Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.3072 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.3072
Establishment of polling places as vote centers where eligible voters in county may vote on election day
Status: in_force

1. A county clerk: (a) May establish one or more polling places in the county where any person entitled to vote in the county by personal appearance may do so on the day of the primary election or general election. (b) Must establish one or more polling places in the county where any person entitled to vote in the county by personal appearance may do so on the day of the presidential preference primary election.

2. Any person entitled to vote in the county by personal appearance may do so at any polling place established pursuant to subsection 1.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 295.215 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 295 / Section 295.215
Consideration by council; submission to registered voters; withdrawal of petition
Status: in_force

1. When an initiative or referendum petition has been finally determined sufficient, the council shall promptly consider the proposed initiative ordinance in the manner provided by law for the consideration of ordinances generally or reconsider the referred ordinance by voting its repeal. If, within 30 days after the date the petition was finally determined sufficient, the council fails to adopt the proposed initiative ordinance without any change in substance or fails to repeal the referred ordinance, the council shall submit the proposed or referred ordinance to the registered voters of the city.

2. The vote of the city on the proposed or referred ordinance must be held at the next general city election or general election. Copies of the proposed or referred ordinance must be made available at the polls.

3. An initiative or referendum petition may be withdrawn at any time before the 30th day preceding the day scheduled for a vote of the city or the deadline for placing questions on the ballot, whichever is earlier, by filing with the city clerk a request for withdrawal signed by at least four members of the petitioners' original committee. Upon the filing of that request, the petition has no further effect and all proceedings thereon must be terminated.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.103 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.103
“School officers” defined
Status: in_force

“School officers” means the Board of Regents of the University of Nevada, members of the State Board of Education and school district trustees.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 294A.0025 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 294A / Section 294A.0025
“Advocates expressly” or “expressly advocates” defined
Status: in_force

“ Advocates expressly ” or “ expressly advocates ” means that a communication, taken as a whole, is susceptible to no other reasonable interpretation other than as an appeal to vote for or against a clearly identified candidate or group of candidates or a question or group of questions on the ballot at a primary election, general election or special election. A communication does not have to include the words “vote for,” “vote against,” “elect,” “support” or other similar language to be considered a communication that expressly advocates the passage or defeat of a candidate or a question.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 295.045 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 295 / Section 295.045
Petition for referendum: Filing; submission to voters at general election
Status: in_force

1. A petition for referendum must be filed with the Secretary of State not less than 120 days before the date of the next succeeding general election.

2. The Secretary of State shall certify the questions to the county clerks.

3. The title of the statute or resolution must be set out on the ballot, and the question printed upon the ballot for the information of the voters must be as follows: “Shall the statute (setting out its title) be approved?”

4. Where a mechanical voting system is used, the title of the statute must appear on the list of offices and candidates and the statements of measures to be voted on and may be condensed to no more than 25 words.

5. The votes cast upon the question must be counted and canvassed as the votes for state officers are counted and canvassed.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 294A.362 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 294A / Section 294A.362
Candidate to report contributions in form of goods and services provided in kind; period covered; form; manner of filing
Status: in_force

1. In addition to reporting information pursuant to NRS 294A.120 , 294A.125 , 294A.128 and 294A.200 , each candidate who is required to file a report pursuant to NRS 294A.120 , 294A.125 , 294A.128 or 294A.200 shall report on the form designed and made available by the Secretary of State pursuant to NRS 294A.373 goods and services provided in kind for which money would otherwise have been paid. The candidate shall list on the form: (a) Each such contribution in excess of $100 received during the reporting period; (b) Each such contribution from a contributor received during the reporting period which cumulatively exceeds $100; (c) Each such campaign expense in excess of $100 incurred during the reporting period; (d) The total of all such contributions received during the reporting period which are $100 or less and which are not otherwise required to be reported pursuant to paragraph (b); and (e) The total of all such campaign expenses incurred during the reporting period which are $100 or less.

2. The Secretary of State shall not require a candidate to list the contributions and campaign expenses described in this section on any form other than the form designed and made available by the Secretary of State pursuant to NRS 294A.373 .

3. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 294A.3733 , the report required by subsection 1 must be filed in the same manner and at the same time as the report filed pursuant to NRS 294A.120 , 294A.125 , 294A.128 or 294A.200 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293C.261 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293C / Section 293C.261
Ballot to indicate date of election and at which election ballot will be used
Status: in_force

1. A ballot prepared for use in a city election must be dated and marked in such a manner as to indicate clearly at which city election the ballot will be used.

2. If a ballot includes a detachable stub, both the ballot and the stub must include the date of the city election and indicate clearly at which city election the ballot will be used.

3. If a ballot includes a voting receipt, the voting receipt must include the date of the city election and indicate clearly at which city election the voter cast the ballot.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.493 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.493
Loss of residence upon removal to another state, territory or foreign country
Status: in_force

If a person removes to another state, territory or foreign country, with the intention of establishing his or her domicile there, the person thereby loses his or her residence in this State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 295.121 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 295 / Section 295.121
Appointment of committees to prepare arguments advocating and opposing approval of ballot questions; duties of committees; regulations; preparation of arguments by county clerk if board fails to appoint committee; review of arguments; placement of arguments in sample ballots
Status: in_force

1. For each initiative, referendum, advisory question or other question to be placed on the ballot by: (a) The board, including, without limitation, pursuant to NRS 295.115 , 295.160 or 295.230 ; (b) The governing body of a school district, public library or water district authorized by law to submit questions to some or all of the qualified electors or registered voters of the county; or (c) A metropolitan police committee on fiscal affairs authorized by law to submit questions to some or all of the qualified electors or registered voters of the county, the board shall, in consultation with the county clerk pursuant to subsection 5, appoint two committees. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, one committee must be composed of three persons who favor approval by the voters of the initiative, referendum or other question and the other committee must be composed of three persons who oppose approval by the voters of the initiative, referendum or other question.

2. If, after consulting with the county clerk pursuant to subsection 5, the board is unable to appoint three persons who are willing to serve on a committee, the board may appoint fewer than three persons to that committee, but the board must appoint at least one person to each committee appointed pursuant to this section.

3. With respect to a committee appointed pursuant to this section: (a) A person may not serve simultaneously on the committee that favors approval by the voters of an initiative, referendum or other question and the committee that opposes approval by the voters of that initiative, referendum or other question. (b) Members of the committee serve without compensation. (c) The term of office for each member commences upon appointment and expires upon the publication of the sample ballot containing the initiative, referendum or other question.

4. The county clerk may establish and maintain a list of the persons who have expressed an interest in serving on a committee appointed pursuant to this section. The county clerk, after exercising due diligence to locate persons who favor approval by the voters of an initiative, referendum or other question to be placed on the ballot or who oppose approval by the voters of an initiative, referendum or other question to be placed on the ballot, may use the names on a list established pursuant to this subsection to: (a) Make recommendations pursuant to subsection 5; and (b) Appoint members to a committee pursuant to subsection 6.

5. Before the board appoints a committee pursuant to this section, the county clerk shall: (a) Recommend to the board persons to be appointed to the committee; and (b) Consider recommending pursuant to paragraph (a): (1) Any person who has expressed an interest in serving on the committee; and (2) A person who is a member of an organization that has expressed an interest in having a member of the organization serve on the committee.

6. If the board fails to appoint a committee as required pursuant to this section, the county clerk shall, in consultation with the district attorney, prepare an argument advocating approval by the voters of the initiative, referendum or other question and an argument opposing approval by the voters of the initiative, referendum or other question. Each argument prepared by the county clerk must satisfy the requirements of paragraph (f) of subsection 7 and any rules or regulations adopted by the county clerk pursuant to subsection 8. The county clerk shall not prepare the rebuttal of the arguments required pursuant to paragraph (e) of subsection 7.

7. A committee appointed pursuant to this section: (a) Shall elect a chair for the committee; (b) Shall meet and conduct its affairs as necessary to fulfill the requirements of this section; (c) May seek and consider comments from the general public; (d) Shall prepare an argument either advocating or opposing approval by the voters of the initiative, referendum or other question, based on whether the members were appointed to advocate or oppose approval by the voters of the initiative, referendum or other question; (e) Shall prepare a rebuttal to the argument prepared by the other committee appointed pursuant to this section; (f) Shall address in the argument and rebuttal prepared pursuant to paragraphs (d) and (e): (1) The anticipated financial effect of the initiative, referendum or other question; (2) The environmental impact of the initiative, referendum or other question; and (3) The impact of the initiative, referendum or other question on the public health, safety and welfare; and (g) Shall submit the argument and rebuttal prepared pursuant to paragraphs (d), (e) and (f) to the county clerk not later than the date prescribed by the county clerk pursuant to subsection 8.

8. The county clerk shall provide, by rule or regulation: (a) The maximum permissible length of an argument or rebuttal prepared pursuant to this section; and (b) The date by which an argument or rebuttal prepared pursuant to this section must be submitted by the committee to the county clerk.

9. Upon receipt of an argument or rebuttal prepared pursuant to this section, the county clerk: (a) May consult with persons who are generally recognized by a national or statewide organization as having expertise in the field or area to which the initiative, referendum or other question pertains; and (b) Shall reject each statement in the argument or rebuttal that the county clerk believes is libelous or factually inaccurate. The decision of the county clerk to reject a statement pursuant to this subsection is a final decision for purposes of judicial review. Not later than 5 days after the county clerk rejects a statement pursuant to this subsection, the committee may appeal that rejection by filing a complaint in district court. The court shall set the matter for hearing not later than 3 days after the complaint is filed and shall give priority to such a complaint over all other matters pending with the court, except for criminal proceedings.

10. The county clerk shall place in the sample ballot provided to the registered voters of the county each argument and rebuttal prepared pursuant to this section, containing all statements that were not rejected pursuant to subsection 9. The county clerk may revise the language submitted by the committee so that it is clear, concise and suitable for incorporation in the sample ballot, but shall not alter the meaning or effect without the consent of the committee.

11. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, if a question is to be placed on the ballot by an entity described in paragraph (b) or (c) of subsection 1, the entity must provide a copy and explanation of the question to the county clerk at least 30 days earlier than the date required for the submission of such documents pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 293.481 . This subsection does not apply to a question if the date that the question must be submitted to the county clerk is governed by subsection 3 of NRS 293.481 .

12. The provisions of chapter 241 of NRS do not apply to any consultations, deliberations, hearings or meetings conducted pursuant to this section.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.121 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.121
“Voting district” defined
Status: in_force

“Voting district” means an area formed by the consolidation of two or more contiguous precincts.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293B.265 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293B / Section 293B.265
Uninstructed members not to serve; exception
Status: in_force

1. A member of an election board shall not serve in any election at which a mechanical voting system is used unless the member has received instruction and is fully qualified to perform his or her duties in connection with the system.

2. NRS 293B.220 to 293B.283 , inclusive, do not prevent the appointment and service of a member of an election board to fill a vacancy in an emergency.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.174 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.174
Challenge of qualification
Status: in_force

If the qualification of a minor political party to place the names of candidates on the ballot pursuant to NRS 293.1715 is challenged, all affidavits and documents in support of the challenge must be filed not later than 5 p.m. on the second Monday in June. Any judicial proceeding resulting from the challenge must be set for hearing not more than 5 days after the second Monday in June. A challenge pursuant to this section must be filed with the First Judicial District Court if the petition was filed with the Secretary of State. The district court in which the challenge is filed shall give priority to such proceedings over all other matters pending with the court, except for criminal proceedings.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.368 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.368
Counting of votes cast for deceased candidate
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4 of NRS 293.165 , if a candidate on the ballot at a primary election dies after 5 p.m. of the second Tuesday in April, the deceased candidate's name must remain on the ballot and the votes cast for the deceased candidate must be counted in determining the nomination for the office for which the decedent was a candidate.

2. If the deceased candidate on the ballot at the primary election receives the number of votes required to receive the nomination to the office for which he or she was a candidate, except as otherwise provided in subsection 2 of NRS 293.165 , the deceased candidate shall be deemed nominated and the vacancy in the nomination must be filled as provided in NRS 293.165 or 293.166 . If the deceased person was a candidate for a nonpartisan office, the nomination must be filled pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 293.165 .

3. Whenever a candidate whose name appears upon the ballot at a general election dies after 5 p.m. on the fourth Friday in July of the year in which the general election is held, the votes cast for the deceased candidate must be counted in determining the results of the election for the office for which the decedent was a candidate.

4. If the deceased candidate on the ballot at the general election receives the majority of the votes cast for the office, the deceased candidate shall be deemed elected and the office to which he or she was elected shall be deemed vacant at the beginning of the term for which he or she was elected. The vacancy thus created must be filled in the same manner as if the candidate had died after taking office for that term.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293B.103 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293B / Section 293B.103
Voting receipts
Status: in_force

If a mechanical voting system is used whereby votes are directly recorded electronically, a voting receipt may be used.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293D.050 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293D / Section 293D.050
“Military-overseas ballot” defined
Status: in_force

“ Military-overseas ballot ” means:

1. A federal write-in absentee ballot described in section 103 of the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, 52 U.S.C. § 20303 ;

2. A ballot specifically prepared or distributed for use by a covered voter in accordance with this chapter; or

3. Any other ballot cast by a covered voter in accordance with this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.303 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.303
Challenges
Status: in_force

1. A person applying to vote may be challenged: (a) Orally by any registered voter of the precinct upon the ground that he or she is not the person entitled to vote as claimed or has voted before at the same election. A registered voter who initiates a challenge pursuant to this paragraph must submit an affirmation that is signed under penalty of perjury and in the form prescribed by the Secretary of State stating that the challenge is based on the personal knowledge of the registered voter. (b) On any ground set forth in a challenge filed with the county clerk pursuant to the provisions of NRS 293.547 .

2. If a person is challenged, an election board officer shall tender the challenged person the following oath or affirmation: (a) If the challenge is on the ground that the challenged person does not belong to the political party designated upon the roster, “I swear or affirm under penalty of perjury that I belong to the political party designated upon the roster”; (b) If the challenge is on the ground that the roster does not show that the challenged person designated the political party to which he or she claims to belong, “I swear or affirm under penalty of perjury that I designated on the application to register to vote the political party to which I claim to belong”; (c) If the challenge is on the ground that the challenged person does not reside at the residence for which the address is listed in the roster, “I swear or affirm under penalty of perjury that I reside at the residence for which the address is listed in the roster”; (d) If the challenge is on the ground that the challenged person previously voted a ballot for the election, “I swear or affirm under penalty of perjury that I have not voted for any of the candidates or questions included on this ballot for this election”; or (e) If the challenge is on the ground that the challenged person is not the person he or she claims to be, “I swear or affirm under penalty of perjury that I am the person whose name is in this roster.” The oath or affirmation must be set forth on a form prepared by the Secretary of State and signed by the challenged person under penalty of perjury.

3. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, if the challenged person refuses to execute the oath or affirmation so tendered, the person must not be issued a ballot, and the election board officer shall indicate in the roster “Challenged” by the person's name.

4. If the challenged person refuses to execute the oath or affirmation set forth in paragraph (a) or (b) of subsection 2, the election board officers shall issue the person a nonpartisan ballot.

5. If the challenged person refuses to execute the oath or affirmation set forth in paragraph (c) of subsection 2, the election board officers shall inform the person that he or she is entitled to vote only in the manner prescribed in NRS 293.304 .

6. If the challenged person executes the oath or affirmation and the challenge is not based on the ground set forth in paragraph (e) of subsection 2, the election board officers shall issue the person a partisan ballot.

7. If the challenge is based on the ground set forth in paragraph (c) of subsection 2, and the challenged person executes the oath or affirmation, the election board shall not issue the person a ballot until he or she furnishes satisfactory identification which contains proof of the address at which the person actually resides. For the purposes of this subsection, a voter registration card does not provide proof of the address at which a person resides.

8. If the challenge is based on the ground set forth in paragraph (e) of subsection 2 and the challenged person executes the oath or affirmation, the election board shall not issue the person a ballot unless the person: (a) Furnishes official identification which contains a photograph of the person, such as a driver's license or other official document; or (b) Brings before the election board officers a person who is at least 18 years of age who: (1) Furnishes official identification which contains a photograph of that person, such as a driver's license or other official document; and (2) Executes an oath or affirmation under penalty of perjury that the challenged person is who he or she swears to be.

9. The election board officers shall: (a) Record on the challenge list: (1) The name of the challenged person; (2) The name of the registered voter who initiated the challenge; and (3) The result of the challenge; and (b) If possible, orally notify the registered voter who initiated the challenge of the result of the challenge.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293B.275 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293B / Section 293B.275
Record of attendance at instructional meetings: Certification; effect
Status: in_force

The county or city clerk shall keep a record of attendance of those election officers receiving instruction in their duties in connection with the mechanical voting system. The clerk shall certify that the record is a list of election officers who have been instructed pursuant to NRS 293B.260 . The list, when so certified, is prima facie evidence that the election officers have been properly instructed in their duties.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.250 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.250
Secretary of State to prescribe procedures and requirements relating to certain election-related computer systems and form of ballots and other election-related documents; requirements for statewide measures and other printed matter on ballots; authority of county clerks to divide paper ballots and prescribe color for ballots and voting receipts
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in chapter 293D of NRS , the Secretary of State shall, in a manner consistent with the election laws of this State, prescribe: (a) The form of all ballots, mail ballots, diagrams, sample ballots, certificates, notices, declarations, applications to preregister and register to vote, lists, applications, registers, rosters, statements and abstracts required by the election laws of this State. (b) The procedures to be followed and the requirements of: (1) The system established by the Secretary of State pursuant to NRS 293.671 for using a computer to register voters. (2) The use of the system of approved electronic transmission established pursuant to NRS 293D.200 by electors and voters with disabilities pursuant to NRS 293.269951 .

