By Doug Goodman -Founder & Executive Director Nevadans for Election Reform – July 2, 2021
If voter registration numbers are our mirror into voter attitude, voters in Nevada appear to be reaching the point of total frustration with both the Democratic and Republican Party. The numbers for June 2021 are a continuation of the multi-year trend with the combined percentage of voters choosing to register as Non-Partisan or not affiliate with a major party are, for all intent and purpose, at parity.
State-Wide
| Party | Change in # Voters | % Change | % Voter Share | Difference in Voter Share % |
| D | 439 | 0.07% | 35.32% | -0.24% |
| R | 393 | 0.07% | 30.84% | -0.21% |
| NP | 9,061 | 1.95% | 25.73% | 0.30% |
| IAP | 459 | 0.55% | 4.53% | -0.01% |
| LIB | 101 | 0.57% | 0.97% | 0.00% |
| Other | 3,146 | 7.03% | 2.60% | 0.15% |
| Total not D or R | 33.84% | 0.44% |
Other includes Green Party, Natural Law Party, other or not specified.
The combined voter share of those not registered to vote in either the Democratic or Republican Party is #2 in the state, three (3) percent greater share than the GOP and only one and one-half (1.5) percent shy of the Democratic Party.
Clark County
| Party | Change in # Voters | % Change | % Voter Share | Difference in Voter Share % |
| D | 590 | 0.12% | 38.27% | -0.28% |
| R | 418 | 0.12% | 27.05% | -0.20% |
| NP | 7,008 | 2.07% | 26.59% | 0.32% |
| IAP | 383 | 0.68% | 4.38% | -0.01% |
| LIB | 73 | 0.65% | 0.87% | 0.00% |
| Other | 2,544 | 7.39% | 2.84% | 0.17% |
| Total not D or R | 34.68% | 0.48% |
Other includes Green Party, Natural Law Party, other or not specified.
The combined voter share of those not registered to vote in either the Democratic or Republican Party exceeds Republican Party voter share by over seven (7) percent and just over three and one-half (3.5) percent from voter share of Democratic Party. Non-Partisan voter share is less than one-half (0.5) percent from overtaking the GOP.
Washoe County
| Party | Change in # Voters | % Change | % Voter Share | Difference in Voter Share % |
| D | -84 | -0.08% | 33.54% | -0.17% |
| R | 12 | 0.01% | 33.60% | -0.14% |
| NP | 988 | 1.27% | 24.60% | 0.20% |
| IAP | 62 | 0.42% | 4.62% | 0.00% |
| LIB | 16 | 0.39% | 1.29% | 0.00% |
| Other | 381 | 5.33% | 2.35% | 0.11% |
| Total not D or R | 32.86% | 0.31% |
Other includes Green Party, Natural Law Party, other or not specified.
While the two major parties are still #1 and #2, the combined total of those not registered to vote in either the Democratic or Republican Party is less than one (1) percent away from over-taking either or both major parties.
Rural Counties
| Party | Change in # Voters | % Change | % Voter Share | Difference in Voter Share % |
| D | -67 | -0.15% | 20.07% | -0.14% |
| R | -37 | -0.03% | 49.70% | -0.30% |
| NP | 1,065 | 2.28% | 22.22% | 0.37% |
| IAP | 14 | 0.12% | 5.32% | -0.02% |
| LIB | 12 | 0.50% | 1.13% | 0.00% |
| Other | 221 | 7.06% | 1.56% | 0.09% |
| Total not D or R | 30.23% | 0.44% |
Other includes Green Party, Natural Law Party, other or not specified.
Non-Partisan voter share is in the #2 spot exceeding Democratic Party voter share by over two (2) percent. The combined voter share of those not registered to vote in either the Democratic or Republican Party exceeds Democratic Party voter share by over 10 percent. Of note, both major parties lost voter share in all 15 rural counties while Non-Partisan gained share in all 15 rural counties.
