Because I am running for Treasurer, I am interested in the voter makeup of the state. It’s a gerrymandered Democratic legislature, with gerrymandered US House seats. Remember that. In 2021, the Democrats heavily gerrymandered Nevada.

It’s a pretty purple state. If you look at voter registration, currently Republicans have a +4000 edge. Democrats are going to spend $50MM in Nevada to register Democrats.

Why? They know their positions are unpopular. Just look at the people fleeing blue states. No one wants men in women’s sports. No one wants trillions to NGOs. No one wants fraud. No one wants wealth taxes. Most people want Voter ID, and most people want an end to illegal immigration while remaking our immigration system so we still show how we value immigration. They want common sense. The Democratic platform is crazy and extreme.

This is the way the voter base in Nevada works out. It’s about equal when it comes to registered Republicans and Democrats. But there is a gigantic blob of independents in the middle. Gigantic.

Of the blob, 60-70% lean right. They like common-sense government with low taxes and low government interference. They look at people like Marjorie Taylor Green and recoil, but they look at the hard left shift of the Democratic party and recoil, too. 40% lean left. But those 40% aren’t hard lefties and worry about where the Democratic party is headed. The current Democratic Party doesn’t feel like home to them anymore.

If you are one of the 60-70%, you need to update your registration if you want a say in the primary. Here is another thing gerrymandering does. It makes every race less competitive, and extremes get elected, especially when it is a majority party. AOC can get elected, but someone who used to be considered sensible, like Tip O Neill, cannot. Gerrymandering also incentivizes the minority party to play to its extremes, and a less competitive general election candidate gets nominated. We saw that play out in my CD-3 congressional district last cycle in a very, very winnable race.

Open primaries are a terrible idea. Why? Because you want the people who self-identify with that party to decide who the candidate will be, not someone who doesn’t. People who don’t identify and don’t want to commit can switch back and forth on a whim and that hurts both political parties. Open primary advocates will emphasize that this limits choice, and it does for a very good reason. If I were a Coke executive, I wouldn’t want Dr Pepper or Pepsi making decisions for my company. I don’t even want generic cola company executives making decisions for my company. I want Coke people because they have my best interests at heart.

Ranked choice voting is an even worse idea.

My brother-in-law and sister-in-law moved to Nevada from Alaska. When you go to the DMV, they automatically register you as an independent unless you say something, and they didn’t. Their minds were busy with other things. They had to change their registrations.

It would be beneficial for right-leaning independents to join the party and contribute to its decision-making process. You can stay independent and be mad about the choice of candidate you have, or you can choose to give yourself a voice. You might not like every single stance on every single issue, but if you don’t make yourself heard in the primary, you silence yourself.

It is simple and fast to change your registration. Here is how.

To change your voter registration from independent (nonpartisan) to Republican in Nevada, you have several options. The process is straightforward and can typically be done online if you have a valid Nevada driver’s license or state ID card. Here’s how:

1. Visit the Nevada Secretary of State’s official voter registration portal at registertovotenv.gov.

2. Select the option to update your existing voter registration.

3. Enter your personal details, including your Nevada driver’s license or ID number, date of birth, and the last four digits of your Social Security number (if applicable).

4. Follow the prompts to change your party affiliation to Republican.

5. Submit the update—changes are usually processed quickly, and you’ll receive confirmation.

This method is available 24/7, but note that close to election deadlines, online updates may have cutoffs (though none are imminent as of January 2026).

• Go to your local county election office or any early voting/election day site during open periods. For Clark County (Las Vegas area), you can update during the check-in process at voting locations.

• Bring ID, such as your driver’s license, and inform them of the party change.

• Download and print a voter registration application from the Secretary of State’s site, fill it out with your updated party (Republican), and mail it to your county election department.

• For Clark County residents, you can call (702) 455-VOTE (8683) to request a form, or log in to their Registered Voter Services portal to generate and submit one.

Once updated, you’ll receive a new voter registration card by mail confirming the change. If you don’t have a Nevada driver’s license or ID, you’ll need to use the in-person or mail option. For any questions, contact your county election office directly—Clark County’s is at the number above.

Early voting for the primary isn’t starting until May 23rd, so there is plenty of time.