2. Except as otherwise provided in chapter 293D of NRS , the Secretary of State shall prescribe with respect to the matter to be printed on every kind of ballot: (a) The placement and listing of all offices, candidates and measures upon which voting is statewide, which must be uniform throughout the State. (b) The listing of all other candidates required to file with the Secretary of State, and the order of listing all offices, candidates and measures upon which voting is not statewide, from which each county or city clerk shall prepare appropriate ballot forms for use in any election in his or her county.

3. The Secretary of State shall place the condensation of each proposed constitutional amendment or statewide measure near the spaces or devices for indicating the voter's choice.

4. The fiscal note for, explanation of, arguments for and against, and rebuttals to such arguments of each proposed constitutional amendment or statewide measure must be included on all sample ballots.

5. The condensations and explanations for constitutional amendments and statewide measures proposed by initiative or referendum must be prepared by the Secretary of State, upon consultation with the Attorney General. The arguments and rebuttals for or against constitutional amendments and statewide measures proposed by initiative or referendum must be prepared in the manner set forth in NRS 293.252 . The fiscal notes for constitutional amendments and statewide measures proposed by initiative or referendum must be prepared by the Secretary of State, upon consultation with the Fiscal Analysis Division of the Legislative Counsel Bureau. The condensations, explanations, arguments, rebuttals and fiscal notes must be in easily understood language and of reasonable length, and whenever feasible must be completed by August 1 of the year in which the general election is to be held. The explanations must include a digest. The digest must include a concise and clear summary of any existing laws directly related to the constitutional amendment or statewide measure and a summary of how the constitutional amendment or statewide measure adds to, changes or repeals such existing laws. For a constitutional amendment or statewide measure that creates, generates, increases or decreases any public revenue in any form, the first paragraph of the digest must include a statement that the constitutional amendment or statewide measure creates, generates, increases or decreases, as applicable, public revenue.

6. The names of candidates for township and legislative or special district offices must be printed only on the ballots furnished to voters of that township or district.

7. A county clerk: (a) May divide paper ballots into two sheets in a manner which provides a clear understanding and grouping of all measures and candidates. (b) Shall prescribe the color or colors of the ballots and voting receipts used in any election which the clerk is required to conduct.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293C.265 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293C / Section 293C.265
Voting in person required at first city election after valid registration for voter who registered to vote by mail or computer; exceptions
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2 and in NRS 293.2725 and 293.3083 , a person who registered by mail or computer to vote shall, for the first city election in which the person votes at which that registration is valid, vote in person unless he or she has previously voted in the county in which he or she is registered to vote.

2. The provisions of subsection 1 do not apply to a person who: (a) Is entitled to vote otherwise than in person pursuant to federal law or chapter 293D of NRS ; (b) Is disabled; (c) Is provided the right to vote otherwise than in person pursuant to the Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act, 52 U.S.C. §§ 20101 et seq. ; or (d) Is sent a mail ballot pursuant to the provisions of NRS 293C.26312 and includes a copy of the information required pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of NRS 293.2725 with his or her voted mail ballot, if required pursuant to NRS 293C.26314 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293D.530 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293D / Section 293D.530
Mistake, omission or noncompliance with nonessential requirement by covered voter in completion of document does not invalidate document in certain circumstances
Status: in_force

If a covered voter's mistake or omission in the completion of a document under this chapter does not prevent determining whether a covered voter is eligible to vote, the mistake or omission does not invalidate the document. Failure to satisfy a nonessential requirement, including, without limitation, using paper or envelopes of a specified size or weight, does not invalidate any document submitted under this chapter. In any write-in ballot authorized by this chapter, if the intention of the covered voter is discernable under this State's uniform definition of what constitutes a vote, as required by the Help America Vote Act of 2002, 52 U.S.C. § 21081(a)(6) , an abbreviation, misspelling or other minor variation in the form of the name of a candidate or a political party must be accepted as a valid vote.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.128 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.128
Procedure for qualification
Status: in_force

1. To qualify as a major political party, any organization must, under a common name: (a) On January 1 preceding any primary election, have been designated as a political party on the applications to register to vote of at least 10 percent of the total number of registered voters in this State; or (b) File a petition with the Secretary of State not later than the last Friday in February before any primary election signed by a number of registered voters equal to or more than 10 percent of the total number of votes cast at the last preceding general election for the offices of Representative in Congress.

2. If a petition is filed pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 1, the names of the voters need not all be on one document, but each document of the petition must be verified by the circulator thereof to the effect that the signers are registered voters of this State according to the circulator’s best information and belief and that the signatures are genuine and were signed in the circulator’s presence. Each document of the petition must bear the name of a county, and only registered voters of that county may sign the document. The documents which are circulated for signature must then be submitted for verification pursuant to NRS 293.1276 to 293.1279 , inclusive, not later than 25 working days before the last Friday in February preceding a primary election.

3. In addition to the requirements set forth in subsection 1, each organization which wishes to qualify as a political party must file with the Secretary of State a certificate of existence which includes the: (a) Name of the political party; (b) Names and addresses of its officers; (c) Names of the members of its executive committee; and (d) Name of the person who is authorized by the party to act as registered agent in this State.

4. A political party shall file with the Secretary of State an amended certificate of existence within 5 days after any change in the information contained in the certificate.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.508 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.508
Applications: Forms must include option to receive sample ballot in larger type
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State shall include on all forms for an application to preregister or register to vote prescribed by the Secretary of State the following option, printed in a separate box created by bold lines, in at least 14-point bold type:

[ ] CHECK THIS BOX TO RECEIVE A SAMPLE BALLOT IN LARGER TYPE
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 295.290 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 295 / Section 295.290
County or city clerk must allow witness of determination and verification of signatures
Status: in_force

The county or city clerk shall allow the person who submitted the petition or a member of the petitioners' committee, if any, to witness:

1. The determination of the total number of signatures on the petition; and

2. The examination of the signatures on the petition for verification.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 294A.340 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 294A / Section 294A.340
Creating implication that candidate is incumbent
Status: in_force

A person shall not use the name of a candidate in a way that implies that the candidate is the incumbent in office in any material, statement or publication supporting the election of a candidate unless:

1. The candidate is qualified to use the term “reelect” pursuant to NRS 294A.330 ; or

2. The candidate: (a) Was appointed to the identical office with the same district number, if any, after the most recent election to fill that office; and (b) Is serving and has served continuously in that office since the date of appointment.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.021 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.021
“Automatic voter registration agency” defined
Status: in_force

“ Automatic voter registration agency ” means a voter registration agency described in NRS 293.5768 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 294A.009 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 294A / Section 294A.009
“Person” defined
Status: in_force

“Person” means:

1. A natural person;

2. Any form of business or social organization;

3. Any nongovernmental legal entity, including, without limitation, a corporation, partnership, association, trust, unincorporated organization, labor union, committee for political action, political party and committee sponsored by a political party; or

4. A government, governmental agency or political subdivision of a government.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.3083 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.3083
Casting of ballot by mail; treatment as provisional ballot under certain circumstances
Status: in_force

A person may cast a ballot by mail, which must be treated as a provisional ballot by the county or city clerk if the person:

1. Applies by mail or computer to register to vote and has not previously voted in an election for federal office in this State;

2. Fails to provide the identification required pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of NRS 293.2725 to the county or city clerk at the time that the person mails the ballot; and

3. Completes the written affirmation set forth in subsection 1 of NRS 293.3082 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293C.26329 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293C / Section 293C.26329
Appointment and membership of mail ballot central counting board; board under direction of city clerk
Status: in_force

1. The city clerk shall appoint a mail ballot central counting board for the election.

2. The clerk shall appoint and notify voters to act as election board officers for the mail ballot central counting board in such numbers as the clerk determines to be required by the volume of mail ballots required to be sent to each active registered voter in the city for the election. The voters appointed as election board officers for the mail ballot central counting board must not all be of the same political party. No candidate for nomination or election or a relative of the candidate within the second degree of consanguinity or affinity may be appointed as such an election board officer.

3. The clerk's deputies who perform duties in connection with elections shall be deemed officers of the mail ballot central counting board.

4. The mail ballot central counting board is under the direction of the clerk.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.770 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.770
Refusal of person sworn by election board to answer questions
Status: in_force

Every person who, after being sworn by an election board, refuses to answer any relevant question propounded by such board concerning the right of any other person to vote is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.5303 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.5303
Data concerning change of address of registered voter: Agreement with United States Postal Service or other authorized person for use of data by county clerk
Status: in_force

In addition to the methods described in NRS 293.530 , the county clerk in each county may enter into an agreement with the United States Postal Service or any person authorized by it to obtain the data compiled by the United States Postal Service concerning changes of addresses of its postal patrons for use by the county clerk to correct the portions of the statewide voter registration list relevant to the county clerk.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 295.160 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 295 / Section 295.160
Submission of question to people; publication
Status: in_force

1. If the petition is determined to be sufficient, the county clerk shall, at the next general election, submit the act or resolution, by appropriate questions on the ballot, for the approval or disapproval of the people of that county.

2. The county clerk shall publish those questions in accordance with the provisions of law requiring county clerks to publish statewide measures pursuant to NRS 293.253 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 306.011 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 306 / Section 306.011
Regulations
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State shall adopt such regulations as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293C.26337 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293C / Section 293C.26337
City clerk to test accuracy of electronic devices used to verify signatures on mail ballots; daily audit required during processing of mail ballots
Status: in_force

If a city clerk uses an electronic device in an election to verify signatures on mail ballots:

1. The city clerk must conduct a test of the accuracy of the electronic devices before the election. The test must be conducted in a manner that ensures the electronic device will use the same standards for determining the validity of a signature as would be used by a natural person verifying the signature pursuant to NRS 293C.26327 .

2. The city clerk must perform daily audits of each electronic device during the processing of mail ballots for the election. The daily audit must include a review of a sample of at least 1 percent of the signatures verified each day. The city clerk shall appoint election board officers who must not all be of the same political party to manually review the signatures. The city clerk must prepare a report of each daily audit.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.218 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.218
Recommendations by chair of election board of persons for service on election board
Status: in_force

The county clerk may provide by rule or regulation for the:

1. Recommendation, by the persons selected as chairs of election boards, of suitable persons to serve as members of election boards; and

2. Recommendation by the chairs of suitable persons to serve in the case of vacancies.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 294A.130 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 294A / Section 294A.130
Deposit of contributions received in separate account; closing of separate account
Status: in_force

1. Every candidate shall, not later than 1 week after receiving minimum contributions of $100, open and maintain a separate account in a financial institution located in the United States for the deposit of any contributions received. The candidate shall not commingle the money in the account with money collected for other purposes.

2. The candidate may close the separate account if the candidate: (a) Was a candidate in a special election, after that election; (b) Lost in the primary election, after the primary election; or (c) Won the primary election, after the general election, and as soon as all payments of money committed have been made.

3. Every committee for political action, committee sponsored by a political party and committee for the recall of a public officer shall, not later than 1 week after receiving contributions the sum of which, in the aggregate, is $1,000 or more, open and maintain a separate account in a financial institution located in the United States for the deposit of any contributions received. The committee for political action, committee sponsored by a political party or committee for the recall of a public officer shall not commingle the money in the account with money collected for other purposes.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.167 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.167
Nomination of party candidates for United States Senator or Representative in Congress
Status: in_force

Party candidates for United States Senator and Representative in Congress shall be nominated in the same manner as state officers are nominated.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.064 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.064
“Judicial office” defined
Status: in_force

“Judicial office” means the office filled by any judicial officer.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293B.230 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293B / Section 293B.230
Employment of qualified persons only
Status: in_force

The county or city clerk shall not appoint any person to prepare any mechanical recording device for an election unless the person is fully qualified to perform his or her duties in connection with the complete preparation of the devices for the election and the instruction of the election officers and voters.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293C.187 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293C / Section 293C.187
Contents and publication of notice of primary or general city election
Status: in_force

Not later than 30 days before the primary city election and the general city election, the city clerk shall cause to be published a notice of the election in a newspaper of general circulation in the city once a week for 2 successive weeks. If a newspaper of general circulation is not published in the city, the publication may be made in a newspaper of general circulation published within the county in which the city is located. If a newspaper of general circulation is not published in that county, the publication may be made in a newspaper of general circulation published in the nearest Nevada county. The notice must contain:

1. The date of the election.

2. The location of the polling places.

3. The hours during which the polling places will be open for voting.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 295.026 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 295 / Section 295.026
Withdrawal of petition
Status: in_force

1. A petition for initiative or referendum may be withdrawn if a person authorized pursuant to NRS 295.015 to withdraw the petition submits a notice of withdrawal to the Secretary of State on a form prescribed by the Secretary of State. Any such notice of withdrawal of: (a) A petition for initiative that proposes a statute or an amendment to a statute must be submitted to the Secretary of State not later than 90 days before the election at which the question of approval or disapproval of the initiative will appear on the ballot; (b) A petition for initiative that proposes an amendment to the Constitution must be submitted to the Secretary of State not later than 90 days before the first election at which the question of approval or disapproval of the initiative will appear on the ballot; or (c) A petition for referendum must be submitted to the Secretary of State not later than 90 days before the election at which the question of approval or disapproval of the referendum will appear on the ballot.

2. Once a petition for initiative or referendum is withdrawn pursuant to subsection 1, no further action may be taken on that petition.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293C.180 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293C / Section 293C.180
Declaration of nominees: Unopposed candidate declared elected without holding election; omission and appearance of names on primary and general ballot; exceptions
Status: in_force

1. If at 5 p.m. on the last day for filing a declaration of candidacy, there is only one candidate who has filed for nomination for an office, that candidate must be declared elected and no election may be held for that office.

2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 1, if not more than twice the number of candidates to be elected have filed for nomination for an office, the names of those candidates must be omitted from all ballots for a primary city election and placed on all ballots for a general city election.

3. If more than twice the number of candidates to be elected have filed for nomination for an office, the names of the candidates must appear on the ballot for a primary city election. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 293.400 and subsection 5 of NRS 293C.175 , those candidates who receive the highest number of votes at that election, not to exceed twice the number to be elected, must be declared nominees for the office.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.5792 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.5792
“Provisional ballot” defined
Status: in_force

1. “ Provisional ballot ” means a provisional ballot cast by a person pursuant to NRS 293.5772 to 293.5887 , inclusive.

2. The term does not include a provisional ballot cast by a person pursuant to: (a) NRS 293.3078 to 293.3086 , inclusive; or (b) Section 302 of the Help America Vote Act of 2002, 52 U.S.C. § 21082 , as amended.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293B.195 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293B / Section 293B.195
Sample ballots: Open for inspection
Status: in_force

The sample ballots of mechanical voting systems must be open to public inspection at the polling place during the election day.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.0635 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.0635
“Information system” defined
Status: in_force

“Information system” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 480.906 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 298.023 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 298 / Section 298.023
“Alternate” defined
Status: in_force

“ Alternate ” means a person selected pursuant to NRS 298.035 to be an alternate to a nominee for presidential elector.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293D.400 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293D / Section 293D.400
Timely casting of military-overseas ballot
Status: in_force

A military-overseas ballot must be received by the appropriate local elections official not later than the time set pursuant to NRS 293.273 for closing the polls on election day.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293B.050 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293B / Section 293B.050
Authorization for use of mechanical voting system
Status: in_force

At all statewide, county, city and district elections of any kind held in this State, ballots or votes may be cast, registered, recorded and counted by means of a mechanical voting system.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 306.020 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 306 / Section 306.020
Public officers subject to recall; eligibility to sign petition; required contents of petition
Status: in_force

1. Every public officer in the State of Nevada is subject to recall from office by the registered voters of the State or of the county, district or municipality that the public officer represents, as provided in this chapter and Section 9 of Article 2 of the Constitution of the State of Nevada .

2. A public officer who is appointed to serve the remainder of the unexpired term of an elective office: (a) Is subject to recall in the same manner as provided for a public officer elected to that office; and (b) For the purposes of recall, shall be deemed to have been elected to that office at the same election at which the former elected officeholder or candidate was elected before the vacancy in that office.

3. The petition to recall a public officer may be signed by any registered voter of the State or of the county, district, municipality or portion thereof that the public officer represents who actually voted in the election at which the public officer was elected.

