Thousands of Nevada Voters Found Inactive, Registrations Canceled

Nevada Secretary of State's office announces results of voter roll maintenance efforts ahead of upcoming election cycle.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Nevada Secretary of State's Office has announced that more than 138,000 voters were found inactive and nearly 177,000 voter registrations will be canceled as part of the state's voter roll maintenance efforts in 2025. Officials say this is an important part of election preparation to ensure only eligible Nevadans can cast ballots and help election officials budget resources accordingly.

Why it matters

Maintaining accurate voter rolls is a critical part of election integrity and security. However, the large number of inactive voters and canceled registrations raises concerns about potential barriers to voting and disenfranchisement, especially for vulnerable populations who may have difficulty updating their registration information.

The details

According to the Nevada Secretary of State's Office, the voter roll maintenance process involved sending routine notices to voters across the state's 17 counties, giving them a chance to update their address or request their registration be canceled if they have moved or no longer wish to be registered. Officials say this is required under state and federal law as part of preparing for the upcoming election cycle.

  • The voter roll maintenance efforts were conducted in 2025.

The players

Francisco Aguilar

The Nevada Secretary of State.

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What they’re saying

“Nevada's elections are safe and secure thanks to the systems and processes we have in place. This includes our regular list maintenance efforts which are led by trusted county election officials... It ensures that all eligible Nevadans – and only eligible Nevadans – can cast a ballot, and helps election officials budget for ballots, poll workers and more. We are committed to protecting voter data and making sure Nevadans can make their voices heard this year.”

— Francisco Aguilar, Nevada Secretary of State (fox5vegas.com)

What’s next

Voters can check and update their voter registration information on the state's website, Vote.NV.gov.

The takeaway

While maintaining accurate voter rolls is important for election integrity, the large number of inactive voters and canceled registrations raises concerns about potential barriers to voting and disenfranchisement, especially for vulnerable populations. Election officials must balance these efforts with ensuring all eligible voters can easily participate in the democratic process.