2028 outlook
6 electoral votes Tossup / Battleground

Will Nevada vote Republican or Democratic in 2028?

Yes - Nevada is a genuine 2028 swing state. It is one of the seven states both campaigns contested most heavily in 2024, and with 6 electoral votes it is likely to see heavy spending and candidate visits from both parties. No 2028 nominee has been chosen yet, so the eventual matchup is unknown, but Nevada is expected to be close.

Is Nevada a swing state in 2028? Yes - Nevada is one of the seven core 2028 swing states.

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Nevada at a glance

  • Electoral votes6
  • 2028 ratingTossup / Battleground
  • RegionWest
  • CapitalCarson City
  • 2024 resultTrump (R)
  • 2020 resultBiden (D)
  • 2016 resultClinton (D)
  • 2024 marginTrump +3.1

How Nevada fits the 2028 map

Nevada flipped between 2020 and 2024 (Trump +3.1 in 2024), which is exactly why it sits at the center of the 2028 map.

Because it is so closely divided, Nevada is one of the few states where the national outcome is genuinely decided. Expect both 2028 nominees to compete here hard.

See the full picture on the 2028 electoral map and swing-state guide.

Voting in Nevada in 2028

Whatever Nevada does in November, you have to be registered first - and the rules are set by Nevada, not by Washington. Here is what applies here.

  • Registration deadlineby mail before Election Day; same-day in person
  • Register onlineYes
  • Same-day registrationYes
  • Automatic registrationYes, at the DMV
  • ID at the pollsNo document

Register to vote in Nevada (official vote.gov) - full Nevada registration guide

Quick answers

Nevada 2028: frequently asked questions

Is Nevada a swing state in 2028?
Yes. Nevada is one of the seven core battleground states expected to decide the 2028 election. It was decided by Trump +3.1 in 2024.
How many electoral votes does Nevada have in 2028?
Nevada has 6 electoral votes for the 2028 election, based on the 2020 Census apportionment.
Who won Nevada in 2024?
Nevada was carried by Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election.
How has Nevada voted recently?
Nevada voted Democratic in 2016, Democratic in 2020, and Republican in 2024.
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