High turnout expected for early voting

Carson City Clerk-Recorder Alan Glover says he expects half those registered to vote this year to do so during early voting.

Early voting begins today and runs through Oct. 31. The election is Nov. 4.

And Glover said he is predicting one of the highest turnouts in decades " from 87 to 90 percent of those registered.

"We had 88 percent four years ago, so it could even be a little bit higher," he said.

He also said the Democratic Party has made significant gains this election cycle, adding 543 voters to the Carson City rolls while the GOP lost 1,709 voters.

Republicans still lead, however, with 11,218 registered to 9,408 Democrats.

But, Glover said, total registration has actually fallen since 2004 from 26,367 to 25,374 " a drop of 993 voters.

The Carson City Courthouse will open for voters at 10 a.m.

Polling locations

Early voting in Carson City

Early voting begins today and ends Oct. 31 and is at the County Clerks Office on the first floor of the Courthouse, 885 East Musser St. Here are the hours:

Today: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday - Friday, Oct. 20-24: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 25: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday-Friday, Oct. 27- Oct. 31: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

On Election Day, Nov. 4, Carson City polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Your polling location is indicated in your Sample Ballot. If you have questions, call the Voter Registration Office at 887-2087.

Early voting in Douglas County

Here are the early voting locations in Douglas County. All precincts may vote at any location during early voting.

- C.V.I.C. Hall " 1602 Esmeralda Ave.

Today and Oct. 25: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Nevada Day Holiday, Friday, Oct. 31: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

- Tahoe Transportation Center, 169 Highway 50

Today and Oct. 25: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Wednesday, Oct. 29: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

- Topaz Ranch Estates Fire Station, 1476 Albite Dr.

Today and Oct. 25: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Tuesday, Oct. 28: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

- Sunridge Fire Station, 3620 N. Sunridge Dr.

Thursday, Oct. 23: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

- Gardnerville Ranchos Fire Station, 940 Mitch Dr.

Wednesday, Oct. 29: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

- Johnson Lane Fire Station, 1450 Stephanie Way

Thursday Oct. 30: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Call the Douglas County Clerk at 782-9020.

Early voting in Storey County

- Storey County Courthouse, 27 South B St. Virginia City

Today and Oct. 25 - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Monday-Friday, Oct. 24 - 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Oct. 27-31 - 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

- Lockwood Community Center, 800 Peri Ranch Road, Lockwood

Today and Oct. 25 - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Early voting in Lyon County

- Lyon County Clerk-treasurer's office, 27 South Main St., Yerington

Today and Oct. 25 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Monday through Friday, Oct. 25 - 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Oct. 27-31 - 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

- Smith Valley Library, 22 Day Lane, Smith Valley

Wednesday - 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.; Oct. 29 - 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.

- Lyon County Administrative Office, 801 Overland Loop, Suite 201, Dayton.

Monday-Friday, Oct. 24, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Oct. 27-30, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Fernley City Hall, 595 Silver Lace Blvd., Fernley

Today and Oct. 25 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Monday-Friday, Oct. 24, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Oct. 27-30, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.