Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.730 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.730
Unlawful interference with conduct of election; unlawful acts relating to certain ballots; unlawful acts inside polling place
Status: in_force

1. Except for an election board officer in the course of the election board officer's official duties, a person shall not: (a) Remain in or outside of any polling place so as to interfere with the conduct of the election. (b) Accept from any voter a ballot prepared by or on behalf of the voter, other than a mail ballot or military-overseas ballot prepared by or on behalf of the voter with his or her authorization pursuant to this title. (c) Remove a ballot from any polling place before the closing of the polls. (d) Apply for or receive a ballot at any election precinct or district other than one at which the person is entitled to vote. (e) Show his or her ballot to another person, after voting, so as to reveal any of his or her votes on the ballot, other than on his or her mail ballot or military-overseas ballot prepared by or on behalf of the voter with his or her authorization pursuant to this title. (f) Inside a polling place, ask another person for his or her name, address or political affiliation or for whom he or she intends to vote. (g) Send, transmit, distribute or deliver a ballot to a voter, other than a mail ballot or military-overseas ballot when permitted pursuant to this title. (h) Except when permitted by the voter, alter, change, deface, damage or destroy a mail ballot or military-overseas ballot prepared by or on behalf of the voter with his or her authorization pursuant to this title.

2. A voter shall not: (a) Accept a ballot from another person, other than an election board officer in the course of the election board officer's official duties or a person who sends, transmits, distributes or delivers a mail ballot or military-overseas ballot to the voter when permitted pursuant to this title. (b) Deliver to an election board officer in the course of the election board officer's official duties any ballot other than the one received. (c) Place any mark upon his or her ballot by which it may afterward be identified as the one that he or she voted, other than any such mark that is permitted to be placed on a mail ballot or military-overseas ballot prepared by or on behalf of the voter with his or her authorization pursuant to this title.

3. A person other than a county or city clerk shall not set up a ballot drop box that purports to be an official ballot drop box for mail ballots.

4. Any person who 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. § 293.202 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.202
Withdrawal of candidacy; rescission
Status: in_force

1. A withdrawal of candidacy for office must be in writing and must be presented by the candidate in person, within 7 days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, after the last day for filing, to the officer whose duty it is to receive filings for candidacy for that office. If the withdrawal of candidacy is submitted in a timely manner pursuant to the provisions of this subsection, it shall be deemed effective after the seventh day, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, after the last day for filing.

2. A rescission of a withdrawal of candidacy must be in writing and presented by the candidate in person, within the 7 days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, after the last day for filing, to the officer whose duty it is to receive filings for candidacy for that office.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 294A.0087 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 294A / Section 294A.0087
“Organization” defined
Status: in_force

“ Organization ” means:

1. Any form of business or social organization; and

2. 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.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 306.045 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 306 / Section 306.045
Effect of resignation by public officer subject to proceedings for recall
Status: in_force

If a public officer who is subject to a recall petition resigns his or her office:

1. Before the call for a special election is issued: (a) The official with whom the petition to recall is filed shall cease any further proceedings regarding the petition; (b) A vacancy occurs in that office; and (c) The vacancy thereby created must be filled in the manner provided by law.

2. After the call for a special election is issued, the special election must be conducted.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.056 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.056
“Facsimile machine” defined
Status: in_force

“ Facsimile machine ” means a device that sends or receives a reproduction or facsimile of a document or photograph which is transmitted electronically or telephonically by telecommunications lines.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293B.390 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293B / Section 293B.390
Additional duties of accuracy certification board
Status: in_force

In addition to the duties prescribed in NRS 293B.145 , 293B.155 , 293B.165 and 293C.615 , the accuracy certification board shall certify as to whether in their judgment the ballots were accurately counted. If they determine an inaccuracy exists, they shall furnish a written explanation for their determination.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.12793 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.12793
Appeal with Secretary of State contesting verification of signatures; notification of public officer who is subject of petition to recall; consideration and investigation of allegations
Status: in_force