4. The petition must: (a) Set forth the reason why the recall is demanded, which must appear on each signature page of the petition; (b) Contain the residence addresses of the signers and the date that the petition was signed; (c) Contain a statement of the minimum number of signatures necessary to the validity of the petition; (d) Contain at the top of each page and immediately above the signature line, in at least 10-point bold type, the words “Recall Petition”; (e) Include the date that a notice of intent was filed; and (f) Have the designation: “Signatures of registered voters seeking the recall of __________ (name of public officer for whom recall is sought)” on each page if the petition contains more than one page.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293B.032 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293B / Section 293B.032
“Mechanical recording device” defined
Status: in_force

“ Mechanical recording device ” means a device which mechanically or electronically compiles a total of the number of votes cast for each candidate and for or against each measure voted on.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.509 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.509
Applications: County clerk authorized to provide forms to persons upon request; requirements for request; records to be kept by county clerk in response to request
Status: in_force

1. A county clerk may provide the forms for applications to preregister or register to vote prescribed by the Secretary of State pursuant to NRS 293.507 to a candidate, major political party, minor political party or any other person submitting a request pursuant to subsection 2.

2. A candidate, major political party, minor political party or other person shall: (a) Submit a request for forms for applications to preregister or register to vote to the county clerk in person, by telephone, in writing or by facsimile machine; and (b) State the number of forms for applications to preregister or register to vote that the candidate, major political party, minor political party or other person is requesting.

3. The county clerk may record the control numbers assigned to the forms by the Secretary of State pursuant to NRS 293.507 of the forms he or she provided in response to the request. The county clerk shall maintain a request for multiple applications with the county clerk's records.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.443 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.443
Responsibility for payment of election expenses; competitive bidding for printing of ballots; authority to charge for costs of printing certain applications to register to vote
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, the expense of providing all ballots, forms and other supplies to be used at any election regulated by this chapter or chapter 293C of NRS and all expenses necessarily incurred in the preparation for, or the conduct of, any such election is a charge upon the municipality, county, district or State, as the case may be.

2. The county or city clerk may submit the printing of ballots for competitive bidding.

3. If a political party or other entity requests more than 50 applications to register to vote by mail in any 12-month period, the clerk or the Secretary of State may assess a charge, not to exceed the cost of printing the applications.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.517 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.517
Authorized methods of preregistration and registration; requirements for application; change of name; issuance of voter registration card; objection to application by county clerk under certain circumstances
Status: in_force

1. Any person who meets the qualifications set forth in NRS 293.4855 residing within the county may preregister to vote and any elector residing within the county may register to vote: (a) Except as otherwise provided in NRS 293.560 and 293C.527 , by appearing before the county clerk, a field registrar or a voter registration agency, completing the application to preregister or register to vote, giving true and satisfactory answers to all questions relevant to his or her identity and right to preregister or register to vote, and providing proof of residence and identity; (b) By completing and mailing or personally delivering to the county clerk an application to preregister or register to vote pursuant to the provisions of NRS 293.5235 ; (c) Pursuant to the provisions of NRS 293.5727 or chapter 293D of NRS; (d) At his or her residence with the assistance of a field registrar pursuant to NRS 293.5237 ; (e) By submitting an application to preregister or register to vote by computer using the system established by the Secretary of State pursuant to NRS 293.671 ; or (f) By any other method authorized by the provisions of this title. The county clerk shall require a person to submit official identification as proof of residence and identity, such as a driver's license or other official document, before preregistering or registering the person. If the applicant preregisters or registers to vote pursuant to this subsection and fails to provide proof of residence and identity, the applicant must provide proof of residence and identity before casting a ballot in person or by mail or after casting a provisional ballot pursuant to NRS 293.3078 to 293.3086 , inclusive. For the purposes of this subsection, a voter registration card does not provide proof of the residence or identity of a person.

2. In addition to the methods for registering to vote described in subsection 1, an elector may register to vote pursuant to: (a) NRS 293.269951 , if applicable; (b) NRS 293.5768 to 293.57699 , inclusive; or (c) NRS 293.5772 to 293.5887 , inclusive.

3. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 293.5768 to 293.57699 , inclusive, the application to preregister or register to vote must be signed and verified under penalty of perjury by the person preregistering or the elector registering.

4. Each person or elector who is or has been married must be preregistered or registered under his or her own given or first name, and not under the given or first name or initials of his or her spouse.

5. A person or an elector who is preregistered or registered and changes his or her name must complete a new application to preregister or register to vote, as applicable. The person or elector may obtain a new application: (a) At the office of the county clerk or field registrar; (b) By submitting an application to preregister or register to vote pursuant to the provisions of NRS 293.5235 ; (c) By submitting a written statement to the county clerk requesting the county clerk to mail an application to preregister or register to vote; (d) At any voter registration agency; or (e) By submitting an application to preregister or register to vote by computer using the system established by the Secretary of State pursuant to NRS 293.671 . If the elector fails to register under his or her new name, the elector may be challenged pursuant to the provisions of NRS 293.303 or 293C.292 and may be required to furnish proof of identity and subsequent change of name.

6. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 8 and NRS 293.5768 to 293.57699 , inclusive, and 293.5772 to 293.5887 , inclusive, an elector who registers to vote pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 1 shall be deemed to be registered upon the completion of an application to register to vote.

7. After the county clerk determines that the application to register to vote of a person is complete and that, except as otherwise provided in NRS 293D.210 , the person is eligible to vote pursuant to NRS 293.485 , the county clerk shall issue a voter registration card to the voter.

8. If a person or an elector submits an application to preregister or register to vote or an affidavit described in paragraph (c) of subsection 1 of NRS 293.507 that contains any handwritten additions, erasures or interlineations, the county clerk may object to the application if the county clerk believes that because of such handwritten additions, erasures or interlineations, the application is incomplete or that, except as otherwise provided in NRS 293D.210 , the person is not eligible to preregister pursuant to NRS 293.4855 or the elector is not eligible to vote pursuant to NRS 293.485 , as applicable. If the county clerk objects pursuant to this subsection, he or she shall immediately notify the person or elector, as applicable, and the district attorney of the county. Not later than 5 business days after the district attorney receives such notification, the district attorney shall advise the county clerk as to whether: (a) The application is complete and, except as otherwise provided in NRS 293D.210 , the person is eligible to preregister pursuant to NRS 293.4855 or the elector is eligible to vote pursuant to NRS 293.485 ; and (b) The county clerk should proceed to process the application.

9. If the district attorney advises the county clerk to process the application pursuant to subsection 8, the county clerk shall immediately issue a voter registration card to the applicant, unless the applicant is preregistered to vote and does not currently meet the requirements to be issued a voter registration card pursuant to NRS 293.4855 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293B.315 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293B / Section 293B.315
Information concerning operation of mechanical recording device to be given to voter before entering booth; subsequent information
Status: in_force

Before each voter enters the voting booth, a member of the election board shall, so far as possible, inform the voter how to operate the mechanical recording device and illustrate its operation upon the demonstration model of the device. If any voter, after entering the voting booth, asks for information, a member of the election board shall give the voter the necessary information.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293C.26333 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293C / Section 293C.26333
Process for counting mail ballots; requirements relating to empty envelopes and rejected mail ballots
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in NRS 293D.200 , each mail ballot central counting board shall process the mail ballots in the following manner:

1. The name of the voter, as shown on the return envelope, must be checked as if the voter were voting in person;

2. An election board officer shall indicate in the roster “Received” by the name of the voter;

3. If the board determines the voter is entitled to cast a mail ballot and all other processing steps have been completed, the return envelope must be opened and the mail ballot counted;

4. An election board officer shall indicate “Voted” by the name of the voter; and

5. When all mail ballots delivered to the board have been voted or rejected, except as otherwise provided in NRS 293D.200 , the empty envelopes and the envelopes containing rejected mail ballots must be returned to the clerk. On all envelopes containing rejected mail ballots, the cause of rejection must be noted and the envelope signed by an election board officer.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.1195 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.1195
“United States Election Assistance Commission” defined
Status: in_force

“United States Election Assistance Commission” means the Election Assistance Commission created pursuant to 52 U.S.C. § 20921 , as amended, or any successor agency.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.533 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.533
Action to compel registration
Status: in_force

Any elector may bring and any number of electors may join in an action or proceeding in a district court to compel the county clerk to enter the name of such elector or electors in the statewide voter registration list and the roster.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.3625 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.3625
Record made by county clerk of receipt at central counting place of sealed container used to transport official ballots
Status: in_force

The county clerk shall make a record of the receipt at the central counting place of each sealed container used to transport official ballots pursuant to NRS 293.304 , 293B.330 and 293B.335 . The record must include the numbers indicated on the container and its seal pursuant to NRS 293.462 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 294A.287 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 294A / Section 294A.287
Limitation on contributions or commitments to make contributions; penalty
Status: in_force

1. A person shall not make or commit to make a contribution or contributions to the legal defense fund of a candidate or public officer in an amount which exceeds $10,000 during the applicable period prescribed in NRS 294A.100 pertaining to the office the candidate is seeking or that the public officer holds.

2. A candidate or public officer shall not accept a contribution or commitment to make a contribution to his or her legal defense fund that is made in violation of subsection 1.

3. A person who willfully violates any provision of this section is guilty of a category E felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.225 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.225
Continuing powers and duties of election boards; reserve officers of election board; procedure for filling vacancies
Status: in_force

1. Members of election boards continue as such from the day before the day of the election, until the time for filing contests of the election has expired.

2. Each member of an election board is subject to call by the board of county commissioners or city council to correct any errors discovered during the canvass of votes by the board of county commissioners or city council.

3. Reserve election board officers must be appointed by the county or city clerk, if practicable, to fill any vacancy which occurs on the day of the election, and the reserve officers must be compensated if they serve at the polls.

4. If a vacancy occurs in any election board on the day of the election and no reserves are available, the election board may appoint, at the polling place, any registered voter who is willing to serve and satisfies the election board that he or she possesses the qualifications required to perform the services required.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.391 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.391
Disposition and inspection of ballots, lists, records and stubs of voted ballots after canvass by county commissioners
Status: in_force

1. The voted ballots, rejected ballots, spoiled ballots, challenge lists, records printed on paper of voted ballots collected pursuant to NRS 293B.400 , reports prepared pursuant to NRS 293.269937 and stubs of the ballots used, enclosed and sealed, must, after canvass of the votes by the board of county commissioners, be deposited in the vaults of the county clerk. The records of voted ballots that are maintained in electronic form must, after canvass of the votes by the board of county commissioners, be sealed and deposited in the vaults of the county clerk. The tally lists collected pursuant to this title must, after canvass of the votes by the board of county commissioners, be deposited in the vaults of the county clerk without being sealed. All materials described by this subsection must be preserved for at least 22 months, and all such sealed materials must be destroyed immediately after the preservation period. A notice of the destruction must be published by the clerk in at least one newspaper of general circulation in the county not less than 2 weeks before the destruction.

2. Unused ballots, enclosed and sealed, must, after canvass of the votes by the board of county commissioners, be deposited in the vaults of the county clerk and preserved for at least the period during which the election may be contested and adjudicated, after which the unused ballots may be destroyed.

3. The rosters containing the signatures of those persons who voted in the election and the tally lists deposited with the board of county commissioners are subject to the inspection of any elector who may wish to examine them at any time after their deposit with the county clerk.

4. A contestant of an election may inspect all of the material regarding that election which is preserved pursuant to subsection 1 or 2, except the voted ballots and records printed on paper of voted ballots collected pursuant to NRS 293B.400 which are deposited with the county clerk.

5. The voted ballots and records printed on paper of voted ballots collected pursuant to NRS 293B.400 which are deposited with the county clerk are not subject to the inspection of anyone, except in cases of a contested election, and then only by the judge, body or board before whom the election is being contested, or by the parties to the contest, jointly, pursuant to an order of such judge, body or board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293C.715 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293C / Section 293C.715
Website maintained by city clerk for public information relating to elections; requirements
Status: in_force

1. If a city clerk maintains a website on the Internet for information relating to elections, the website must contain public information maintained, collected or compiled by the city clerk that relates to elections, which must include, without limitation: (a) The locations of polling places for casting a ballot on election day in such a form that a registered voter may search the list to determine the location of the polling place or places at which the registered voter is entitled to cast a ballot; and (b) The abstract of votes required to be posted on a website pursuant to the provisions of NRS 293C.387 .

2. The abstract of votes required to be maintained on the website pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 1 must be maintained in such a format as to permit the searching of the abstract of votes for specific information.

3. If the information required to be maintained by a city clerk pursuant to subsection 1 may be obtained by the public from a website on the Internet maintained by the Secretary of State, a county clerk or another city clerk, the city clerk may provide a hyperlink to that website to comply with the provisions of subsection 1 with regard to that information.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.3604 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.3604
Mechanical recording devices: Duties of election board at close of each voting day; duties of ballot board for early voting and county clerk at close of last voting day
Status: in_force

If ballots which are voted on a mechanical recording device which directly records the votes electronically are used during the period for early voting by personal appearance:

1. At the close of each voting day, the election board shall: (a) Prepare and sign a statement for the polling place. The statement must include: (1) The title of the election; (2) The number which identifies the mechanical recording device and the storage device required pursuant to NRS 293B.084 ; (3) The number of ballots voted on the mechanical recording device for that day; (4) The number of signatures in the roster for early voting for that day; (5) The number of signatures on signature cards for the day; and (6) The number of signatures in the roster designated for electors who applied to register to vote or applied to vote at the polling place pursuant to NRS 293.5772 to 293.5887 , inclusive. (b) Secure: (1) The ballots pursuant to the plan for security required by NRS 293.3594 ; and (2) Each mechanical voting device in the manner prescribed by the Secretary of State pursuant to NRS 293.3594 .

2. At the close of the last voting day, the county clerk shall deliver to the ballot board for early voting: (a) The statements for all polling places for early voting; (b) The voting rosters used for early voting; (c) The signature cards used for early voting; (d) The storage device required pursuant to NRS 293B.084 from each mechanical recording device used during the period for early voting; and (e) Any other items as determined by the county clerk.

3. Upon receipt of the items set forth in subsection 2 at the close of the last voting day, the ballot board for early voting shall: (a) Indicate the number of ballots on an official statement of ballots; and (b) Place the storage devices in the container provided to transport those items to the central counting place and seal the container with a numbered seal. The official statement of ballots must accompany the storage devices to the central counting place.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.181 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.181
Declaration of residency required of candidates for office of State Legislator; form; contents; unlawful for candidates to make certain false statements
Status: in_force

1. A candidate for the office of State Senator, Assemblyman or Assemblywoman must execute and file, with his or her declaration of candidacy, a declaration of residency which must be in substantially the following form: I, the undersigned, do swear or affirm under penalty of perjury that I have been a citizen resident of this State as required by NRS 218A.200 ; that I understand that knowingly and willfully filing a declaration of residency which contains a false statement is a crime punishable as a gross misdemeanor and also subjects me to a civil action disqualifying me from entering upon the duties of the office; and that I have actually, as opposed to constructively, resided at the following residence or residences since November 1 of the preceding year: _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Street Address Street Address _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ City or Town City or Town _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ State State From __________________ To ____________________ From __________________ To ____________________ Dates of Residency Dates of Residency _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Street Address Street Address _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ City or Town City or Town _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ State State From __________________ To ____________________ From __________________ To ____________________ Dates of Residency Dates of Residency (Attach additional sheet or sheets of residences as necessary)

2. Each address of a candidate which must be included in the declaration of residency pursuant to subsection 1 must be the street address of the residence where the candidate actually, as opposed to constructively, resided or resides in accordance with NRS 281.050 , if one has been assigned. The declaration of residency must not be accepted for filing if any of the candidate's addresses are listed as a post office box unless a street address has not been assigned to the residence.

3. Any person who knowingly and willfully files a declaration of residency which contains a false statement in violation of this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293B.105 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293B / Section 293B.105
General authority
Status: in_force

The board of county commissioners of any county or the city council or other governing body of any city may purchase and adopt for use at elections any mechanical voting system and mechanical recording device. The system or device may be used at any or all elections held in the county or city, for voting, registering and counting votes cast.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293C.225 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293C / Section 293C.225
Recommendations by chair of persons suitable for service
Status: in_force

The city clerk may provide, by rule or regulation, for the:

1. Recommendation, by the persons selected as chairs of election boards, of suitable persons to serve as members of election boards; and

2. Recommendations, by the chairs, of suitable persons to serve in the case of vacancies.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 294A.223 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 294A / Section 294A.223
Filing reports when special election held on same day as primary or general election
Status: in_force

If a special election is held on the same day as a primary election or general election, any candidate, person, committee, political party or nonprofit corporation that is otherwise required to file a report with the Secretary of State pursuant to NRS 294A.120 , 294A.140 , 294A.150 , 294A.200 , 294A.210 , 294A.220 or 294A.362 shall, in lieu of complying with the requirements of those sections relating to a special election, comply with the requirements of those sections relating to the primary election or general election, as applicable, except that:

1. A candidate, person, committee, political party or nonprofit corporation is not required to file a report pursuant to NRS 294A.120 , 294A.140 , 294A.150 , 294A.200 , 294A.210 , 294A.220 or 294A.362 that was due on or before the date on which the call for the special election was issued; and

2. If the special election is held on the same day as a primary election, the final report for the special election that is required pursuant to NRS 294A.120 , 294A.140 , 294A.150 , 294A.200 , 294A.210 , 294A.220 or 294A.362 is due on or before the 15th day of the second month after the primary election.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293B.270 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293B / Section 293B.270
Meetings for instruction; duty to attend
Status: in_force

To give instruction in the mechanical voting system, the county or city clerk shall call any meeting of the election board which may be necessary. The members of the election board of each election precinct in which such a voting system is used shall attend any meeting called for the purpose of receiving instruction concerning their duties and necessary for the proper conduct of the election.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.497 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.497
Residence of head of family
Status: in_force

If a person has a family residing in one place and does business in another, the former is the person’s residence, unless his or her family is located there only temporarily, but if his or her family resides without the State and the person is permanently residing within the State, with no intention of removing therefrom, the person shall be deemed a resident for election purposes.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293C.302 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293C / Section 293C.302
Court-ordered extension of deadline for voting
Status: in_force

1. If a court of competent jurisdiction orders a city to extend the deadline for voting beyond the statutory period in an election, the city clerk shall, as soon as practicable after receiving notice of the decision of the court: (a) Cause notice of the extended period to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the city or if no newspaper is of general circulation in that city, in a newspaper of general circulation in the nearest city; and (b) Transmit a notice of the extended deadline to each registered voter who received a mail ballot for the election and has not returned the mail ballot before the date on which the notice will be transmitted.

