Welcome to Ballot Without Borders for Lander County, Nevada. Local election information, voting resources, and community updates for Lander County will be added here after they are checked against official local and Nevada election sources.
2026 General Election in Lander County
Candidates who received the most votes in Lander County (unofficial, AP county results, checked Nov. 4, 2026):
- Governor: Lombardo (R)
This is a statewide race, so this shows who led in Lander County, not a local winner. Statewide, Aaron Ford (D) won the governor’s race, according to AP race calls. Results are unofficial until certified.
Voting in Nevada: Rules for Lander County Voters
Voting rules are set by each state. This is a summary of Nevada rules for Lander County voters, checked Nov. 4, 2026, from Vote.gov (U.S. government), the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) and Ballotpedia. Rules and dates can change, so confirm with Nevada’s official election website or your local election office before each election.
Registering to vote
- Online: by 5 days before Election Day.
- By mail: must be postmarked 28 days before Election Day.
- In person: available through Election Day (same-day registration).
- Register or check your registration (Nevada on Vote.gov)
Primary elections
Nevada has closed primaries: only voters registered with a party can vote in that party’s primary. Voters can affiliate with or change party on primary day.
Voter ID
Nevada does not require most voters to show an ID document to vote in person; election workers confirm identity in other ways, such as checking a signature or personal information. First-time voters who registered by mail may need to show ID under federal law.
Early voting
Starts: Third Saturday preceding election Note: Nevada conducts elections primarily by mail. Ends: Friday before election. Locations and hours are set locally.
Voting by mail
Nevada conducts elections by mail: registered voters are automatically sent a ballot. You can still vote in person.
Lander County election office
Lander County Clerk
50 State Route 305
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
Phone: (775) 635-5738
Fax: (775) 635-2253
Email: landercountyclerk@landercountynvelections.gov
You can also look up your local election office on Nevada’s official election website.
Contact information from the Federal Voting Assistance Program’s local election office directory (FVAP.gov, U.S. Department of Defense), checked Nov. 4, 2026. Some listed emails are for military and overseas voters; call the office if you’re not sure who to contact.
Sources: Vote.gov (registration deadlines); NCSL voter ID (updated Sept. 3, 2026), early voting (updated Aug. 11, 2026) and absentee voting (updated July 17, 2026); Ballotpedia primary types (as of Aug. 2026).