to KTNV.
How to check lines before you go
Use the county's lookup tool
Voters heading to the polls on Tuesday can look up the wait time at each polling location with Clark County's Find My Vote Center tool, KTNV reported. Because the tool shows wait times for each location, voters can check sites before leaving home.
Peak times to plan around
According to the county spokesperson, lines may be longest in the morning, around lunch and in the evening. KTNV's report did not include specific wait estimates for any location. For a rundown of options on how to cast a ballot today, see our Election Day voting and ballot return guide.
Changes to the voting process
The county named changes to the voting process as one reason voters could see delays. KTNV's report did not spell out what those changes are. Our earlier coverage of polling hours and the new ballot process has more on how voting works this year.
Turnout was already heavy before Tuesday
More than 665,000 people had already cast ballots as of Friday, the last day of early voting, KTNV reported. Those ballots were cast before Election Day polling places opened on Tuesday.
What is on the ballot
The 2026 midterm features several high-stakes statewide contests, KTNV reported. Voters are choosing a governor, attorney general, secretary of state and lieutenant governor.
A close race for governor
The governor's race pits Republican incumbent Joe Lombardo against Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford, and it is expected to be close, according to KTNV. A Noble Predictive Insights poll released Friday showed voters split at 47% for each of the two top candidates. The poll had a margin of error of roughly 4.4%, KTNV reported.
For a broader look at the contests on the ballot, see our guide to Nevada's governor and House races to watch.
What to watch next
- Wait times at Clark County polling places through the evening, one of the periods the county said could be busiest.
- Results in the governor's race between Joe Lombardo and Aaron Ford, which a Friday poll showed tied at 47%.
- Outcomes of the attorney general, secretary of state and lieutenant governor races.