2. The notice required pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 1 must be published: (a) In a city whose population is 25,000 or more, on at least 3 successive days. (b) In a city whose population is less than 25,000, at least twice in successive issues of the newspaper.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.2699 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.2699
Voting systems used by counties and cities: Voting materials to be provided in English and other languages as required by federal law or as authorized by county or city clerk
Status: in_force

1. Each voting system used by a county or city shall provide voting materials in: (a) English; and (b) Every language in which voting materials are required to be prepared in the county or city pursuant to 52 U.S.C. § 10503 .

2. In addition to the requirements set forth in subsection 1, if a county clerk or city clerk determines that there is a significant and substantial need for voting materials of the county or city, as applicable, to be provided in the language or languages of a minority group, the county clerk or city clerk may prepare voting materials in such language or languages. For the purposes of this subsection, there is a significant and substantial need for voting materials to be provided in the language or languages of a minority group if, without limitation, the minority group has been subject to historical discrimination and unequal educational opportunities, and, as a result, members of the minority group are of limited-English proficiency.

3. As used in this section: (a) “ Limited-English proficiency ” means being unable to speak or understand English adequately to participate in the electoral process. (b) “ Minority group ” includes, without limitation, United States citizens of Chinese heritage. (c) “Voting materials” has the meaning ascribed to it in 52 U.S.C. § 10503 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 298.700 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 298 / Section 298.700
Early voting: Applicability; period for early voting; days and hours for early voting at permanent polling places
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the provisions of NRS 293.356 to 293.361 , inclusive, apply to a presidential preference primary election.

2. The period for early voting for a presidential preference primary election begins 10 calendar days before the date of the presidential preference primary election and extends through the Friday before the day of the presidential preference primary election.

3. The county clerk may: (a) Include any Sunday or federal holiday that falls within the period for early voting by personal appearance. (b) Require a permanent polling place for early voting to remain open until 8 p.m. on any Saturday that falls within the period for early voting.

4. A permanent polling place for early voting must remain open: (a) On Monday through Friday during the period for early voting, for at least 8 hours during such hours as the county clerk may establish. (b) On any Saturday that falls within the period for early voting, for at least 4 hours during such hours as the county clerk may establish. (c) If the county clerk includes a Sunday that falls within the period for early voting pursuant to subsection 3, during such hours as the county clerk may establish.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293B.124 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293B / Section 293B.124
Lease of systems or devices by counties with option to purchase: Contents of agreement; deposit and use of rental payments
Status: in_force

1. If a county wants to lease from the Secretary of State mechanical voting systems or mechanical recording devices which have been approved pursuant to NRS 293B.1045 by the Secretary of State, the Secretary of State and the county shall enter a written agreement designated as “Lease of Equipment with Option to Purchase.” Each agreement must provide in substance: (a) That the systems and devices particularly described in the agreement are leased by the State, as lessor, to the county, as lessee, for a term of 2 years from the date of the agreement, with an exclusive option in the lessee to extend the term for like periods of 2 years at a time, for an agreed maximum term not exceeding 20 years after the date of the agreement. (b) That the lessee will maintain and insure the systems and devices for the original term and each succeeding agreed term. (c) That the aggregate of rental payments provided for under the maximum term of the lease agreement must equal the aggregate of the purchase price of the mechanical voting systems and mechanical recording devices covered by the agreement, together with all interest, shipping, installation and other costs paid or agreed to be paid by the State. Upon payment of the latter aggregate sum by any lessee to the State, the State shall forthwith convey to that lessee legal title to the systems and devices covered by the paid agreement.

2. All rental payments received under all such agreements entered into pursuant to this section must be deposited into a separate account in the State General Fund to be used to replace aging and outdated mechanical voting systems and mechanical recording devices.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293C.395 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293C / Section 293C.395
Prohibitions against withholding certificate of election or commission
Status: in_force

A certificate of election or commission must not be withheld from the person having the highest number of votes for the city office because of any contest of election filed in the city election or any defect or informality in the returns of any city election, if it can be ascertained with reasonable certainty from the returns what city office is intended and who is entitled to the certificate or commission.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293B.310 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293B / Section 293B.310
Primary elections: Optional manner of voting when party comprises less than 5 percent of voters
Status: in_force

In a primary election, the county clerk may require those partisan voters in a precinct or district whose political parties each comprise less than 5 percent of the registered voters for that precinct or district to vote in the manner prescribed for nonpartisan voters in NRS 293B.305 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 294A.342 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 294A / Section 294A.342
Persuasive poll concerning candidate: Reporting of alleged violations; institution of court proceedings
Status: in_force

If it appears to a county clerk, city clerk or registrar of voters that the provisions of NRS 294A.341 have been violated, he or she shall report the alleged violation, in writing, to the Secretary of State. Upon receiving such a written report or if it otherwise appears to the Secretary of State that the provisions of NRS 294A.341 have been violated, the Secretary of State shall report the alleged violation to the Attorney General. The Attorney General shall cause appropriate proceedings to be instituted and prosecuted in a court of competent jurisdiction without delay.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293B.205 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293B / Section 293B.205
Sample ballots: Availability at polling place; form
Status: in_force

The officers charged with the duty of providing ballots for any polling place shall provide the polling place with two sample ballots, which must be arranged in the form of:

1. A booklet or full sheet of paper printed to display a facsimile of the page or several pages which constitute the list of offices and candidates and the statements of measures to be voted on which will be in use at that election; or

2. A diagram showing that part of the face of the mechanical recording device which will be used at that election containing the list of offices and candidates and the statements of measures to be voted on.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.2565 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.2565
Use of given names, surnames and nicknames on ballot; use of additional criteria to distinguish between candidates having same given names and surnames
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, in any election regulated by this chapter, the name of a candidate printed on a ballot may be the given name and surname of the candidate or a contraction or familiar form of his or her given name followed by his or her surname. A nickname of not more than 10 letters may be incorporated into the name of a candidate. The nickname must be in quotation marks and appear immediately before the surname of the candidate. A nickname must not indicate any political, economic, social or religious view or affiliation and must not be the name of any person, living or dead, whose reputation is known on a statewide, nationwide or worldwide basis, or in any other manner deceive a voter regarding the person or principles for which he or she is voting.

2. In any election regulated by this chapter, if two or more candidates have the same given name and surname and: (a) None of the candidates is an incumbent, the middle names or middle initials, if any, of the candidates must be included in the names of the candidates; or (b) One of the candidates is an incumbent, the name of the incumbent must be listed first and the word “Incumbent” must appear next to the name of the candidate who is the incumbent.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 294A.350 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 294A / Section 294A.350
Filing of reports required despite ending campaign or experiencing certain other circumstances; filing of reports simultaneously upon ending campaign; duty to file reports if elected after ending campaign
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, every candidate for office shall file the reports required by NRS 294A.120 , 294A.125 , 294A.128 , 294A.200 , 294A.286 and 294A.362 , even though the candidate: (a) Withdraws his or her candidacy pursuant to NRS 293.202 or 293C.195 ; (b) Ends his or her campaign without withdrawing his or her candidacy pursuant to NRS 293.202 or 293C.195 ; (c) Receives no contributions; (d) Has no campaign expenses; (e) Is not opposed in the election by another candidate; (f) Is defeated in the primary election; (g) Is removed from the ballot by court order; or (h) Is the subject of a petition to recall and the special election is not held.

2. A candidate described in paragraph (a), (b), (f) or (g) of subsection 1 may simultaneously file all the reports required by NRS 294A.120 , 294A.125 , 294A.128 , 294A.200 , 294A.286 and 294A.362 that are due after the candidate disposes of any unspent or excess contributions as provided in NRS 294A.117 or subsections 4 , 5 and 6 of NRS 294A.160 , as applicable, if the candidate gives written notice to the Secretary of State, on the form prescribed by the Secretary of State, that the candidate is ending his or her campaign and will not accept any additional contributions. If the candidate has submitted a withdrawal of candidacy pursuant to NRS 293.202 or 293C.195 to an officer other than the Secretary of State, the candidate must enclose with the notice a copy of the withdrawal of candidacy. A form submitted to the Secretary of State pursuant to this subsection must be signed by the candidate under an oath to God or penalty of perjury. A candidate who signs the form under an oath to God is subject to the same penalties as if the candidate had signed the form under penalty of perjury.

3. A candidate described in paragraph (b) of subsection 1 who simultaneously files reports pursuant to subsection 2 but is elected to office despite ending his or her campaign is subject to the reporting requirements set forth in NRS 294A.120 , 294A.125 , 294A.128 , 294A.200 , 294A.286 and 294A.362 , beginning with the next report that is due pursuant to those sections after his or her election to office.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293B.365 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293B / Section 293B.365
Duties of central ballot inspection board
Status: in_force

The central ballot inspection board shall:

1. Receive the ballots in sealed containers.

2. Inspect the containers, record the number indicated on each container and its seal pursuant to NRS 293.462 and remove the storage devices which store the ballots voted on mechanical recording devices which directly record votes electronically.

3. Register the numbers of ballots by precinct.

4. Deliver any damaged paper ballots to the ballot duplicating board.

5. Receive duplicates of damaged paper ballots from the ballot duplicating board and place the duplicates with the voted ballots of the appropriate precinct.

6. Place each damaged original paper ballot in a separate envelope and note on the outside of the envelope the appropriate number of the precinct.

7. Reject any paper ballot that has been marked in a way that identifies the voter.

8. Place each rejected paper ballot in a separate envelope and note on the outside of the envelope the appropriate number of the precinct and the reason for the board's rejection of the ballot.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293B.1045 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293B / Section 293B.1045
Standards and procedures for approval of systems or devices by Secretary of State; regulations
Status: in_force

1. No mechanical voting system or mechanical recording device may be purchased or leased in or used in any election of this State unless the system or device is approved by the Secretary of State.

2. A person who owns or has an interest in a mechanical voting system or mechanical recording device may submit an application to the Secretary of State to have the system or device examined for approval for use during the elections of this State. The Secretary of State shall approve or disapprove the use of such a system or device not later than 120 days after the application is submitted.

3. As a condition to approval, the person shall have the mechanical voting system or mechanical recording device independently examined by a person approved by the Secretary of State. The examiner shall: (a) Review and analyze any electronic or computerized features of the system or device; and (b) Prepare and submit to the Secretary of State a report of the results of the examination which includes a statement of the opinion of the examiner regarding the feasibility of using such a system or device during the elections of this State, with consideration for the safe and proper operation of the system or device under the conditions prescribed by the applicable election laws.

4. Any cost for the independent examination of a mechanical voting system or mechanical recording device conducted pursuant to subsection 3 must be paid by the person who submits an application to have the system or device approved by the Secretary of State.

5. The Secretary of State shall approve a mechanical voting system or mechanical recording device for use during the elections of this State if: (a) The report prepared pursuant to subsection 3 states that the system or device can be used safely and properly in this State; and (b) The Secretary of State determines after independently examining the system or device that it can be used safely and properly in this State.

6. Before a city or county may change or improve a mechanical voting system or mechanical recording device that has been approved by the Secretary of State pursuant to this section, the city or county must obtain approval from the Secretary of State. If any such change or improvement does not comply with the requirements of this section, the Secretary of State shall not approve the use or sale of any system or device that incorporates the change or improvement in this State.

7. The Secretary of State may reexamine a mechanical voting system or mechanical recording device or any part thereof at any time for the purpose of approving a change or improvement pursuant to subsection 6 or to ensure that the system or device continues to comply with the election laws of this State.

8. The Secretary of State and any examiner of a mechanical voting system or mechanical recording device must not have any pecuniary interest in the system or device examined.

9. The Secretary of State may establish regulations to carry out the provisions of this section.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.433 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.433
Decision of contest for office of Governor, Lieutenant Governor or justice of Supreme Court by Senate and Assembly in joint session
Status: in_force

1. The Senate and Assembly meeting in joint session shall proceed to decide the contest.

2. The Speaker of the Assembly shall preside at such joint session, and the session shall be conducted under the joint standing rules or joint special rules adopted for the occasion.

3. The contest shall be decided by a majority vote of the elected membership of both houses not later than 30 days after the contest hearing is begun.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293D.540 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293D / Section 293D.540
Enforcement of chapter: Injunction or other equitable relief
Status: in_force

A court may issue an injunction or grant other equitable relief appropriate to ensure substantial compliance with, or enforce, this chapter on application by:

1. A covered voter alleging a grievance under this chapter; or

2. The Secretary of State or a local elections official.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.557 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.557
Publication of list of registered voters
Status: in_force

1. The county clerk may cause to be published once in each of the newspapers circulated in different parts of the county or cause to be published once in a newspaper circulated in the county: (a) An alphabetical listing of all registered voters, including the precinct of each voter: (1) Within the circulation area of each newspaper if the listing is published in each newspaper circulated in different parts of the county; or (2) Within the entire county if the listing is published in only one newspaper in the county; or (b) A statement notifying the public that the county clerk will provide an alphabetical listing of the names of all registered voters in the entire county and the precinct of each voter free of charge to any person upon request.

2. If the county clerk publishes the list of registered voters, the county clerk must do so: (a) Not less than 2 weeks before the close of registration for any primary election. (b) After each primary election and not less than 2 weeks before the close of registration for the ensuing general election.

3. The county may not pay more than 10 cents per name for six-point or seven-point type or 15 cents per name for eight-point type or larger to each newspaper publishing the list.

4. The list of registered voters, if published, must not be printed in type smaller than six-point.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 294A.325 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 294A / Section 294A.325
Contributions or commitments to make contributions by foreign nationals prohibited; knowing solicitation, acceptance or receipt of such contributions or commitments prohibited; disposition of contributions received in violation of prohibition; penalty
Status: in_force

1. A foreign national shall not, directly or indirectly, make a contribution or a commitment to make a contribution to: (a) A candidate; (b) A committee for political action; (c) A committee for the recall of a public officer; (d) A person who makes an independent expenditure; (e) A political party or committee sponsored by a political party that makes an expenditure for or against a candidate or group of candidates; (f) An organization made up of legislative members of a political party whose primary purpose is to provide support for their political efforts; (g) A personal campaign committee or the personal representative of a candidate who receives contributions or makes expenditures that are reported as contributions or expenditures by the candidate; or (h) A nonprofit corporation that is registered or required to be registered pursuant to NRS 294A.225 .

2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, a candidate, person, group, committee, political party, organization or nonprofit corporation described in subsection 1 shall not knowingly solicit, accept or receive a contribution or a commitment to make a contribution from a foreign national.

3. For the purposes of subsection 2, if a candidate, person, group, committee, political party, organization or nonprofit corporation is aware of facts that would lead a reasonable person to inquire whether the source of a contribution is a foreign national, the candidate, person, group, committee, political party, organization or nonprofit corporation shall be deemed to have not knowingly solicited, accepted or received a contribution in violation of subsection 2 if the candidate, person, group, committee, political party, organization or nonprofit corporation requests and obtains from the source of the contribution a copy of current and valid United States passport papers. This subsection does not apply to any candidate, person, group, committee, political party, organization or nonprofit corporation if the candidate, person, group, committee, political party, organization or nonprofit corporation has actual knowledge that the source of the contribution solicited, accepted or received is a foreign national.

4. If a candidate, person, group, committee, political party, organization or nonprofit corporation discovers that the candidate, person, group, committee, political party, organization or nonprofit corporation received a contribution in violation of this section, the candidate, person, group, committee, political party, organization or nonprofit corporation shall, if at the time of discovery of the violation: (a) Sufficient money received as contributions is available, return the contribution received in violation of this section not later than 30 days after such discovery. (b) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (c), sufficient money received as contributions is not available, return the contribution received in violation of this section as contributions become available for this purpose. (c) Sufficient money received as contributions is not available and contributions are no longer being solicited or accepted, not be required to return any amount of the contribution received in violation of this section that exceeds the amount of contributions available for this purpose.