Because I am running for Treasurer, I am interested in the voter makeup of the state. It’s a gerrymandered Democratic legislature, with gerrymandered US House seats. Remember that. In 2021, the Democrats heavily gerrymandered Nevada.

It’s a pretty purple state. If you look at voter registration, currently Republicans have a +4000 edge. Democrats are going to spend $50MM in Nevada to register Democrats.

Why? They know their positions are unpopular. Just look at the people fleeing blue states. No one wants men in women’s sports. No one wants trillions to NGOs. No one wants fraud. No one wants wealth taxes. Most people want Voter ID, and most people want an end to illegal immigration while remaking our immigration system so we still show how we value immigration. They want common sense. The Democratic platform is crazy and extreme.

This is the way the voter base in Nevada works out. It’s about equal when it comes to registered Republicans and Democrats. But there is a gigantic blob of independents in the middle. Gigantic.

Of the blob, 60-70% lean right. They like common-sense government with low taxes and low government interference. They look at people like Marjorie Taylor Green and recoil, but they look at the hard left shift of the Democratic party and recoil, too. 40% lean left. But those 40% aren’t hard lefties and worry about where the Democratic party is headed. The current Democratic Party doesn’t feel like home to them anymore.

If you are one of the 60-70%, you need to update your registration if you want a say in the primary. Here is another thing gerrymandering does. It makes every race less competitive, and extremes get elected, especially when it is a majority party. AOC can get elected, but someone who used to be considered sensible, like Tip O Neill, cannot. Gerrymandering also incentivizes the minority party to play to its extremes, and a less competitive general election candidate gets nominated. We saw that play out in my CD-3 congressional district last cycle in a very, very winnable race.

Open primaries are a terrible idea. Why? Because you want the people who self-identify with that party to decide who the candidate will be, not someone who doesn’t. People who don’t identify and don’t want to commit can switch back and forth on a whim and that hurts both political parties. Open primary advocates will emphasize that this limits choice, and it does for a very good reason. If I were a Coke executive, I wouldn’t want Dr Pepper or Pepsi making decisions for my company. I don’t even want generic cola company executives making decisions for my company. I want Coke people because they have my best interests at heart.

Ranked choice voting is an even worse idea.

My brother-in-law and sister-in-law moved to Nevada from Alaska. When you go to the DMV, they automatically register you as an independent unless you say something, and they didn’t. Their minds were busy with other things. They had to change their registrations.

It would be beneficial for right-leaning independents to join the party and contribute to its decision-making process. You can stay independent and be mad about the choice of candidate you have, or you can choose to give yourself a voice. You might not like every single stance on every single issue, but if you don’t make yourself heard in the primary, you silence yourself.

It is simple and fast to change your registration. Here is how.

To change your voter registration from independent (nonpartisan) to Republican in Nevada, you have several options. The process is straightforward and can typically be done online if you have a valid Nevada driver’s license or state ID card. Here’s how:

1. Visit the Nevada Secretary of State’s official voter registration portal at registertovotenv.gov.

2. Select the option to update your existing voter registration.

3. Enter your personal details, including your Nevada driver’s license or ID number, date of birth, and the last four digits of your Social Security number (if applicable).

4. Follow the prompts to change your party affiliation to Republican.

5. Submit the update—changes are usually processed quickly, and you’ll receive confirmation.

This method is available 24/7, but note that close to election deadlines, online updates may have cutoffs (though none are imminent as of January 2026).

• Go to your local county election office or any early voting/election day site during open periods. For Clark County (Las Vegas area), you can update during the check-in process at voting locations.

• Bring ID, such as your driver’s license, and inform them of the party change.

• Download and print a voter registration application from the Secretary of State’s site, fill it out with your updated party (Republican), and mail it to your county election department.

• For Clark County residents, you can call (702) 455-VOTE (8683) to request a form, or log in to their Registered Voter Services portal to generate and submit one.

Once updated, you’ll receive a new voter registration card by mail confirming the change. If you don’t have a Nevada driver’s license or ID, you’ll need to use the in-person or mail option. For any questions, contact your county election office directly—Clark County’s is at the number above.

Early voting for the primary isn’t starting until May 23rd, so there is plenty of time.