Time is running out to register to vote

The deadline to register to vote by mail or with an outside agency is Oct. 11, 2016.

Media Release

For Immediate Release

www.washoecounty.us Contact: Amy Ventetuolo

aventetuolo@washoecounty.us

775.328.2070



Reno, Nevada. Oct. 6, 2016. Washoe County is reminding residents that the deadline to register to vote for the General Election by mail or with an outside agency is Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016.

“It’s important to remember that you must be registered to participate in the upcoming November 8th election,” Washoe County Registrar Luanne Cutler said. “Equally as important is that each voter is registered at his or her current address. It affects who you’ll vote for and where you’ll be voting. If you’re not sure your information is current, you can verify that by entering your last name and date of birth on Washoe County’s website.”

To register in person:

Registrar of Voters Office is located at 1001 E. Ninth St., Building A, 1 st floor, Reno

floor, Reno Office hours: Open Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed holidays.

Phone: 775-328-3670

Important dates to know

Oct. 11 -Last day to register to vote by mail or with any outside agency

Oct. 18 - Last day to register in person (Registrar of Voters Office only)

Oct. 22 - Early voting begins

Nov. 1 - Last day to request an absentee ballot

Nov. 4 - Last day to vote early

Nov. 8 - General Election Day

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

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