5. A violation of any provision of this section is a gross misdemeanor.

6. As used in this section: (a) “Foreign national” has the meaning ascribed to it in 2 U.S.C. § 441e . (b) “ Knowingly ” means that a candidate, person, group, committee, political party, organization or nonprofit corporation: (1) Has actual knowledge that the source of the contribution solicited, accepted or received is a foreign national; (2) Is aware of facts which would lead a reasonable person to conclude that there is a substantial probability that the source of the contribution solicited, accepted or received is a foreign national; or (3) Is aware of facts which would lead a reasonable person to inquire whether the source of the contribution solicited, accepted or received is a foreign national, but failed to conduct a reasonable inquiry.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293C.300 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293C / Section 293C.300
Duties of voting board before adjournment
Status: in_force

After the last person entitled to vote has voted, the voting board shall, before adjourning, put the records and the account of ballots in order for the counting board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.57682 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.57682
Designation of other agencies in Executive Department of State Government as automatic voter registration agencies by Governor; notification
Status: in_force

1. The Governor may designate any agency in the Executive Department of the State Government not described in paragraphs (a) to (d), inclusive, of subsection 1 of NRS 293.5768 as an automatic voter registration agency if the agency collects in the regular course of business from a person applying to the agency to receive any service or assistance sufficient information that demonstrates a person is qualified to vote pursuant to NRS 293.485 , including, without limitation, proof of identity, citizenship, residence and date of birth.

2. Upon the designation of an agency as an automatic voter registration agency pursuant to subsection 1: (a) The Governor shall notify the Secretary of State; and (b) The Secretary of State and the automatic voter registration agency shall comply with the provisions of NRS 293.57686 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 294A.280 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 294A / Section 294A.280
Committee to report expenditures; deadline; period covered; form; filing; details to be included in report
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, each committee for the recall of a public officer shall, not later than: (a) The 48th day after the date on which the notice of intent to circulate the recall petition was filed pursuant to NRS 306.015 , for the period: (1) From the earlier of: (I) The date on which the notice of intent to circulate the recall petition was filed pursuant to NRS 306.015 ; or (II) The date on which the committee first received any contribution, made any contribution or made any expenditure; and (2) Ending on the 45th day after the date on which the notice of intent to circulate the recall petition was filed pursuant to NRS 306.015 . (b) The 93rd day after the date on which the notice of intent to circulate the recall petition was filed pursuant to NRS 306.015 , for the period: (1) From the 46th day after the date on which the notice of intent to circulate the recall petition was filed pursuant to NRS 306.015 ; and (2) Ending on the 90th day after the notice of intent to circulate the recall petition was filed pursuant to NRS 306.015 . (c) Four days before the beginning of early voting by personal appearance for the special election to recall a public officer, for the period from the 91st day after the date on which the notice of intent to circulate the petition for recall is filed pursuant to NRS 306.015 through 5 days before the beginning of early voting by personal appearance for the special election; (d) Four days before the special election, for the period from 4 days before the beginning of early voting by personal appearance for the special election through 5 days before the special election; and (e) Thirty days after the special election, for the remaining period through the date of the special election, report each expenditure made by the committee for the recall of a public officer during the period in excess of $100 and expenditures made to one recipient which cumulatively exceed $100.

2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, if a petition for the recall of a public officer is not submitted to the filing officer before the expiration of the notice of intent pursuant to the provisions of chapter 306 of NRS or is otherwise legally insufficient when submitted to the filing officer pursuant to the provisions of chapter 306 of NRS , the committee for the recall of a public officer shall, not later than 30 days after the expiration of the notice of intent, report each expenditure made by the committee for the recall of a public officer in excess of $100 and expenditures made to one recipient which cumulatively exceed $100, except for expenditures that already have been reported pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 1. The provisions of this subsection apply to the committee for the recall of a public officer if the committee: (a) Fails to submit the petition to the filing officer as required by chapter 306 of NRS ; (b) Submits the petition to the filing officer without any valid signatures or with fewer than the necessary number of valid signatures required by chapter 306 of NRS ; or (c) Otherwise submits a legally insufficient petition or suspends or ceases its efforts to obtain the necessary number of valid signatures required by chapter 306 of NRS .

3. If the legal sufficiency of a petition for recall is challenged and a district court determines that the petition is legally: (a) Sufficient pursuant to chapter 306 of NRS and the order of the district court is appealed, the committee for the recall of a public officer shall: (1) Not later than 30 days after the date on which the notice of appeal is filed, for the period from the filing of the notice of intent to circulate the petition for recall through the date on which the notice of appeal is filed, report each expenditure made by the committee for the recall of a public officer in excess of $100 and expenditures made to one recipient which cumulatively exceed $100, except for expenditures that already have been reported pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 1. (2) Not later than 30 days after the date on which all appeals regarding the petition are exhausted, for the period from the day after the date on which the notice of appeal is filed through the date on which all appeals regarding the petition are exhausted, report each expenditure made by the committee for the recall of a public officer in excess of $100 and expenditures made to one recipient which cumulatively exceed $100. (b) Insufficient pursuant to chapter 306 of NRS , the committee for the recall of a public officer shall: (1) Not later than 30 days after the date on which the district court orders the filing officer to cease any further proceedings regarding the petition, for the period from the filing of the notice of intent to circulate the petition for recall through the day of the district court's order, report each expenditure made by the committee for the recall of a public officer in excess of $100 and expenditures made to one recipient which cumulatively exceed $100, except for expenditures that already have been reported pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 1. (2) Not later than 30 days after the date on which all appeals regarding the petition are exhausted, for the period from the day after the date of the district court's order through the date on which all appeals regarding the petition are exhausted, report each expenditure made by the committee for the recall of a public officer in excess of $100 and expenditures made to one recipient which cumulatively exceed $100.

4. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 294A.3737 , each report of expenditures must be filed electronically with the Secretary of State.

5. A report shall be deemed to be filed on the date that it was received by the Secretary of State.

6. The name and address of the recipient and the date on which the expenditure was made must be included on the report for each expenditure, whether to a natural person, association or corporation.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 306.210 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 306 / Section 306.210
Unlawful acts involving petition for recall; criminal penalties
Status: in_force

1. A person shall not knowingly or under circumstances amounting to criminal negligence: (a) Misrepresent, attempt to misrepresent or assist or conspire with another person to misrepresent or attempt to misrepresent the intent or content of a petition for the recall of a public officer which is circulated pursuant to the provisions of this chapter; or (b) Obtain, attempt to obtain or assist or conspire with another person to obtain or attempt to obtain a false, forged or unauthorized signature on a petition for the recall of a public officer which is circulated pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.

2. Any person who violates the provisions of subsection 1 is guilty of a category E felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293B.283 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293B / Section 293B.283
Election board to ensure ballots previously voted on mechanical voting system not recorded as voted on that day
Status: in_force

At each polling place where a mechanical voting system is used whereby votes are directly recorded electronically, the election board shall, before the polls are open for the election, ensure that each mechanical recording device will not register any ballots which were previously voted on the device as having been voted on that day.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.5812 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.5812
Applicability of other election laws; resolution of conflicts; rules of interpretation; intended public purpose
Status: in_force

1. The procedures authorized pursuant to the provisions of NRS 293.5772 to 293.5887 , inclusive, are subject to all other provisions of this title relating to the registration of electors and the voting of registered voters, but only to the extent that the other provisions of this title do not conflict with the provisions of NRS 293.5772 to 293.5887 , inclusive.

2. If there is any conflict between the provisions of NRS 293.5772 to 293.5887 , inclusive, and the other provisions of this title, the provisions of NRS 293.5772 to 293.5887 , inclusive, control.

3. The provisions of NRS 293.5772 to 293.5887 , inclusive, must be liberally construed and broadly interpreted to achieve their intended public purpose of encouraging and facilitating a greater number of electors to participate in the electoral process by voting, and if there is any uncertainty or doubt regarding the construction, interpretation or application of the provisions of NRS 293.5772 to 293.5887 , inclusive, that uncertainty or doubt must be resolved in favor of this public purpose.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293C.26327 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293C / Section 293C.26327
Duties of city clerk upon return of mail ballot: Procedure for checking signatures; safeguarding and delivery of mail ballots for counting; procedure to contact voter to remedy certain defects in returned mail ballot
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 293D.200 , when a mail ballot is returned by or on behalf of a voter to the city clerk, and a record of its return is made in the mail ballot record for the election, the clerk or an employee in the office of the clerk shall check the signature used for the mail ballot by electronic means pursuant to subsection 2 or manually pursuant to subsection 3.

2. To check the signature used for a mail ballot by electronic means: (a) The electronic device must take a digital image of the signature used for the mail ballot and electronically compare the digital image with the signatures of the voter from his or her application to register to vote or application to preregister to vote available in the records of the city clerk. (b) If the electronic device does not match the signature of the voter, the signature shall be reviewed manually pursuant to the provisions of subsection 3.

3. To check the signature used for a mail ballot manually, the city clerk shall use the following procedure: (a) The clerk or employee shall check the signature used for the mail ballot against all signatures of the voter available in the records of the clerk. (b) If at least two employees in the office of the clerk believe there is a reasonable question of fact as to whether the signature used for the mail ballot matches the signature of the voter, the clerk shall contact the voter and ask the voter to confirm whether the signature used for the mail ballot belongs to the voter.

4. For purposes of subsection 3: (a) There is a reasonable question of fact as to whether the signature used for the mail ballot matches the signature of the voter if the signature used for the mail ballot differs in multiple, significant and obvious respects from the signatures of the voter available in the records of the clerk. (b) There is not a reasonable question of fact as to whether the signature used for the mail ballot matches the signature of the voter if: (1) The signature used for the mail ballot is a variation of the signature of the voter caused by the substitution of initials for the first or middle name, the substitution of a different type of punctuation in the first, middle or last name, the use of a common nickname or the use of one last name for a person who has two last names and it does not otherwise differ in multiple, significant and obvious respects from the signatures of the voter available in the records of the clerk; or (2) There are only slight dissimilarities between the signature used for the mail ballot and the signatures of the voter available in the records of the clerk.

5. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 6, if the clerk determines that the voter is entitled to cast the mail ballot, the clerk shall deposit the mail ballot in the proper ballot box or place the mail ballot, unopened, in a container that must be securely locked or under the control of the clerk at all times. The clerk shall deliver the mail ballots to the mail ballot central counting board to be processed and prepared for counting.

6. If the clerk determines when checking the signature used for the mail ballot that the voter failed to affix his or her signature or failed to affix it in the manner required by law for the mail ballot or that there is a reasonable question of fact as to whether the signature used for the mail ballot matches the signature of the voter, but the voter is otherwise entitled to cast the mail ballot, the clerk shall contact the voter and advise the voter of the procedures to provide a signature or a confirmation that the signature used for the mail ballot belongs to the voter, as applicable. For the mail ballot to be counted, the voter must provide a signature or a confirmation, as applicable, not later than 5 p.m. on the sixth day following the election.

7. The clerk shall prescribe procedures for a voter who failed to affix his or her signature or failed to affix it in the manner required by law for the mail ballot, or for whom there is a reasonable question of fact as to whether the signature used for the mail ballot matches the signature of the voter, in order to: (a) Contact the voter; (b) Allow the voter to provide a signature or a confirmation that the signature used for the mail ballot belongs to the voter, as applicable; and (c) After a signature or a confirmation is provided, as applicable, ensure the mail ballot is delivered to the mail ballot central counting board.

8. If there is a reasonable question of fact as to whether the signature used for the mail ballot matches the signature of the voter, the voter must be identified by: (a) Answering questions from the city clerk covering the personal data which is reported on the application to register to vote; (b) Providing the city clerk, orally or in writing, with other personal data which verifies the identity of the voter; or (c) Providing the city clerk with proof of identification as described in NRS 293C.270 other than the voter registration card issued to the voter.

9. The procedures established pursuant to subsection 7 for contacting a voter must require the clerk to contact the voter, as soon as possible after receipt of the mail ballot, by: (a) Mail; (b) Telephone, if a telephone number for the voter is available in the records of the clerk; and (c) Electronic means, which may include, without limitation, electronic mail, if the voter has provided the clerk with sufficient information to contact the voter by such means.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 295.205 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 295 / Section 295.205
Commencement of proceedings: Petitioners' committee; form and requirements of petition; determination of anticipated financial effect; circulator's affidavit; receipt for petition issued by clerk
Status: in_force

1. Any five registered voters of the city may commence initiative or referendum proceedings by filing with the city clerk an affidavit: (a) Stating they will constitute the petitioners' committee and be responsible for circulating the petition and filing it in proper form; (b) Stating their names and addresses; (c) Specifying the address to which all notices to the committee are to be sent; and (d) Setting out in full the proposed initiative ordinance or citing the ordinance sought to be reconsidered.

2. Initiative petitions must be signed by a number of registered voters of the city equal to 15 percent or more of the number of voters who voted at the last preceding city election.

3. Referendum petitions must be signed by a number of registered voters of the city equal to 10 percent or more of the number of voters who voted at the last preceding city election.

4. Upon receipt of a petition for initiative or referendum placed on file pursuant to subsection 1, the city clerk shall consult with the council to determine if the initiative or referendum may have any anticipated financial effect on the local government if the initiative or referendum is approved by the voters. If the council determines that the initiative or referendum may have an anticipated financial effect on the local government if the initiative or referendum is approved by the voters, the council must prepare a description of the anticipated financial effect and the city clerk shall post a copy of this information on the city clerk’s Internet website, if the city clerk maintains one.

5. A petition must be submitted to the city clerk for verification, pursuant to NRS 295.250 to 295.290 , inclusive, not later than: (a) One hundred and eighty days after the date that the affidavit required by subsection 1 is filed with the city clerk; or (b) One hundred and thirty days before the election, whichever is earlier.

6. A petition may consist of more than one document, but all documents of a petition must be uniform in size and style, numbered and assembled as one instrument for submission. Each signature must be executed in ink or indelible pencil, be preceded by the printed given name followed by the surname of the person signing and be followed by the address of the person signing and the date on which the person signed the petition. All signatures on a petition must be obtained within the period specified in subsection 5. Each document must contain, or have attached thereto throughout its circulation, the full text of the ordinance proposed or sought to be reconsidered.

7. Each document of a petition must have attached to it when submitted an affidavit executed by the circulator thereof stating: (a) That the circulator personally circulated the document; (b) The number of signatures thereon; (c) That all the signatures were affixed in the circulator’s presence; (d) That each signer had an opportunity before signing to read the full text of the ordinance proposed or sought to be reconsidered.

8. The city clerk shall issue a receipt to any person who submits a petition pursuant to this section. The receipt must set forth the number of: (a) Documents included in the petition; (b) Pages in each document; and (c) Signatures that the person declares are included in the petition.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293D.020 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293D / Section 293D.020
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 293D.030 to 293D.090 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.301 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.301
Procedure for posting or publishing alphabetical listing of registered voters; tearing or defacing alphabetical listing prohibited; penalty
Status: in_force

1. The county clerk of each county shall: (a) Require an election board officer to post an alphabetical listing of all registered voters for each precinct in a public area of each polling place in the county; or (b) Publish on the Internet website of the county clerk an alphabetical listing of all registered voters for each precinct in the county.

2. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 293.5002 and 293.558 , the alphabetical listing required by subsection 1 must include the name, precinct and political affiliation of each voter.

3. If the county clerk: (a) Requires an alphabetical listing to be posted in each polling place pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 1: (1) An election board officer at the polling place shall, not less than four times during the hours in which the polling place is open, identify the name of each voter that voted at the polling place; and (2) Each page of the alphabetical listing that is posted in a polling place must contain a notice which reads substantially as follows: It is unlawful for any person to remove, tear, mark or otherwise deface this alphabetical listing of registered voters except an election board officer acting pursuant to NRS 293.301 . (b) Publishes an alphabetical listing pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 1, the county clerk shall, not less than four times during the hours in which polling places in the county are open, identify on the Internet website of the county clerk the name of every voter who has voted at each polling place.

4. Any person who removes, tears, marks or otherwise defaces an alphabetical listing posted pursuant to this section with the intent to falsify or prevent others from readily ascertaining the name, precinct or political affiliation of any voter, or the fact that a voter has or has not voted, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.407 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.407
Filing of written statement of contest with clerk of district court; verification; notification
Status: in_force

1. A candidate at any election, or any registered voter of the appropriate political subdivision, may contest the election of any candidate, except for the office of United States Senator or Representative in Congress.

2. Except where the contest involves the general election for the office of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Assemblyman, Assemblywoman, State Senator, justice of the Supreme Court or judge of the Court of Appeals, a candidate or voter who wishes to contest an election, including election to the office of presidential elector, must, within the time prescribed in NRS 293.413 or 293.424 , file with the clerk of the district court a written statement of contest, setting forth: (a) The name of the contestant and that the contestant is a registered voter of the political subdivision in which the election to be contested or part of it was held; (b) The name of the defendant; (c) The office to which the defendant was declared elected; (d) The particular grounds of contest and the section of Nevada Revised Statutes pursuant to which the statement is filed; and (e) The date of the declaration of the result of the election and the body or board which canvassed the returns thereof.

3. The contestant shall verify the statement of contest in the manner provided for the verification of pleadings in civil actions.

4. All material regarding a contest filed by a contestant with the clerk of the district court must be filed in triplicate.

5. The contestant must notify the defendant that a statement of contest has been filed pursuant to this section.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.5235 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.5235
Requirements relating to preregistration and registration by mail or computer; exceptions; correction of information in applications; procedure for incomplete applications; required notices; prohibited acts; penalties; regulations
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 293.502 and chapter 293D of NRS , a person may preregister or register to vote by: (a) Mailing an application to preregister or register to vote to the county clerk of the county in which the person resides. (b) A computer using the system established by the Secretary of State pursuant to NRS 293.671 . (c) Any other method authorized by the provisions of this title.

