‘Nevadans deserve better’: Long Election Day lines in Clark County raise concerns

By: April Corbin Girnus

Outlets: Nevada Current

Published: November 6, 2026

Words: 1,109

Last Updated: 2 days, 5 hours ago


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A new in-person voting process, voter enthusiasm, and a lengthy four-page ballot created a “perfect storm” of conditions that led to hourslong waits for many voters in Clark County and the delayed release of election results Tuesday night.

Nevada state law prohibits the release of any election results until after every voter in line at a polling place on Election Day has cast their ballot. Voting sites are considered “closed” at 7 p.m. …

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