Nevada, an important swing state in 2024, has a history of low voter turnout. Due to economic and work forces, Nevada has long had a highly transient population. Now it is one of the fastest growing states, with a large influx that is being driven by low taxes and inexpensive housing. As a result, many Nevada residents have no history of ever voting in the state.
The stakes in 2024 are high for Nevada – the state is at high risk of flipping from Blue to Red in November. Democrat Jacky Rosen is running for re-election as are the three Democratic House representatives. All of these Congressional seats are considered vulnerable, with Rosen as one of the most endangered Democratic Senate incumbents in the country. A good turnout in the November election is critical to keep these seats from flipping.
Our featured postcard project for April addresses the serious problem of low voter activity in Nevada by registering new voters. Nevada is a universal mail-in ballot state, which means that every registered voter receives ballots at home. By registering to vote now, Nevadans will not only receive ballots for the upcoming primary election, but also for the general election in November. Mail-in ballots are known to increase voting, so voter registration in Nevada offers a unique opportunity to expand the voter pool and make a significant impact on November’s election.