2. The county clerk shall, upon request, mail an application to preregister or register to vote to an applicant. The county clerk shall make the applications available at various public places in the county.

3. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 293.5772 to 293.5887 , inclusive: (a) An application to preregister to vote may be used to correct information in a previous application. (b) An application to register to vote may be used to correct information in the statewide voter registration list.

4. An application to preregister or register to vote which is mailed to an applicant by the county clerk or made available to the public at various locations or voter registration agencies in the county may be returned to the county clerk by mail or in person. For the purposes of this section, an application which is personally delivered to the county clerk shall be deemed to have been returned by mail.

5. The applicant must complete the application, including, without limitation, checking the boxes described in paragraphs (b) and (c) of subsection 12 and signing the application.

6. The county clerk shall, upon receipt of an application, determine whether the application is complete.

7. If the county clerk determines that the application is complete, he or she shall, within 10 days after receiving the application, mail to the applicant: (a) A notice that the applicant is preregistered or registered to vote, as applicable. If the applicant is registered to vote, the county clerk must also mail to the applicant a voter registration card; or (b) A notice that the person's application to preregister to vote or the statewide voter registration list has been corrected to reflect any changes indicated on the application.

8. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 5 and 6 of NRS 293.518 and NRS 293.5768 to 293.57699 , inclusive, if the county clerk determines that the application is not complete, the county clerk shall, as soon as possible, mail a notice to the applicant that additional information is required to complete the application. If the applicant provides the information requested by the county clerk within 15 days after the county clerk mails the notice, the county clerk shall, within 10 days after receiving the information, mail to the applicant: (a) A notice that the applicant is: (1) Preregistered to vote; or (2) Registered to vote and a voter registration card; or (b) A notice that the person's application to preregister to vote or the statewide voter registration list has been corrected to reflect any changes indicated on the application. If the applicant does not provide the additional information within the prescribed period, the application is void.

9. The applicant shall be deemed to be preregistered or registered or to have corrected the information in the application to preregister to vote or the statewide voter registration list on the date the application is postmarked or received by the county clerk, whichever is earlier.

10. If the applicant fails to check the box described in paragraph (b) of subsection 12, the application shall not be considered invalid, and the county clerk shall provide a means for the applicant to correct the omission at the time the applicant appears to vote in person at the assigned polling place.

11. The Secretary of State shall prescribe the form for applications to preregister or register to vote by: (a) Mail, which must be used to preregister or register to vote by mail in this State. (b) Computer, which must be used to preregister or register to vote by computer using the system established by the Secretary of State pursuant to NRS 293.671 .

12. The application to preregister or register to vote by mail must include: (a) A notice in at least 10-point type which states: NOTICE: You are urged to return your application to the County Clerk in person or by mail. If you choose to give your completed application to another person to return to the County Clerk on your behalf, and the person fails to deliver the application to the County Clerk, you will not be preregistered or registered to vote, as applicable. Please retain the duplicate copy or receipt from your application to preregister or register to vote. (b) The question, “Are you a citizen of the United States?” and boxes for the applicant to check to indicate whether or not the applicant is a citizen of the United States. (c) If the application is to: (1) Preregister to vote, the question, “Are you at least 17 years of age and not more than 18 years of age?” and boxes to indicate whether or not the applicant is at least 17 years of age and not more than 18 years of age. (2) Register to vote, the question, “Will you be at least 18 years of age on or before election day?” and boxes for the applicant to check to indicate whether or not the applicant will be at least 18 years of age or older on election day. (d) A statement instructing the applicant not to complete the application if the applicant checked “no” in response to the question set forth in: (1) If the application is to preregister to vote, paragraph (b) or subparagraph (1) of paragraph (c). (2) If the application is to register to vote, paragraph (b) or subparagraph (2) of paragraph (c). (e) A statement informing the applicant that if the application is submitted by mail and the applicant is preregistering or registering to vote for the first time, the applicant must submit the information set forth in paragraph (a) of subsection 2 of NRS 293.2725 to avoid the requirements of subsection 1 of NRS 293.2725 upon voting for the first time.

13. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 5 and 6 of NRS 293.518 , the county clerk shall not preregister or register a person to vote pursuant to this section unless that person has provided all of the information required by the application.

14. The county clerk shall mail, by postcard, the notices required pursuant to subsections 7 and 8. If the postcard is returned to the county clerk by the United States Postal Service because the address is fictitious or the person does not live at that address, the county clerk shall attempt to determine whether the person's current residence is other than that indicated on the application to preregister or register to vote in the manner set forth in NRS 293.530 .

15. A person who, by mail, preregisters or registers to vote pursuant to this section may be assisted in completing the application to preregister or register to vote by any other person. The application must include the mailing address and signature of the person who assisted the applicant. The failure to provide the information required by this subsection will not result in the application being deemed incomplete.

16. An application to preregister or register to vote must be made available to all persons, regardless of political party affiliation.

17. An application must not be altered or otherwise defaced after the applicant has completed and signed it. An application must be mailed or delivered in person to the office of the county clerk within 10 days after it is completed.

18. A person who willfully violates any of the provisions of subsection 15, 16 or 17 is guilty of a category E felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 .

19. The Secretary of State shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293B.150 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293B / Section 293B.150
Tests required before first day of early voting
Status: in_force

Not earlier than 2 weeks before and not later than 5 p.m. on the day before the first day of early voting, the county or city clerk shall test:

1. The mechanical recording device which directly records votes electronically, if any; or

2. The automatic tabulating equipment and programs, if any,

to ascertain that the device or equipment and programs will correctly count the votes cast for all offices and on all measures.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 298.720 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 298 / Section 298.720
Duties of Secretary of State for returns of presidential preference primary election; abstract of returns; certification of votes
Status: in_force

1. Immediately after each county has canvassed the returns of a presidential preference primary election pursuant to NRS 293.387 , the Secretary of State shall compile the returns for each qualified candidate of the major political party whose name appears on the ballot for the major political party.

2. The Secretary of State shall make out and file in his or her office an abstract of the returns and shall certify the number of votes received by each qualified candidate of the major political party to the party's state central committee and the national committee of the major political party.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.4688 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.4688
Access by mobile device to website maintained by Secretary of State; use of mobile device to submit information or forms
Status: in_force

1. The Secretary of State shall ensure that: (a) All public information that is included on the Internet website required pursuant to NRS 293.4687 is accessible on a mobile device; and (b) A person may use a mobile device to submit any information or form related to elections that a person may otherwise submit electronically to the Secretary of State, including, without limitation, an application to preregister or register to vote and a request for a military-overseas ballot.

2. As used in this section: (a) “Military-overseas ballot” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 293D.050 . (b) “ Mobile device ” includes, without limitation, a smartphone or a tablet computer.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293B.225 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293B / Section 293B.225
Employment of competent persons by clerk; oaths
Status: in_force

To prepare the mechanical recording device for an election, the county or city clerk shall employ competent persons who must be sworn to perform their duties honestly and faithfully.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.523 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.523
Preregistration and registration of naturalized citizens
Status: in_force

A naturalized citizen need not produce his or her certificate of naturalization in order to qualify to be preregistered or registered.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.095 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.095
“Roster” defined
Status: in_force

“ Roster ” means the record in printed or electronic form furnished to election board officers which:

1. Contains a list of registered voters and is to be used for obtaining the signature of each registered voter who applies to vote at a polling place; or

2. Is to be used for obtaining the signature of each elector who applies to register to vote or applies to vote at a polling place pursuant to NRS 293.5772 to 293.5887 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.906 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.906
Court order required to request confidentiality of certain personal information; duties of Secretary of State or county or city clerk
Status: in_force

1. Any person listed in NRS 293.908 who wishes to have personal information about himself or herself that is contained in the records of the Secretary of State or a county or city clerk be kept confidential must obtain an order of a court that requires the Secretary of State or the county clerk or city clerk to maintain the personal information of the person in a confidential manner. Such an order must be based on a sworn affidavit by the person, which affidavit: (a) States that the affiant qualifies as a person listed in NRS 293.908 ; and (b) Sets forth sufficient justification for the request for confidentiality.

2. Upon receipt of such an order, the Secretary of State or a county or city clerk shall keep such information confidential and shall not: (a) Disclose the confidential information to anyone, unless disclosure is specifically authorized in writing by that person; or (b) Post the confidential information on the Internet or its successor, if any, or make the information available to others in any other way.

3. Any order of a court obtained pursuant to subsection 1 may authorize the Secretary of State or county or city clerk to keep personal information confidential that is received subsequent to the date of the court order if the person submits a request to the Secretary of State or county or city clerk, as applicable.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.269973 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.269973
Responsibilities of jails
Status: in_force

1. Each county or city jail shall: (a) Provide each person detained in the jail with a reasonable amount of privacy to vote, which may, without limitation, be in a common area, visitation area, room or cell; (b) Provide each person detained in the jail with a pen with black or blue ink to vote his or her mail ballot; (c) Allow the county clerk to establish a process for the collection of the mail ballots voted by persons detained in the jail that includes a method for documenting the chain of custody of mail ballots; and (d) If applicable, allow the person to cure any defect in the signature on a mail ballot pursuant to NRS 293.269927 .

2. A county or city jail shall not open a mail ballot after a prisoner has voted and sealed the mail ballot.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 304.230 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 304 / Section 304.230
Governor to issue election proclamation; when special elections are to be conducted; consolidation with other elections; cost of special elections if not consolidated
Status: in_force

1. In the event of a vacancy in the office of Representative in Congress, the Governor shall, within 7 days after the event giving rise to the vacancy, issue an election proclamation calling for: (a) A special primary election to be held for selecting the nominee of each major political party for the office of Representative in Congress; and (b) A special general election to fill the vacancy in the office of Representative in Congress.

2. The Governor shall specify the dates of the special primary election and the special general election in the proclamation. The special primary election must be held not less than 60 days before the date of the special general election.

3. A special primary election and a special general election must be conducted: (a) As soon as practicable after the issuance of the proclamation but with sufficient time to comply with the provisions of chapter 293D of NRS and the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, 52 U.S.C. §§ 20301 et seq. ; (b) On a Tuesday; and (c) Not more than 180 days after the issuance of the proclamation.

4. A special primary election or special general election required pursuant to subsection 1 may be consolidated with a statewide election or local election scheduled to be conducted within 90 days after the issuance of the proclamation. The special primary election or special general election may be consolidated with a local election occurring wholly or partially within the same territory in which the vacancy exists only if the voters eligible to vote in the local election comprise at least 50 percent of all voters eligible to vote on the vacancy. If a special primary election or a special general election is not consolidated with a statewide election or local election, the cost of the special primary election or special general election is a charge against the State and must be paid from the Reserve for Statutory Contingency Account upon recommendation by the Secretary of State and approval of the State Board of Examiners.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.5882 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.5882
Free access system to provide information to certain voters regarding counting of provisional ballots
Status: in_force

1. The Secretary of State shall establish a free access system, such as a toll-free telephone number or an Internet website, to inform a person who cast a provisional ballot whether the person's ballot was counted and, if the ballot was not counted, the reason why the ballot was not counted.

2. The free access system must ensure secrecy of the ballot while protecting the confidentiality and integrity of personal information contained therein.

3. Access to information concerning a provisional ballot must be restricted to the person who cast the provisional ballot.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293D.100 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293D / Section 293D.100
Applicability to elections
Status: in_force

The voting procedures set forth in this chapter apply to every presidential preference primary election and every primary election, general election or special election in which a candidate for federal office appears on the ballot.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293C.390 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293C / Section 293C.390
Disposition and inspection of ballots, lists, audits, stubs and records of voted ballots after canvass by governing body of city
Status: in_force

1. The voted ballots, rejected ballots, spoiled ballots, challenge lists, records printed on paper of voted ballots collected pursuant to NRS 293B.400 , reports prepared pursuant to NRS 293C.26337 and stubs of the ballots used, enclosed and sealed, must, after canvass of the votes by the governing body of the city, be deposited in the vaults of the city clerk. The records of voted ballots that are maintained in electronic form must, after canvass of the votes by the governing body of the city, be sealed and deposited in the vaults of the city clerk. The tally lists collected pursuant to this title must, after canvass of the votes by the governing body of the city, be deposited in the vaults of the city clerk without being sealed. All materials described by this subsection must be preserved for at least 22 months, and all such sealed materials must be destroyed immediately after that period. A notice of the destruction must be published by the city clerk in at least one newspaper of general circulation in the city or, if no newspaper is of general circulation in that city, in a newspaper of general circulation in the nearest city, not less than 2 weeks before the destruction of the materials.

2. Unused ballots, enclosed and sealed, must, after canvass of the votes by the governing body of the city, be deposited in the vaults of the city clerk and preserved for at least the period during which the election may be contested and adjudicated, after which the unused ballots may be destroyed.

3. The rosters containing the signatures of those persons who voted in the election and the tally lists deposited with the governing body of the city are subject to the inspection of any elector who may wish to examine them at any time after their deposit with the city clerk.

4. A contestant of an election may inspect all of the material relating to that election which is preserved pursuant to subsection 1 or 2, except the voted ballots and records printed on paper of voted ballots collected pursuant to NRS 293B.400 which are deposited with the city clerk.

5. The voted ballots and records printed on paper of voted ballots collected pursuant to NRS 293B.400 which are deposited with the city clerk are not subject to the inspection of any person, except in cases of a contested election, and only by the judge, body or board before whom the election is being contested, or by the parties to the contest, jointly, pursuant to an order of the judge, body or board.

6. As used in this section, “ vaults of the city clerk ” means any place of secure storage designated by the city clerk.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293B.130 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293B / Section 293B.130
Requirements
Status: in_force

1. Before any election where a mechanical voting system is to be used, the county clerk shall prepare or cause to be prepared a computer program on cards, tape or other material suitable for use with the computer or counting device to be employed for counting the votes cast. The program must cause the computer or counting device to operate in the following manner: (a) All lawful votes cast by each voter must be counted. (b) All unlawful votes, including, without limitation, overvotes or, in a primary election or presidential preference primary election, votes cast for a candidate of a major political party other than the party, if any, of the registration of the voter must not be counted. (c) If the election is: (1) A primary election held in an even-numbered year; (2) A presidential preference primary election; or (3) A general election, the total votes, other than mail ballots, must be accumulated by precinct. (d) The computer or counting device must halt or indicate by appropriate signal if a ballot is encountered which lacks a code identifying the precinct in which it was voted and, in a primary election or presidential preference primary election, identifying the major political party of the voter.

2. The program must be prepared under the supervision of the accuracy certification board appointed pursuant to the provisions of NRS 293B.140 .

3. The county clerk shall take such measures as he or she deems necessary to protect the program from being altered or damaged.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.870 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.870
Confidentiality of records relating to security of information systems used for elections; limitations on disclosure
Status: in_force

1. Any records of the Secretary of State or a county or city clerk that relate to the security of an information system used for elections are confidential and are not public records pursuant to chapter 239 of NRS . Such records include, without limitation:

(a) Risk assessments;

(b) Vulnerability assessments; and

(c) Any other information that identifies the preparation for or prevention of a threat or attack on an information system used for elections.

2. The Secretary of State or a county or city clerk shall not disclose any records that are confidential pursuant to this section, except that such records may be provided confidentially to:

(a) Any state agency or local government;

(b) A cybersecurity incident response team appointed pursuant to NRS 480.928 ; or

(c) Appropriate law enforcement officers or prosecuting attorneys,

but only for the purpose of preparing for and mitigating risks to or otherwise protecting the security of elections or as part of a criminal investigation.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293B.140 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293B / Section 293B.140
Appointment of accuracy certification board
Status: in_force

Before conducting the test required pursuant to the provisions of NRS 293B.150 , the county or city clerk shall appoint three persons, not more than two of whom are of the same political party, to serve as an accuracy certification board. Not more than two of the persons appointed to the board may be employees of the county or city.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.527 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.527
County clerk required to update preregistration or registration when person moves to another county
Status: in_force

When a person moves to another county and preregisters to vote therein, or an elector moves to another county and registers to vote therein, the county clerk of the county where the person or elector has moved shall update the person's preregistration or elector's registration, as applicable, in the database created by the Secretary of State pursuant to NRS 293.675 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.486 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.486
Determination of actual residence
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, for the purposes of preregistering or registering to vote, the address at which the person actually resides is the street address assigned to the location at which the person actually resides.

2. For the purposes of preregistering or registering to vote, if the person does not reside at a location that has been assigned a street address, the address at which the person actually resides is a description of the location at which the person actually resides. The description must identify the location with sufficient specificity to allow the county clerk to assign the location to a precinct.

3. The provisions of this section do not authorize a person to preregister or register to vote if the person is not otherwise eligible to preregister or register to vote, as applicable.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.57699 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.57699
Regulations
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State shall adopt any regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of NRS 293.5768 to 293.57699 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 298.650 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 298 / Section 298.650
Requirements for holding presidential preference primary election; date; exception
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a presidential preference primary election must be held for all major political parties on the first Tuesday in February of each presidential election year.