1. If the Secretary of State determines that the total number of signatures that the county clerks have certified pursuant to NRS 293.1277 or 293.1279 is less than 100 percent of the number of registered voters needed to make the petition sufficient, the person who submitted the petition may contest the verification of the signatures by filing an appeal with the Secretary of State. The appeal must: (a) Be filed within 5 working days after receipt of notification of the determination of the Secretary of State; (b) Include each reason for the appeal; and (c) Include a statement of the number of signatures, if any, that the county clerk determined were invalid.

2. The Secretary of State shall: (a) If the petition was circulated pursuant to chapter 306 of NRS , immediately notify the public officer who is the subject of the petition of the appeal by the person who submitted the petition; and (b) Consider the allegations and conduct an investigation, if necessary.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293C.367 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293C / Section 293C.367
Standards for rejecting ballots for appearance of tampering; regulations for counting ballots
Status: in_force

1. The basic factor to be considered by an election board when making a determination of whether a particular ballot must be rejected is whether any identifying mark appears on the ballot which, in the opinion of the election board, constitutes an identifying mark such that there is a reasonable belief entertained in good faith that the ballot has been tampered with and, as a result of the tampering, the outcome of the election would be affected.

2. Regulations for counting ballots must include provisions that: (a) An error in marking one or more votes on a ballot does not invalidate any votes properly marked on that ballot. (b) A soiled or defaced ballot may not be rejected if it appears that the soiling or defacing was inadvertent and was not done purposely to identify the ballot. (c) Only devices provided for in this chapter or chapter 293 or 293B of NRS may be used in marking ballots. (d) It is unlawful for any election board officer to place any mark upon any ballot other than a spoiled ballot. (e) When an election board officer rejects a ballot for any alleged defect or illegality, the officer shall seal the ballot in an envelope and write upon the envelope a statement that it was rejected and the reason for rejecting it. Each election board officer shall sign the envelope.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.3025 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.3025
Posting of copies of certain other information and documents at polling place
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State and each county and city clerk shall ensure that a copy of each of the following is posted in a conspicuous place at each polling place on election day:

1. A sample ballot;

2. Information concerning the date and hours of operation of the polling place;

3. Instructions for voting and casting a ballot, including a provisional ballot pursuant to NRS 293.3078 to 293.3086 , inclusive, or a provisional ballot pursuant to NRS 293.5772 to 293.5887 , inclusive;

4. Instructions concerning the identification required for persons who registered by mail or computer and are first-time voters for federal office in this State;

5. Information concerning the accessibility of polling places to persons with disabilities;

6. General information concerning federal and state laws which prohibit acts of fraud and misrepresentation; and

7. Information concerning the eligibility of a candidate, a ballot question or any other matter appearing on the ballot as a result of a judicial determination or by operation of law, if any.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.425 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.425
Contest of general election for office of State Legislator: Statement of contest and other documents and materials to be filed with Secretary of State; notification of defendant; ability of contestant to amend statement of contest; list of witnesses; depositions, investigation and presentation of evidence
Status: in_force

1. If the contest is of the general election for the office of Assemblyman, Assemblywoman or Senator, a statement of contest, prepared as provided in NRS 293.407 , and all depositions, ballots and other documents relating to the contest must be filed with the Secretary of State within the time provided for the filing of statements of contests with the clerk of the district court. The parties to such a contest shall be designated contestant and defendant. The contestant and the Secretary of State shall notify the defendant that a statement of contest and documents have been filed by the contestant pursuant to this section.

2. On or before December 15 of the year immediately preceding a regular legislative session: (a) The contestant in a contest of a general election for the office of Assemblyman, Assemblywoman or Senator may amend the statement of contest filed pursuant to this section by filing an amended statement of contest and any relevant depositions, ballots and other documents relating to the contest with the Secretary of State; and (b) Each party in a contest of a general election for the office of Assemblyman, Assemblywoman or Senator shall provide the Secretary of State with a list of the witnesses the party intends to present at the hearing of the contest.

