1. “I Thought I Was Registered…”

Election Day arrives.
You show up ready to vote.
But your registration is inactive, outdated, or tied to an old address.

The horror?
Realizing too late that your voice might not be counted.

Check your registration early.
Update your address before deadlines.

2. The Ballot Left on the Kitchen Counter

Nevada mails ballots to active registered voters.

But every election, thousands of ballots never make it back.

Some are forgotten.
Some are delayed.
Some arrive too late.

The scariest words in democracy:
“I meant to vote.”

3. “I Didn’t Know There Was an Election”

School boards.
County commissioners.
Judges.
State legislators.

Some of the most important elections happen quietly — with low turnout deciding major issues like housing, education, healthcare, and public safety.

The horror story?
A small number of people making decisions for everyone else because most stayed home.

4. The Long Line

For some Nevadans, voting means:
Missing work.
Finding childcare.
Waiting in the heat.
Traveling long distances in rural communities.

Voting should never depend on how much time, money, or transportation someone has.

Democracy works best when everyone can participate.

5. The Myth That “My Vote Doesn’t Matter”

This may be the most dangerous horror story of all.

Local races in Nevada are often decided by a handful of votes. Policies affecting housing, schools, hunger, healthcare, and democracy itself are shaped by the people who show up.

When people stop believing their voice matters, democracy weakens.

But when communities organize, vote, and stay engaged — change happens.

At Lutheran Engagement and Advocacy in Nevada (LEAN), we believe civic engagement is about loving our neighbor and seeking the common good.

Don’t let fear, misinformation, or apathy write Nevada’s story.
Make a plan.
Stay informed.
Vote.