18 – 34 Year Old
| Party | Change in # Voters | % Change | % Voter Share | Difference in Voter Share % |
| D | -220 | -0.12% | 35.41% | -0.39% |
| R | -274 | -0.27% | 19.83% | -0.25% |
| NP | 4,149 | 2.33% | 35.09% | 0.46% |
| IAP | 159 | 0.67% | 4.61% | -0.01% |
| LIB | 43 | 0.53% | 1.57% | -0.01% |
| Other | 1,189 | 7.03% | 3.49% | 0.20% |
| Total not D or R | 44.76% | 0.64% |
Other includes Green Party, Natural Law Party, other or not specified.
The combined voter share of those not registered to vote in either the Democratic or Republican Party is rapidly approaching 50 percent of active voters in this age group, over nine (9) percent over the Democratic Party and 25 percent over the Republican Party. Non-Partisan voter share on its own exceeds GOP voter share by 15 percent and only one-third (0.33) percent away from taking the lead from the Democratic Party.
55+
| Party | Change in # Voters | % Change | % Voter Share | Difference in Voter Share % |
| D | 525 | 0.20% | 36.42% | -0.15% |
| R | 663 | 0.23% | 39.54% | -0.15% |
| NP | 2,205 | 1.72% | 17.65% | 0.20% |
| IAP | 196 | 0.62% | 4.31% | 0.00% |
| LIB | 21 | 0.65% | 0.44% | 0.00% |
| Other | 768 | 6.75% | 1.65% | 0.09% |
| Total not D or R | 24.04% | 0.29% |
Other includes Green Party, Natural Law Party, other or not specified.
This is the one demographic where the Democratic and Republican Party are in no jeopardy of losing their dominance. That said, this age group has followed the trend with the major parties losing voter share with corresponding gain by Non-Partisan and minor parties.
By district voter share changes.
Congressional Districts
| Party | # Districts Lose Voter Share | # Districts Gain Voter Share | # Districts No Change |
| Democratic | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| NP | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| IAP | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| LIB | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Other | 0 | 4 | 0 |
In all Congressional districts (100 percent of the districts) the number of voters not affiliated with either major party exceeds the number of voters registered to one of the major parties. Non-Partisan exceeds the Republican Party in one (1) district; the combined total exceeds both major parties in one (1) district, the Republican Party in one (1) district and the Democratic Party in one (1) district.
State Senate Districts
| Party | # Districts Lose Voter Share | # Districts Gain Voter Share | # Districts No Change |
| Democratic | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| NP | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| IAP | 13 | 2 | 6 |
| LIB | 5 | 1 | 15 |
| Other | 0 | 21 | 0 |
In all 21 districts (100%) the number of voters registered as Non-Partisan or the total number not affiliated with either major party is greater than or within 5% of the number of voters registered to one of the major parties. Non-Partisan exceeds the Republican Party in 10 districts and the Democratic Party in two (2) districts. The combined total exceeds the Republican Party in three (3) districts and the Democratic Party in four (4) districts.
State Assembly Districts
| Party | # Districts Lose Voter Share | # Districts Gain Voter Share | # Districts No Change |
| Democratic | 42 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 42 | 0 | 0 |
| NP | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| IAP | 22 | 7 | 13 |
| LIB | 16 | 8 | 18 |
| Other | 0 | 42 | 0 |
In all 42 districts (100%) the number of voters registered as Non-Partisan or the total number not affiliated with either major party is greater than or within 5% of the number of voters registered to one of the major parties. Non-Partisan exceeds the Republican Party in 17 districts and the Democratic Party in three (3) districts. The combined total exceeds the Republican Party in nine (9) districts and the Democratic Party in 10 districts.
There is a belief among lawmakers that the right to vote is one of the most valuable rights we have as citizens. While some of the policies being put forward on how to protect this right vary, sometimes widely, these policies must ensure voters, regardless of party affiliation, are able to participate in all publicly funded elections. Voter registration trends should send a clear signal that this should be a priority.