3. Each party in a contest of a general election for the office of Assemblyman, Assemblywoman or Senator may: (a) Before the hearing of the contest: (1) Take the deposition of any witness in the manner prescribed by rule of court for taking depositions in civil actions in the district courts; and (2) Investigate issues relating to the contest; and (b) At the hearing of the contest, present any relevant depositions and other evidence obtained as a result of such investigation at the hearing of the contest, including, without limitation, evidence obtained after the date for filing an amended statement of contest. If a party obtains evidence after such date, the evidence may not be included in the statement of contest or amended statement of contest.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 294A.115 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 294A / Section 294A.115
Limit on amount that may be committed or contributed to or accepted by candidate in special election to recall public officer during certain period; penalty
Status: in_force

1. A person shall not make or commit to make a contribution or contributions to a candidate in a special election to recall a public officer, in an amount which exceeds $5,000, regardless of the number of candidates for the office.

2. No contribution to a candidate in a recall election may be given or received except during the period: (a) Beginning on the date that a notice of intent to recall a public officer is filed pursuant to NRS 306.015 ; and (b) Ending on the latest of the following dates: (1) 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, on the date that the notice of intent expires or the petition is determined to be legally insufficient, as applicable. (2) If the legal sufficiency of a petition for recall is challenged and a district court determines that the petition is legally: (I) Sufficient pursuant to chapter 306 of NRS and the order of the district court is appealed, on the date on which all appeals regarding the petition are exhausted. (II) Insufficient pursuant to chapter 306 of NRS , on the date on which the period to appeal the order of the district court expires or, if the order of the district court is appealed, on the date on which all appeals regarding the petition are exhausted. (3) If a recall election is held, on the date of the special election to recall a public officer.

3. No contribution made, committed to be made or accepted pursuant to this section for a special election to recall a public officer affects the limitations on the amount of contributions that may be committed, contributed or accepted pursuant to NRS 294A.100 for a primary election or general election.

4. A candidate shall not accept a contribution or commitment to make a contribution made in violation of this section.

5. 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. § 293B.165 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293B / Section 293B.165
Tests required before and after counting of ballots; certification of tests by accuracy certification board
Status: in_force

1. A test conducted in the manner prescribed in subsections 1 and 2 of NRS 293B.155 must be conducted immediately before the start of the official count of the ballots and again within 24 hours after the official count of the ballots.

2. Such tests must be certified by the accuracy certification board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.5035 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.5035
Designation by county clerk of building owned or leased by county as county facility at which persons may preregister or register to vote
Status: in_force

1. The county clerk may designate any building owned or leased by the county, or any portion of such a building, as a county facility at which persons may preregister to vote and electors may register to vote.

2. A county facility designated pursuant to subsection 1 must be operated as an auxiliary county facility at which preregistration and registration are carried out in addition to being carried out at the office of the county clerk.

3. If the county clerk designates a county facility pursuant to subsection 1, the county clerk shall determine the hours of operation for the facility and shall, in cooperation with the Secretary of State, ensure that the facility is operated, staffed and equipped in compliance with all applicable provisions of this title and all other applicable provisions of state and federal law relating to the preregistration of persons and the registration of electors in this State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.269917 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.269917
Procedure for voting by mail ballot; procedure for voting in person after mail ballot sent to voter
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 293.269919 and chapter 293D of NRS , in order to vote a mail ballot, the voter must, in accordance with the instructions: (a) Mark and fold the mail ballot; (b) Deposit the mail ballot in the return envelope and seal the return envelope; (c) Affix his or her signature on the return envelope in the space provided for the signature; and (d) Mail or deliver the return envelope in a manner authorized by law.

