Deadline to register to vote is May 14

Big Vote Little Excuse: What’s your excuse not to vote?

Reno, Nevada. May 3, 2016. Washoe County is collaborating with community partners to promote Big Vote Little Excuse in an effort to encourage all citizens to use their voice and vote in the 2016 Primary and General Elections. The deadline for Washoe County residents to register to vote in the Primary Election is May 14, 2016. The Primary Election is June 14, 2016.

“People can still register or update their information in person at the Washoe County Registrar’s Office until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24,” Washoe County Registrar of Voters Luanne Cutler said. “They can also register on the Nevada Secretary of State's website. We encourage everyone to come and, of course, vote.”

To register in person:

• Registrar of Voters Office is located at 1001 E. Ninth St., Building A, 1^st floor, Reno
• Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed holidays.
• Phone: 775-328-3670

Several early voting sites will be open on Sundays again this year. The exact hours and locations of the early voting sites are available on the Registrar’s website at a later date.

Important dates to know

• May 14 - Last day to register to vote by mail or with any outside agency.
• May 24 - Last day to register in person (Registrar of Voters Office only) or online (www.registertovoteNV.gov).  
• May 28 - Early voting starts
• June 7 - Last day to request an absentee ballot.
• June 14 - Primary Election Day

To register to vote or find more information, head to the Washoe County Registrar of Voters’ website.

Watch the Big Vote Little Excuse Public Service Announcement.

You can help promote Big Vote Little Excuse on social media by using the hashtag #Bigvotelittleexcuse.

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