You may not agree with every candidate.
You may feel frustrated by politics.
But your ballot is still one of the ways you can speak into the future of your community.
Silence leaves decisions to others.
LEAN into 2026 because your voice deserves to be heard.
Strong democracy depends on public trust, civic participation, and fair access to the ballot box.
Election administration includes how ballots are counted, voter registration systems, mail voting processes, poll worker support, and election security.
In recent years, election workers and systems have faced growing pressure and misinformation. Learning how elections actually function helps strengthen civic trust and participation.
LEAN into 2026 by staying informed and engaged in Nevada’s democratic process.
Join Lutheran Engagement and Advocacy in Nevada as we post a four part series on how to do Election Research.
Election season means we are going to see a lot of campaign ads, mailers, social media posts, texts, and videos competing for our attention.
Being an informed voter means doing more than simply reading what a campaign puts in front of us. It means asking questions, checking the evidence, and learning how to recognize when information may be misleading.
Some campaign messages are designed to make you feel something before they ask you to think.
Watch for language intended to create:
For example:
“If my opponent wins, Nevadans will lose their homes.”
That is a powerful claim. But before accepting it, ask:
What evidence supports this claim?
Sometimes campaigns spend more time attacking a person than explaining their policy differences.
Instead of answering:
“What will I do?”
The message becomes:
“What kind of person is my opponent?”
When you encounter accusations or labels, ask:
What facts support this accusation? Is there evidence I can independently verify?
These words can sound inspiring, but what do they actually mean?
Ask what specific policies a candidate is proposing and how they plan to accomplish them.
A number isn’t automatically the whole truth.
Watch for:
Ask:
Where did this number come from, and can I find the original source?
Some political messages suggest there are only two choices:
“If you’re not with us, you’re against us.”
Real public-policy questions are usually much more complicated.
When a message divides people into heroes and villains, insiders and outsiders, or “us” and “them,” ask what complexity might be missing.
Our democracy depends on more than casting a ballot.
An informed community is a powerful community.
Stay curious. Ask questions. Check the evidence.
Myth:
Mail voting is not secure.
Fact:
Nevada uses multiple security measures to protect mail ballots, including signature verification, ballot tracking, and secure processing procedures.
Active registered voters in Nevada receive a mail ballot, but voters still have options to vote early in person or on Election Day.
Voting by mail has been used safely by millions of Americans for years.
Affordability seems to be the word of this election. But our neighbors need more than a campaign buzzword.
We heard these concerns during the 2024 election, and too many families are still waiting for relief.
Nevada’s conditions only intensify the pressure. A housing shortage, dependence on cars, fuel prices, and the cost of transporting goods all stretch household budgets. And as we have learned, economic growth does not automatically mean household security.
For neighbors on fixed incomes or without income, there is even less room to absorb rising prices. When the bills increase, something has to give: groceries, prescriptions, gas, or rent.
Long-term reform and immediate assistance belong in the same conversation. More affordable homes must be paired with what families need to remain housed, fed, healthy, and connected to work today. Our neighbors cannot put their lives on hold while waiting for relief.
A useful question for every candidate and legislator is: “What will your proposal change in a household’s monthly budget, who will benefit, and when will relief arrive?”
For LEAN, affordability is about whether our neighbors can meet their basic needs and build a future with dignity. That is a commitment we must carry beyond Election Day.