2. Except as otherwise provided in chapter 293D of NRS , voting must be only upon candidates whose names appear upon the mail ballot as prepared pursuant to NRS 293.269911 , and no person may write in the name of an additional candidate for any office.

3. If a mail ballot has been sent to a voter who applies to vote in person at a polling place, including, without limitation, a polling place for early voting, the voter must, in addition to complying with all other requirements for voting in person that are set forth in this chapter, surrender his or her mail ballot or sign an affirmation under penalty of perjury that the voter has not voted during the election. A person who receives a surrendered mail ballot shall mark it “Cancelled.”
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 295.180 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 295 / Section 295.180
Effect of approval or disapproval of majority of registered voters
Status: repealed

1. When a majority of the registered voters of the county voting upon the question submitted, by their vote, approve the act or resolution, it is the law of the State, and may not be repealed, overruled, annulled, set aside or in any way made inoperative, except by a direct vote of the registered voters of that county.

2. When a majority of the registered voters of that county voting upon the question submitted disapproves, the act or resolution is void.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 294A.200 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 294A / Section 294A.200
Candidate required to report campaign expenses and disposition of certain unspent money 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 of the campaign expenses in excess of $100 incurred during the period; (b) Each amount in excess of $100 disposed of pursuant to NRS 294A.117 , 294A.160 or subsection 3 of NRS 294A.286 during the period; (c) The total of all campaign expenses incurred during the period which are $100 or less; and (d) The total of all amounts disposed of during the period pursuant to NRS 294A.117 , 294A.160 or subsection 3 of NRS 294A.286 which are $100 or less.

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 of the campaign expenses described in subsection 1 incurred during 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 of the campaign expenses described in subsection 1 incurred during 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 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 of the campaign expenses described in subsection 1 incurred during 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 of the campaign expenses described in subsection 1 incurred during 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 of the campaign expenses described in subsection 1 incurred during 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 of the campaign expenses described in subsection 1 incurred during 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 of the campaign expenses described in subsection 1 incurred during 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 of the campaign expenses described in subsection 1 incurred during the period.

7. In addition to complying with the applicable reporting 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 each of the campaign expenses described in subsection 1 incurred during 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 section: (a) Requires the candidate to report a campaign expense 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 subsection 9, if a candidate disposes of contributions pursuant to NRS 294A.117 , 294A.160 or 294A.286 in any calendar year for which the candidate is not required to file a report pursuant to other provisions of this section, the candidate shall on or before January 15 of the following year, for the period beginning January 1 and ending on December 31 of the calendar year, report: (a) Each amount in excess of $100 disposed of pursuant to NRS 294A.117 , 294A.160 or 294A.286 during the period; and (b) The total of all amounts disposed of during the period pursuant to NRS 294A.117 , 294A.160 or 294A.286 which are $100 or less.

9. If a candidate for office at a special election to determine whether a public officer will be recalled disposes of contributions pursuant to subsection 5 of NRS 294A.160 , the candidate shall, on or before the 15th day of the second month following the last day for the candidate to receive a contribution pursuant to NRS 294A.115 , report: (a) Each amount in excess of $100 disposed of pursuant to subsection 5 of NRS 294A.160 ; and (b) The total of all amounts disposed of during the period pursuant to subsection 5 of NRS 294A.160 which are $100 or less.

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

11. A report shall be deemed to be filed on the date that it was received by the Secretary of State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.025 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.025
“Ballot” defined
Status: in_force

“ Ballot ” means the record of a voter's preference of candidates and questions voted upon at an election. The term includes, without limitation, any paper given to a voter upon which the voter places his or her vote and any electronic storage tapes.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293C.3594 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293C / Section 293C.3594
Security precautions
Status: in_force

1. A plan for the security of ballots for early voting must be submitted to the Secretary of State for approval no later than 90 days before the election at which early voting is to be conducted.

