Early Voting

With early voting beginning in just three days in Nevada, many are beginning to wonder if the number of pollsters at voting sites will have any effect on the election. As a swing state, pollsters will be interested in gathering exit results to better predict the outcome in November.

County Registrar Larry Lomax said he estimates 300,000 people to cast their ballot early this year. Many choose this method because the lines are much shorter and there are more locations to choose from. However, the added hassle of the pollsters could deter some. For a list of early voting locations click here.

Will early voters be truthful with pollsters? Without a clear winner people might be less inclined to share their vote, especially if they feel their candidate might not win. However, the heightened interest in this election and the record number of registered voters in Nevada should have a significant impact on the turnout of those that choose to vote early.

The polls in the next couple of weeks will show whether early voters agree with recent results for a slight Obama win in Nevada. It will also be interesting to compare the results of the exit polls for accuracy with those of the actual election in November.