The Clark County Election Department will introduce a new step in the in-person voting process beginning with the 2026 election cycle, aimed at strengthening transparency, accuracy, and voter confidence.
Under the updated procedure, voters will continue to check in and cast their selections using ballot marking devices, the same technology used in recent elections. After completing their choices, however, voters will now receive a printed paper ballot reflecting their selections. Voters will be able to review the ballot for accuracy before submitting it into newly deployed tabulation machines.
Election officials say the change aligns Clark County with updated statewide security standards and national best practices for election administration. The addition of a voter-verifiable paper ballot ensures that each voter has a clear opportunity to confirm their selections before their vote is officially cast.
Once submitted, the paper ballots will be securely stored by election officials and can be used for post-election audits, recounts, or verification procedures if required. Officials emphasized that the paper record serves as an additional layer of protection while preserving the efficiency of the current in-person voting system.
The Election Department noted that the update does not alter how voters make their selections and does not add complexity to the voting experience. Instead, the printed ballot review is intended to enhance clarity and confidence while maintaining accessibility for voters across the county.
Additional details about the rollout, including voter education efforts and equipment deployment timelines, are expected to be released ahead of the 2026 election cycle.