2. At the close of early voting each day, the deputy clerk for early voting shall secure each voting machine used for early voting in a manner prescribed by the Secretary of State so that its unauthorized operation is prevented.

3. All materials for early voting must be delivered to the city clerk's office at the close of voting on the last day for voting at the polling place for early voting.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 304.065 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 304 / Section 304.065
Certain population counts involving state inmates must be used for apportionment of congressional districts
Status: in_force

The population counts for every block, block group and census tract as revised by the State Demographer pursuant to NRS 360.288 must be used for the apportionment of congressional districts.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.179 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.179
Questionnaire for candidates for judicial office; filing officers required to post questionnaires on Internet
Status: in_force

1. A candidate for judicial office who is not the incumbent shall complete and file with the filing officer, along with the declaration of candidacy for that office, a questionnaire prescribed by the Nevada Supreme Court. The questionnaire must include, without limitation, information on: (a) The education of the candidate; and (b) The qualifications possessed by the candidate which are relevant to the judicial office for which he or she is filing.

2. A candidate for judicial office who is the incumbent may complete and file with the filing officer the questionnaire described in subsection 1 within the time period prescribed by NRS 293.177 for a candidate to file a declaration of candidacy.

3. Upon receipt of the questionnaire completed and filed pursuant to subsection 1 or 2, the filing officer shall post the questionnaire on the Internet website of the filing officer.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.463 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.463
Employees may absent themselves from employment to vote: Procedure; penalty
Status: in_force

1. Any registered voter may be absent from his or her place of employment at a time to be designated by the employer for a sufficient time to vote, if it is impracticable for the voter to vote before or after his or her hours of employment. A sufficient time to vote shall be determined as follows: (a) If the distance between the place of such voter's employment and the polling place where such person votes is 2 miles or less, 1 hour. (b) If the distance is more than 2 miles but not more than 10 miles, 2 hours. (c) If the distance is more than 10 miles, 3 hours.

2. Such voter may not, because of such absence, be discharged, disciplined or penalized, nor shall any deduction be made from his or her usual salary or wages by reason of such absence.

3. Application for leave of absence to vote shall be made to the employer or person authorized to grant such leave prior to the day of the election.

4. Any employer or person authorized to grant the leave of absence provided for in subsection 1, who denies any registered voter any right granted under this section, or who otherwise violates the provisions of this section, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 294A.0055 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 294A / Section 294A.0055
“Committee for political action” defined
Status: in_force

1. “ Committee for political action ” means: (a) Any group of natural persons or entities that solicits or receives contributions from any other person, group or entity and: (1) Makes or intends to make contributions to candidates or other persons; or (2) Makes or intends to make expenditures, designed to affect the outcome of any primary election, general election, special election or question on the ballot. (b) Any business or social organization, corporation, partnership, association, trust, unincorporated organization or labor union: (1) Which has as its primary purpose affecting the outcome of any primary election, general election, special election or any question on the ballot and for that purpose receives contributions in excess of $1,500 in a calendar year or makes expenditures in excess of $1,500 in a calendar year; or (2) Which does not have as its primary purpose affecting the outcome of any primary election, general election, special election or any question on the ballot, but for the purpose of affecting the outcome of any election or question on the ballot receives contributions in excess of $5,000 in a calendar year or makes independent expenditures in excess of $5,000 in a calendar year.

2. “Committee for political action” does not include: (a) An organization made up of legislative members of a political party whose primary purpose is to provide support for their political efforts. (b) An entity solely because it provides goods or services to a candidate or committee in the regular course of its business at the same price that would be provided to the general public. (c) An individual natural person. (d) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b) of subsection 1, an individual corporation or other business organization who has filed articles of incorporation or other documentation of organization with the Secretary of State pursuant to title 7 of NRS. (e) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b) of subsection 1, a labor union. (f) 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. (g) A committee for the recall of a public officer. (h) A major or minor political party or any committee sponsored by a major or minor political party.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.097 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.097
“Sample ballot” defined
Status: in_force

1. “ Sample ballot ” means a document distributed by a county or city clerk upon which is included a list of the offices, candidates and ballot questions that will appear on a ballot.