2. A presidential preference primary election must not be held for a major political party if only one qualified candidate or no qualified candidate of the major political party files a declaration of candidacy pursuant to NRS 298.660 . If only one qualified candidate of the major political party files a declaration of candidacy, the Secretary of State must certify the name of the qualified candidate to the state central committee and the national committee of the major political party.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 306.015 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 306 / Section 306.015
Contents and filing of notice of intent to circulate petition; circulation of petition for signatures; submission of petition to filing officer within prescribed periods; penalty for failure to submit petition as required; submission of petition to county clerk for signature verification; procedure for removing name from petition before completion of signature verification
Status: in_force

1. Before a petition to recall a public officer is circulated, the persons proposing to circulate the petition must file a notice of intent with the filing officer with whom the public officer filed his or her declaration of candidacy.

2. The notice of intent: (a) Must be signed by: (1) If the public officer holds a statewide office, three registered voters who actually: (I) Voted in this State at the election at which the public officer was elected; and (II) Reside in this State on the date that the notice of intent is filed with the filing officer. (2) If the public officer does not hold a statewide office, three registered voters who actually: (I) Voted in the county, district or municipality that the public officer represents at the election at which the public officer was elected; and (II) Reside in the county, district or municipality that the public officer represents on the date that the notice of intent is filed with the filing officer. (b) Must be signed before a person authorized by law to administer oaths that the statements and signatures contained in the notice are true. (c) Is valid until the date on which the call for a special election is issued, as set forth in NRS 306.040 .

3. The petition may consist of more than one document and must be circulated for signatures and submitted to the filing officer in accordance with this subsection. The persons filing the notice of intent shall submit to the filing officer: (a) On or before the 48th day after the date on which the notice of intent was filed, all signatures that were collected on the petition during the period beginning on the date on which the notice of intent was filed and ending on the 45th day after the date on which the notice of intent was filed. If any such signature is not timely submitted to the filing officer pursuant to this paragraph, it shall be deemed that the signature is not a valid signature. (b) On or before the 90th day after the date on which the notice of intent was filed, all signatures that were collected on the petition during the period beginning on the 46th day after the date on which the notice of intent was filed and ending on the date of submission of the petition to the filing officer for signature verification pursuant to this paragraph. The circulation of the petition must cease on the date of submission of the petition to the filing officer for signature verification pursuant to this paragraph or on the 90th day after the date on which the notice of intent was filed, whichever occurs first. If the persons filing the notice of intent timely submit the petition to the filing officer for signature verification pursuant to this paragraph and comply with the provisions of NRS 306.016 , the filing officer shall immediately submit the petition to the county clerk for the verification pursuant to NRS 306.035 of the signatures that were collected on the petition and timely submitted to the filing officer pursuant to this subsection.

4. Any person who fails to submit the petition to the filing officer as required by subsection 3 is guilty of a misdemeanor. Copies of the petition are not valid for any subsequent petition.

5. The county clerk shall, upon completing the verification of the signatures on the petition pursuant to NRS 306.035 , file the petition with the filing officer.

6. Any person who signs a petition to recall any public officer may request that the county clerk remove the person's name from the petition by submitting a request in writing to the county clerk at any time before the verification of the signatures thereon is completed.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.268 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.268
Order of listing offices, candidates and questions on ballots
Status: in_force

The offices for which there are candidates, the names of the candidates therefor, and the questions to be voted upon must be printed on ballots in the following order:

1. President and Vice President of the United States.

2. United States Senator and Representative in Congress, in that sequence.

3. Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Controller and Attorney General, in that sequence.

4. State Senators and members of the Assembly.

5. County and township partisan offices.

6. Statewide nonpartisan offices.

7. District nonpartisan offices.

8. County nonpartisan offices.

9. City offices: (a) Mayor; (b) Council members according to ward in numerical order, if no wards, in alphabetical order; and (c) Municipal judges.

10. Township nonpartisan offices.

11. Questions presented to the voters of the State with advisory questions listed in consecutive order after any other questions presented to the voters of the State.

12. Questions presented only to the voters of a special district or political subdivision of the State with advisory questions listed in consecutive order after any other questions presented only to the voters of a special district or political subdivision of the State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 294A.002 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 294A / Section 294A.002
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 294A.0025 to 294A.014 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.059 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.059
“General city election” defined
Status: in_force

“ General city election ” means an election held pursuant to NRS 293C.140 or 293C.145 . The term includes a general municipal election held pursuant to the provisions of a special charter of an incorporated city.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.500 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.500
Loss of residence upon removal from State with intention to remain elsewhere for indefinite time
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in NRS 293.487 , if a person removes to another state, territory or foreign country, with the intention of residing there for an indefinite time, the person thereby loses his or her residence in this State for election purposes, notwithstanding that the person may intend to return at some uncertain future date. A person’s occasional return to the place of his or her former residence in this State, regardless of the reason, is not sufficient to preserve his or her residence.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.2549 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.2549
Duties of Secretary of State and of county and city clerks
Status: in_force

1. The Secretary of State, each county clerk and each city clerk shall: (a) Make the Voters' Bill of Rights readily available to the public; (b) Maintain a copy of the Voters' Bill of Rights in his or her office for reproduction and distribution to the public; and (c) Ensure that the Voters' Bill of Rights is posted in a conspicuous place, in at least 12-point type, at each polling place.

2. The Secretary of State shall ensure that the Voters' Bill of Rights is posted on the Secretary of State’s Internet website.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293C.260 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293C / Section 293C.260
Form of ballot for general city election; names of candidates to be grouped alphabetically; exception
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 293C.140 , ballots for a general city election must contain the names of candidates who were nominated at the primary city election.

2. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 293.2565 , the names of candidates must be grouped alphabetically under the title and length of term of the office for which those candidates filed.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 298.028 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 298 / Section 298.028
“Nominee for presidential elector” defined
Status: in_force

“ Nominee for presidential elector ” means a person selected pursuant to NRS 298.035 to be a nominee to the position of presidential elector by a major political party, a minor political party or an independent candidate nominated for the office of President pursuant to NRS 298.109 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.410 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.410
Statement of contest must not be dismissed for deficiencies of form; grounds for contest
Status: in_force

1. A statement of contest shall not be dismissed by any court for want of form if the grounds of contest are alleged with sufficient certainty to inform the defendant of the charges the defendant is required to meet.

2. An election may be contested upon any of the following grounds: (a) That the election board or any member thereof was guilty of malfeasance. (b) That a person who has been declared elected to an office was not at the time of election eligible to that office. (c) That: (1) Illegal or improper votes were cast and counted; (2) Legal and proper votes were not counted; or (3) A combination of the circumstances described in subparagraphs (1) and (2) occurred, in an amount that is equal to or greater than the margin between the contestant and the defendant, or otherwise in an amount sufficient to raise reasonable doubt as to the outcome of the election. (d) That the election board, in conducting the election or in canvassing the returns, made errors sufficient to change the result of the election as to any person who has been declared elected. (e) That the defendant or any person acting, either directly or indirectly, on behalf of the defendant has given, or offered to give, to any person anything of value for the purpose of manipulating or altering the outcome of the election. (f) That there was a malfunction of any voting device or electronic tabulator, counting device or computer in a manner sufficient to raise reasonable doubt as to the outcome of the election.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293D.040 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293D / Section 293D.040
“Local elections official” defined
Status: in_force

“ Local elections official ” means a city clerk, county clerk or registrar of voters, as applicable.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.3086 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.3086
Free access system to provide information to voter casting provisional ballot
Status: in_force

1. The Secretary of State shall establish a free access system such as a toll-free telephone number or an Internet website to inform a person who cast a provisional ballot whether the person’s vote was counted and, if the vote was not counted, the reason why the vote was not counted.

2. The free access system must ensure secrecy of the ballot while protecting the confidentiality and integrity of personal information contained therein.

3. Access to information concerning a provisional ballot must be restricted to the person who cast the provisional ballot.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293C.361 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293C / Section 293C.361
Electioneering prohibited near polling place; penalty
Status: in_force

1. During the time a polling place for early voting is open for voting, a person may not electioneer for or against any candidate, measure or political party in or within 100 feet from the entrance to the voting area.

2. During the period of early voting, the city clerk shall keep continuously posted: (a) At the entrance to the room or area, as applicable, in which the polling place for early voting is located, a sign on which is printed in large letters “Polling Place for Early Voting.” (b) At the outer limits of the area within which electioneering is prohibited, at least one sign on which is printed in large letters “Distance Marker: No electioneering between this point and the entrance to the polling place.” The city clerk shall ensure that any sign posted pursuant to this paragraph is: (1) At least 17 inches by 11 inches in size; (2) Placed on a window or door of the polling place or a freestanding sign; and (3) Visible to a person approaching the outer limits of the area within which electioneering is prohibited.

3. Ropes or other suitable objects may be used at the polling place to ensure compliance with this section. Persons who are not expressly permitted by law to be in a polling place must be excluded from the polling place to the extent practicable.

4. Any person who willfully violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.269911 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.269911
Preparation and distribution of mail ballots; exceptions; mail ballot contents; time for distribution; mootness of untimely legal action which would prevent distribution
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the county clerk shall prepare and distribute to each active registered voter in the county and each person who registers to vote or updates his or her voter registration information not later than the 14 days before the election a mail ballot for every election. The county clerk shall make reasonable accommodations for the use of the mail ballot by a person who is elderly or disabled, including, without limitation, by providing, upon request, the mail ballot in 12-point type to a person who is elderly or disabled.

2. The county clerk shall allow a voter to elect not to receive a mail ballot pursuant to this section by submitting to the county clerk a written notice in the form prescribed by the county clerk which must be received by the county clerk not later than 60 days before the day of the election.

3. The county clerk shall not distribute a mail ballot to any person who: (a) Registers to vote for the election pursuant to the provisions of NRS 293.5772 to 293.5887 , inclusive; or (b) Elects not to receive a mail ballot pursuant to subsection 2.

4. The mail ballot must include all offices, candidates and measures upon which the voter is entitled to vote at the election.

5. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 2 and 3, the mail ballot must be distributed to: (a) Each active registered voter who: (1) Resides within the State, not later than 20 days before the election; and (2) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (c), resides outside the State, not later than 40 days before the election. (b) Each active registered voter who registers to vote after the dates set for distributing mail ballots pursuant to paragraph (a) but who is eligible to receive a mail ballot pursuant to subsection 1, not later than 13 days before the election. (c) Each covered voter who is entitled to have a military-overseas ballot transmitted pursuant to the provisions of chapter 293D of NRS or the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, 52 U.S.C. §§ 20301 et seq., not later than the time required by those provisions.

6. In the case of a special election where no candidate for federal office will appear on the ballot, the mail ballot must be distributed to each active registered voter not later than 15 days before the special election.

7. Any untimely legal action which would prevent the mail ballot from being distributed to any voter pursuant to this section is moot and of no effect.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293B.200 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293B / Section 293B.200
Sample ballots: Size; instructions for voting
Status: in_force

The sample ballots must be in full or reduced size and contain suitable illustrated directions for voting on the mechanical recording device.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293C.270 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293C / Section 293C.270
Conditions for entitlement of person to vote; forms of identification to identify registered voter; city clerk to prescribe verification procedure
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 293.5772 to 293.5887 , inclusive, and 293C.272 , if a person's name appears in the roster or if the person provides an affirmation pursuant to NRS 293C.525 , the person is entitled to vote and must sign his or her name in the roster or on a signature card when he or she applies to vote. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 293.57691 , the signature must be compared by an election board officer with the signature or a facsimile thereof on the person's application to register to vote or one of the forms of identification listed in subsection 2.

2. The forms of identification that may be used to identify a voter at the polling place are: (a) The voter registration card issued to the voter; (b) A driver's license; (c) An identification card issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles; (d) A military identification card; or (e) Any other form of identification issued by a governmental agency that contains the voter's signature and physical description or picture.

3. The city clerk shall prescribe a procedure, approved by the Secretary of State, to verify that the voter has not already voted in that city in the current election.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 295.009 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 295 / Section 295.009
General requirements for state or local petition for initiative or referendum: Must embrace one subject; must include description of effect
Status: in_force

1. Each petition for initiative or referendum must: (a) Embrace but one subject and matters necessarily connected therewith and pertaining thereto; and (b) Set forth, in not more than 200 words, a description of the effect of the initiative or referendum if the initiative or referendum is approved by the voters. The description must appear on each signature page of the petition.

2. For the purposes of paragraph (a) of subsection 1, a petition for initiative or referendum embraces but one subject and matters necessarily connected therewith and pertaining thereto, if the parts of the proposed initiative or referendum are functionally related and germane to each other in a way that provides sufficient notice of the general subject of, and of the interests likely to be affected by, the proposed initiative or referendum.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293C.115 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293C / Section 293C.115
Governing body of general law city required to set dates for primary and general city elections in accordance with this chapter
Status: in_force

The governing body of a city incorporated pursuant to general law shall by ordinance provide for a primary city election and a general city election on the dates set forth for primary city elections and general city elections pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 295.140 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 295 / Section 295.140
Petition for referendum: Form and requirements; circulator's affidavit; receipt issued by clerk; certification of sufficiency; review of certification
Status: in_force

1. Whenever 10 percent or more of the registered voters of any county of this State, as shown by the number of registered voters who voted at the last preceding general election, express their wish that any act or resolution enacted by the Legislature, and pertaining to that county only, be submitted to the vote of the people, they shall submit to the county clerk a petition, which must contain the names and residence addresses of at least 10 percent of the registered voters of that county, demanding that a referendum vote be had by the people of the county at the next general election upon the act or resolution on which the referendum is demanded.

2. A petition must be submitted to the county clerk for verification, pursuant to NRS 295.250 to 295.290 , inclusive, not later than 130 days before the time set for the next succeeding general election.

3. A petition may consist of more than one document, but all documents of a petition must be uniform in size and style, numbered and assembled as one instrument for submission. Each signature must be executed in ink or indelible pencil, be preceded by the printed given name followed by the surname of the person signing and be followed by the address of the person signing and the date on which the person signed the petition. Each document must contain, or have attached thereto throughout its circulation, the full text of the act or resolution on which the referendum is demanded.

4. Each document of a petition must have attached to it when submitted an affidavit executed by the circulator thereof stating: (a) That the circulator personally circulated the document; (b) The number of signatures thereon; (c) That all the signatures were affixed in the circulator’s presence; (d) That the circulator believes them to be genuine signatures of the persons whose names they purport to be; and (e) That each signer had an opportunity before signing to read the full text of the act or resolution on which the referendum is demanded.

5. The county clerk shall issue a receipt to any person who submits a petition pursuant to this section. The receipt must set forth the number of: (a) Documents included in the petition; (b) Pages in each document; and (c) Signatures that the person declares are included in the petition.

6. Within 20 days after a petition is submitted, the county clerk shall complete a certificate as to its sufficiency. Unless a request for review is filed pursuant to subsection 7, the certificate is a final determination as to the sufficiency of the petition.

7. If a petition is certified insufficient, the person who submitted the petition may, within 2 days after receiving a copy of the certificate, file a request that it be reviewed by the board of county commissioners. The board shall review the certificate at its next meeting following the filing of the request and approve or disapprove it, and the determination of the board is a final determination as to the sufficiency of the petition.

8. A final determination as to the sufficiency of a petition is subject to judicial review. If the final determination is challenged by filing a complaint in district court, the court shall set the matter for hearing not later than 3 days after the complaint is filed and shall give priority to such a complaint over all other matters pending with the court, except for criminal proceedings. A final determination of insufficiency, even if sustained upon judicial review, does not prejudice the filing of a new petition for the same purpose.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.206 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.206
Submission of maps to Secretary of State and Legislative Counsel Bureau; determination of statutory compliance; revisions
Status: in_force

1. On or before the last day in March of every even-numbered year, the county clerk shall provide the Secretary of State and the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau with a copy or electronic file of a map showing the boundaries of all election precincts in the county.

2. If the Secretary of State determines that the boundaries of an election precinct do not comply with the provisions of NRS 293.205 , the Secretary of State must provide the county clerk with a written statement of noncompliance setting forth the reasons the precinct is not in compliance. Within 15 days after receiving the notice of noncompliance, the county clerk shall make any adjustments to the boundaries of the precinct which are required to bring the precinct into compliance with the provisions of NRS 293.205 and shall submit a corrected copy or electronic file of the precinct map to the Secretary of State and the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau.

3. If the initial or corrected election precinct map is not filed as required pursuant to this section or the county clerk fails to make the necessary changes to the boundaries of an election precinct pursuant to subsection 2, the Secretary of State may establish appropriate precinct boundaries in compliance with the provisions of NRS 293.205 to 293.210 , inclusive. If the Secretary of State revises the map pursuant to this subsection, the Secretary of State shall submit a copy or electronic file of the revised map to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau and the appropriate county clerk.

