Non-Partisans Outnumber Republicans In Over 14% Of Assembly and Senate Districts

In addition to the interesting numbers hidden in the December 2014 voter registration totals, active voters registered as Non-Partisan outnumber active voters registered in the Republican Party in 14.3 percent of both assembly and senate districts. In no district do Non-Partisans outnumber those registered in the Democratic Party. In two assembly districts Republicans outnumber Non-Partisans by less than 100 voters.

District	% Democratic	% Republican	% Non-Partisan	% Other
SD 2	59	14	22	5
SD 4	62	14	19	5
SD 10	51	20	22	7
AD 6	67	9	19	5
AD 7 *	57	18.7	19.4	5
AD 11	59	13	23	5
AD 14	54	19	21	6
AD 16	49	20	24	7
AD 28	59	14	22	5

* Difference is 166 voters resulting in 19 percent each if rounded.

In AD 15 there are 4,822 Non-Partisans compared to 4,871 Republicans, a difference of 49 voters. In AD 24, the numbers are 6,235 Non-Partisans versus 6,331 Republicans, a difference of 96.

There are eight states where independent voter registration outnumbers registration for both major parties. Is Nevada poised to join this list? If the current trend continues, I believe there is no question. The Nevada Election Modernization and Reform Act (NEMRA) will ensure Nevada’s elected officials truly represent the voters of the state.