2. The term includes, without limitation, any such document which is prepared on a computer and distributed by mail or electronic means pursuant to NRS 293.565 or 293C.530 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 294A.117 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 294A / Section 294A.117
Solicitation or acceptance of contributions by Legislator appointed to fill vacancy; limitations; disposition of contributions
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a Legislator who was appointed to fill a vacancy in the office of a Legislator during a period described in subsection 1 of NRS 294A.300 may, during the period described in subsection 1 of NRS 294A.300 in which the Legislator was appointed, solicit or accept a monetary contribution, or solicit or accept a commitment to make such a contribution, from another Legislator or from an organization whose primary purpose is to provide support for Legislators of a particular party and house.

2. A Legislator shall not: (a) Solicit or accept monetary contributions pursuant to subsection 1, or solicit or accept a commitment to make such contributions, in a total amount which exceeds $10,000 for a regular session or $1,200 for a special session. (b) Use any monetary contribution solicited or accepted pursuant to subsection 1 to pay any expenses other than expenses described in subsection 3 of NRS 218A.645 which are in excess of the supplemental allowance to which the Legislator is entitled pursuant to that subsection.

3. A Legislator who has received contributions pursuant to subsection 1 that were not spent or committed for expenditure before the end of the period described in subsection 1 of NRS 294A.300 in which the contributions were received shall, not later than 30 days after the end of that period, dispose of the money through one or any combination of the following methods: (a) Return the unspent money to the contributors; (b) Donate the money to any tax-exempt nonprofit entity; or (c) Donate the money to any governmental entity or fund of this State or a political subdivision of this State. A Legislator who donates money pursuant to this paragraph may request that the money be used for a specific purpose.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.4815 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.4815
Transmission of question to be presented to voters to Secretary of State
Status: in_force

The county clerk, city clerk or other person responsible for preparing the ballot shall transmit any question that will be presented to the voters to the Secretary of State as soon as practicable after determining that the question will be placed on the ballot.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.705 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.705
Unlawful acts concerning elections officials
Status: in_force

1. It is unlawful for any person to use or threaten or attempt to use any force, intimidation, coercion, violence, restraint or undue influence with the intent to: (a) Interfere with the performance of the duties of any elections official relating to an election; or (b) Retaliate against any elections official for performing duties relating to an election.

2. The provisions of subsection 1 apply regardless of whether a person uses or threatens or attempts to use such force, intimidation, coercion, violence, restraint or undue influence at a polling place or a location other than a polling place.

3. It is unlawful for a person to disseminate any personal identifying information or sensitive information of an elections official without the consent of the elections official, knowing that the elections official could be identified by such information, if: (a) The person disseminates such personal identifying information or sensitive information: (1) With the intent to aid, assist, encourage, facilitate, further or promote any criminal offense which would be reasonably likely to cause death, bodily injury or stalking; or (2) With the intent to cause harm to the elections official and with knowledge of or reckless disregard for the reasonable likelihood that the dissemination of the information may cause death, bodily injury or stalking; and (b) The dissemination of the personal identifying information or sensitive information: (1) Would cause a reasonable person to fear the death, bodily injury or stalking of himself or herself or a close relation; or (2) Causes the death, bodily injury or stalking of the elections official whose information was disseminated or a close relation of the elections official.

4. A person who violates the provisions of subsection 1 or 3 is guilty of a category E felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 .