4. As used in this section, “ electronic file ” includes, without limitation, an electronic data file of a geographic information system.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 298.660 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 298 / Section 298.660
Declaration of candidacy: Filing required; filing period
Status: in_force

If a person who is a qualified candidate to be a major political party's nominee for President of the United States wants to appear on the ballot for a presidential preference primary election that is held for the party, the person must, not earlier than October 1 and not later than 5 p.m. on October 15 of the year immediately preceding the presidential preference primary election, file with the Secretary of State a declaration of candidacy in the form prescribed by the Secretary of State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.277 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.277
Conditions for entitlement of person to vote; forms of identification to identify registered voter; county clerk to prescribe verification procedure
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 293.283 , 293.541 , 293.57691 and 293.5772 to 293.5887 , inclusive, if a person's name appears in the roster or if the person provides an affirmation pursuant to NRS 293.525 , the person is entitled to vote and must sign his or her name in the roster or on a signature card when he or she applies to vote. The signature must be compared by an election board officer with the signature or a facsimile thereof on the person's application to register to vote or one of the forms of identification listed in subsection 2.

2. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 293.2725 , the forms of identification which may be used individually to identify a voter at the polling place are: (a) The voter registration card issued to the voter; (b) A driver's license; (c) An identification card issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles; (d) A military identification card; or (e) Any other form of identification issued by a governmental agency which contains the voter's signature and physical description or picture.

3. The county clerk shall prescribe a procedure, approved by the Secretary of State, to verify that the voter has not already voted in that county in the current election.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293C.665 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293C / Section 293C.665
Computer program and processing accuracy board: Appointment; duties
Status: in_force

1. The city clerk shall appoint the members of the computer program and processing accuracy board not later than 7 days before the election in which they will serve.

2. The board shall verify that: (a) Any invalid voting of a ballot will cause it to be rejected. (b) Votes can be counted for each candidate and proposition. (c) Any overvote for an office or proposition will cause a rejection of the vote for that office or proposition. (d) Where multiple votes may be cast, the maximum number of votes permitted a voter cannot be exceeded without rejecting the vote for that selection, but any undervote will be counted. (e) A voter's omission to vote or the voter’s irregular vote on any particular office or proposition will not prevent the counting of his or her vote as to any other office or proposition on the ballot.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293C.145 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293C / Section 293C.145
Date of general city election in cities of population category three; number of council members; terms of mayor and council members; procedure for filing declaration of candidacy; candidates for mayor to be voted upon by electors at large; candidates for city council to be voted upon by electors of ward or electors at large
Status: in_force

1. A general city election must be held in each city of population category three on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of the first even-numbered year after incorporation, and at each successive interval of 2 years.

2. There must be one mayor and three or five council members, as the city council shall provide by ordinance, for each city of population category three. The terms of office of the mayor and the council members are 4 years, which terms must be staggered. The mayor and council members elected to office immediately after incorporation shall decide, by lot, among themselves which two of their offices expire at the next general city election, and thereafter the terms of office must be 4 years. If a city council thereafter increases the number of council members, it shall, by lot, stagger the initial terms of the additional members.

3. A candidate for an office to be voted for at the general city election must file a declaration of candidacy with the city clerk not earlier than: (a) For the office of judge of a municipal court, the first Monday in January of the year in which the applicable election is to be held and not later than 5 p.m. on the second Friday after the first Monday in January. (b) For any other office, the first Monday in March of the year in which the applicable election is to be held and not later than 5 p.m. on the second Friday after the first Monday in March.

4. At the time that a candidate files a declaration of candidacy, the city clerk shall charge and collect from the candidate, and the candidate must pay to the city clerk, a filing fee in an amount fixed by the city council by ordinance or resolution.

5. Candidates for mayor must be voted upon by the electors of the city at large. Candidates for the city council must be voted upon by the electors of their respective wards to represent the wards in which they reside or by the electors of the city at large in accordance with the provisions of chapter 266 of NRS .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.302 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.302
Posting of notice of death of candidate at polling place
Status: in_force

1. If a candidate whose name appears on the ballot at a primary election or general election dies after the applicable dates set forth in NRS 293.368 but before the time of the closing of the polls on the day of the election, the county clerk shall post a notice of the candidate's death at each polling place where the candidate's name will appear on the ballot for the primary election or general election.

2. If a candidate whose name appears on the ballot at a presidential preference primary election dies before the time of the closing of the polls on the day of the presidential preference primary election, the county clerk shall post a notice of the candidate's death at each polling place.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293D.030 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293D / Section 293D.030
“Covered voter” defined
Status: in_force

“Covered voter” means:

1. A uniformed-service voter;

2. An overseas voter; or

3. A spouse or dependent of a uniformed-service voter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.5782 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.5782
“Final verification” defined
Status: in_force

“ Final verification ” means the procedures established pursuant to NRS 293.5872 to verify and determine whether a person who cast a provisional ballot was qualified to register to vote and to cast the ballot in the election.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 298.610 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 298 / Section 298.610
“Mail ballot” defined
Status: in_force

“Mail ballot” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 293.0653 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 306.120 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 306 / Section 306.120
Conduct of special election
Status: in_force

Any special election must be conducted pursuant to the provisions of:

1. Chapter 293 of NRS for primary and general elections.

2. Chapter 293C of NRS for primary city elections and general city elections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.269905 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.269905
Deadlines; requirements; facilitation of meetings
Status: in_force

1. Each county clerk shall schedule a meeting with each Indian tribe located in whole or in part within the county for, to the extent practicable: (a) Not later than August 1 of each odd-numbered year to discuss the details for the next regularly scheduled election cycle. Such a meeting may address, without limitation: (1) The establishment and operation of polling places, temporary branch polling places or ballot drop boxes within an Indian reservation or Indian colony and the size requirements for any such polling places and temporary branch polling places; (2) The dates and times of the upcoming elections for which polling places, temporary branch polling places or ballot drop boxes may be established; (3) The deadlines relating to the next regularly scheduled election cycle for the Indian tribe to submit a request pursuant to NRS 293.2733 and 293.3572 for the establishment of polling places, temporary branch polling places or ballot drop boxes; (4) Responsibilities for the recruitment of election board officers; and (5) Any other information relating to the establishment and operation of polling places, temporary branch polling places and ballot drop boxes; (b) Not later than September 1 of each odd-numbered year to confirm any details relating to the establishment and operation of a polling place, temporary branch polling places or ballot drop boxes. Such a meeting may address, without limitation: (1) Whether the Indian tribe will request or has requested to establish any polling places, temporary branch polling places or ballot drop boxes within an Indian reservation or Indian colony and the size requirements for any such polling places and temporary branch polling places; (2) The days and hours of any polling place or temporary branch polling place established within an Indian reservation or Indian colony; (3) Election board officers for any polling place or temporary branch polling place established within an Indian reservation or Indian colony; and (4) The deadlines relating to the next regularly scheduled election cycle for the Indian tribe to submit a request pursuant to NRS 293.2733 and 293.3572 ; and (c) On an ongoing basis during the year of an election if an Indian tribe elects to establish any polling places or temporary branch polling places within an Indian reservation or Indian colony.

2. If a county clerk: (a) Is unable to make contact with an Indian tribe to carry out the requirements of subsection 1, the county clerk shall contact the Secretary of State to facilitate contact; or (b) Has not contacted an Indian tribe, a representative of the Indian tribe may contact the Secretary of State to facilitate contact.

3. The tribal liaison designated by the Office of the Secretary of State pursuant to NRS 233A.260 may assist the county clerk or an Indian tribe to facilitate any contact required pursuant to this section.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.5872 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.5872
Procedures for final verification of qualifications to register and vote in election; procedures for handling provisional ballots until final verification
Status: in_force

1. Each county and city clerk shall establish procedures, approved by the Secretary of State, for: (a) Carrying out final verification to verify and determine whether a person who cast a provisional ballot was qualified to register to vote and to cast the ballot in the election; and (b) Keeping each provisional ballot separate from other ballots until such final verification.

2. For the purposes of final verification: (a) The Secretary of State shall verify that an elector has voted in the election in only one county or city, as applicable, and provide each county and city clerk with a copy of the verification report; and (b) Each county and city clerk shall verify that an elector has voted in the election at only one polling place in the county or city, as applicable.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293B.104 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293B / Section 293B.104
Secretary of State not to approve system that does not meet or exceed federal standards
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State shall not approve any mechanical voting system which does not meet or exceed the standards for voting systems established by the United States Election Assistance Commission.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 294A.120 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 294A / Section 294A.120
Candidate required to report contributions received and account balances in reporting periods; requirements following election to office; procedure for reporting; contents of reports
Status: in_force

1. Every candidate for office at a primary election or general election shall, not later than January 15 of the election year, for the period beginning January 1 of the previous year and ending on December 31 of the previous year, report: (a) Each contribution in excess of $100 received during the period; (b) Contributions received during the period from a contributor which cumulatively exceed $100; (c) The total of all contributions received during the period which are $100 or less and which are not otherwise required to be reported pursuant to paragraph (b); and (d) The balance in the account maintained by the candidate pursuant to NRS 294A.130 on the ending date of the period.

2. In addition to the requirements set forth in subsection 1, every candidate for office at a primary election or general election shall, not later than: (a) April 15 of the election year, for the period beginning January 1 and ending on March 31 of the election year; (b) July 15 of the election year, for the period beginning April 1 and ending on June 30 of the election year; (c) October 15 of the election year, for the period beginning July 1 and ending on September 30 of the election year; and (d) January 15 of the year immediately following the election year, for the period beginning October 1 and ending on December 31 of the election year, report each contribution described in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of subsection 1 received during the period and the balance in the account maintained by the candidate pursuant to NRS 294A.130 on the ending date of the period.

3. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 4, 5 and 6 and NRS 294A.223 , every candidate for office at a special election shall, not later than: (a) Four days before the beginning of early voting by personal appearance for the special election, for the period from the candidate's nomination through 5 days before the beginning of early voting by personal appearance for the special election; (b) Four days before the special election, for the period from 4 days before the beginning of early voting by personal appearance for the special election through 5 days before the special election; and (c) Thirty days after the special election, for the remaining period through the date of the special election, report each contribution described in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of subsection 1 received during the period and the balance in the account maintained by the candidate pursuant to NRS 294A.130 on the ending date of the period.

4. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 5 and 6 and NRS 294A.223 , every candidate for office at a special election to determine whether a public officer will be recalled shall, not later than: (a) Four days before the beginning of early voting by personal appearance for the special election, for the period from the date the notice of intent to circulate the petition for recall is filed pursuant to NRS 306.015 through the 5 days before the beginning of early voting by personal appearance for the special election; (b) Four days before the special election, for the period from 4 days before the beginning of early voting by personal appearance for the special election through 5 days before the special election; and (c) Thirty days after the special election, for the remaining period through the date of the special election, report each contribution described in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of subsection 1 received during the period and the balance in the account maintained by the candidate pursuant to NRS 294A.130 on the ending date of the period.

5. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 6, if a petition for recall is not submitted to the filing officer before the expiration of the notice of intent pursuant to the provisions of chapter 306 of NRS or is otherwise legally insufficient when submitted to the filing officer pursuant to the provisions of that chapter, every candidate for office at a special election to determine whether a public officer will be recalled shall, not later than 30 days after the expiration of the notice of intent, for the period from the filing of the notice of intent through the date that the notice of intent expires or the petition is determined to be legally insufficient, report each contribution described in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of subsection 1 received during the period and the balance in the account maintained by the candidate pursuant to NRS 294A.130 on the ending date of the period. The provisions of this subsection apply to the candidate for office at a special election if the petition for recall: (a) Is not submitted to the filing officer as required by chapter 306 of NRS ; (b) Is submitted to the filing officer without any valid signatures or with fewer than the necessary number of valid signatures required by chapter 306 of NRS ; or (c) Is otherwise legally insufficient or efforts to obtain the necessary number of valid signatures required by chapter 306 of NRS are suspended or discontinued.

6. If the legal sufficiency of a petition for recall is challenged and a district court determines that the petition is legally: (a) Sufficient pursuant to chapter 306 of NRS and the order of the district court is appealed, every candidate for office at a special election to determine whether a public officer will be recalled shall: (1) Not later than 30 days after the date on which the notice of appeal is filed, for the period from the filing of the notice of intent to circulate the petition for recall through the date on which the notice of appeal is filed, report each contribution described in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of subsection 1 received during the period and the balance in the account maintained by the candidate pursuant to NRS 294A.130 on the ending date of the period. (2) Not later than 30 days after the date on which all appeals regarding the petition are exhausted, for the period from the day after the date on which the notice of appeal is filed through the date on which all appeals regarding the petition are exhausted, report each contribution described in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of subsection 1 received during the period and the balance in the account maintained by the candidate pursuant to NRS 294A.130 on the ending date of the period. (b) Insufficient pursuant to chapter 306 of NRS , every candidate for office at a special election to determine whether a public officer will be recalled shall: (1) Not later than 30 days after the date on which the district court orders the filing officer to cease any further proceedings regarding the petition, for the period from the filing of the notice of intent to circulate the petition for recall through the date of the district court's order, report each contribution described in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of subsection 1 received during the period and the balance in the account maintained by the candidate pursuant to NRS 294A.130 on the ending date of the period. (2) Not later than 30 days after the date on which all appeals regarding the petition are exhausted, for the period from the day after the date of the district court's order through the date on which all appeals regarding the petition are exhausted, report each contribution described in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of subsection 1 received during the period and the balance in the account maintained by the candidate pursuant to NRS 294A.130 on the ending date of the period.

7. In addition to complying with the applicable requirements of subsections 1 to 6, inclusive, if a candidate is elected to office at a primary election, general election or special election, he or she must, not later than January 15 of each year, report the information described in paragraphs (a) to (d), inclusive, of subsection 1 for the period beginning January 1 of the previous year and ending on December 31 of the previous year. The provisions of this subsection apply to the candidate until the year immediately preceding the next election year for that office. Nothing in this subsection: (a) Requires the candidate to report information described in paragraphs (a) to (d), inclusive, of subsection 1 that has previously been reported in a timely manner pursuant to subsections 1 to 6, inclusive; or (b) Authorizes the candidate to not comply with the applicable requirements of subsections 1 to 6, inclusive, if he or she becomes a candidate for another office at a primary election, general election or special election during his or her term of office.

8. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 294A.3733 , reports of contributions must be filed electronically with the Secretary of State.

9. A report shall be deemed to be filed on the date that it was received by the Secretary of State.

10. The name and address of the contributor and the date on which the contribution was received must be included on the report for each contribution in excess of $100 and contributions which a contributor has made cumulatively in excess of that amount since the beginning of the current reporting period.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 304.240 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 304 / Section 304.240
Requirements for filing declaration of candidacy; nomination of major political party candidates; placement of names of minor political party and independent candidates on ballot; conduct of elections; application of general election laws; exception
Status: in_force

1. A person who wants to be a candidate at a special primary election called pursuant to NRS 304.230 must file a declaration of candidacy with the appropriate filing officer and pay the filing fee required by NRS 293.193 within the time prescribed by the Secretary of State pursuant to NRS 293.204 , which must be established to allow a sufficient amount of time to comply with the provisions of chapter 293D of NRS and the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, 52 U.S.C. §§ 20301 et seq.

2. A candidate of a major political party is nominated at the special primary election.

3. A minor political party that wishes to place its candidates on the ballot at the special general election must file a list of its candidates with the Secretary of State not later than the day following the special primary election.

4. To have his or her name appear on the ballot at the special general election, an independent candidate must file a petition of candidacy with the appropriate filing officer not later than the day following the special primary election.

5. Except as otherwise provided in this section and NRS 304.230 : (a) The special primary election and special general election must be conducted pursuant to the provisions of chapter 293 of NRS . (b) The general election laws of this State apply to the special primary election and the special general election.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293C.527 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293C / Section 293C.527
Close of registration; publication of day and time that each method of registration closes; hours of operation for municipal facility for voter registration
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 293.502 , 293.5772 to 293.5887 , inclusive, 293D.230 and 293D.300 : (a) For a primary city election or general city election, or a recall or special city election that is held on the same day as a primary city election or general city election, the last day to register to vote: (1) By mail is the fourth Tuesday preceding the primary city election or general city election. (2) By appearing in person at the office of the city clerk or, if open, a municipal facility designated pursuant to NRS 293C.520 , is the fourth Tuesday preceding the primary city election or general city election. (3) By computer using the system established by the Secretary of State pursuant to NRS 293.671 , is the day of the primary city election or general city election. (b) If a recall or special city election is not held on the same day as a primary city election or general city election, the last day to register to vote for the recall or special city election by any method of registration is the third Saturday preceding the recall or special city election.

2. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 293.5772 to 293.5887 , inclusive, after the deadlines for the close of registration for a primary city election or general city election set forth in subsection 1, no person may register to vote for the election.

3. Except for a recall or special city election held pursuant to chapter 306 or 350 of NRS : (a) The city clerk of each city shall cause a notice signed by him or her to be published in a newspaper having a general circulation in the city indicating: (1) The day and time that each method of registration for the election, as set forth in subsection 1, will be closed; and (2) If the city clerk has designated a municipal facility pursuant to NRS 293C.520 , the location of that facility. If no newspaper is of general circulation in that city, the publication may be made in a newspaper of general circulation in the nearest city in this State. (b) The notice must be published once each week for 4 consecutive weeks next preceding the day on which the last method of registration for the election, as set forth in subsection 1, will be closed.

4. A municipal facility designated pursuant to NRS 293C.520 may be open during the periods described in this section for such hours of operation as the city clerk may determine, as set forth in subsection 3 of NRS 293C.520 .