5. This section does not limit: (a) The applicability of the provisions of law relating to: (1) Observing the conduct of voting at a polling place pursuant to NRS 293.274 or 293C.269 ; (2) Observing the conduct of tests pursuant to NRS 293B.145 or 293C.615 ; (3) Observing the handling of ballots upon the closing of the polls pursuant to NRS 293B.330 or 293C.630 ; (4) Observing the counting of ballots at the central counting place pursuant to NRS 293B.353 ; (5) Observing the delivery, counting, handling and processing of the ballots at a polling place, receiving center and the central counting place pursuant to NRS 293B.354 ; and (6) Observing ballot processing pursuant to NRS 293B.380 . (b) The ability of a person to give or offer to give prepackaged food items, nonalcoholic beverages, coats, handwarmers or other similar items to other persons who are at a polling place or any other location described in paragraph (a), if done in accordance with any other law and to the extent such items are not distributed inside of a building which does not permit the distribution of such items in the building as indicated by a sign posted in a prominent place at the entrance of the building. (c) The ability of a person to engage in written recordation of notes at a polling place or a location other than a polling place; or (d) The ability of a person to communicate with voters, election board officers or other persons in any way that is not otherwise limited or prohibited pursuant to subsection 1 or 3 or any other provision of law, including, without limitation, NRS 293.740 .

6. As used in this section: (a) “ Close relation ” means a current or former spouse or domestic partner, parent, child, sibling, stepparent, grandparent or any person who regularly resides in the household of who, within the immediately preceding 6 months, regularly resided in the household. (b) “ Elections official ” means: (1) The Secretary of State or any deputy or employee in the Elections Division of the Office of the Secretary of State who is charged with duties relating to an election; (2) A registrar of voters, county clerk, city clerk or any deputy or employee in the elections division of a county or city who is charged with elections duties; or (3) An election board officer or counting board officer. (c) “ Personal identifying information ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 205.4617 . (d) “ Sensitive information ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 41.1347 . (e) “ Stalking ” means a violation of NRS 200.575 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.1715 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.1715
Procedure to place candidates' names on ballot; limitation on number of candidates to appear on ballot; procedure to determine number of signatures required
Status: in_force

1. The names of the candidates for partisan office of a minor political party must not appear on the ballot for a primary election or presidential preference primary election.

2. The names of the candidates for partisan office of a minor political party must be placed on the ballot for the general election if the minor political party is qualified. To qualify as a minor political party, the minor political party must have filed a certificate of existence and be organized pursuant to NRS 293.171 , must have filed a list of its candidates for partisan office pursuant to the provisions of NRS 293.1725 with the Secretary of State and: (a) At the last preceding general election, the minor political party must have polled for any of its candidates for partisan office a number of votes equal to or more than 1 percent of the total number of votes cast for the offices of Representative in Congress; (b) On January 1 preceding a primary election, the minor political party must have been designated as the political party on the applications to register to vote of at least 1 percent of the total number of registered voters in this State; or (c) On June 1 preceding the general election or, if the date falls on a weekend, the first Monday in June, must file a petition with the Secretary of State which is signed by a number of registered voters equal to at least 1 percent of the total number of votes cast at the last preceding general election for the offices of Representative in Congress which must be apportioned equally among the petition districts.

3. The name of only one candidate of each minor political party for each partisan office may appear on the ballot for a general election.

4. A minor political party must file a copy of the petition required by paragraph (c) of subsection 2 with the Secretary of State before the petition may be circulated for signatures.

5. To determine the number of signatures required by paragraph (c) of subsection 2 to be gathered from each petition district, the Secretary of State shall calculate the number that equals 1 percent of the voters who voted in this State at the last preceding general election and apportion that number by the number of petition districts. Fractional numbers must be rounded up to the nearest whole number.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.530 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.530
Authority of county clerk to correct statewide voter registration list, determine whether residence is accurate and make investigations of registration; duty of county clerk to cancel registration under certain circumstances, maintain records regarding notices of cancellation and designate voter as inactive; regulations; required notices after certain changes to statewide voter registration list
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 293.541 : (a) County clerks may use any reliable and reasonable means available to correct the portions of the statewide voter registration list which are relevant to the county clerks and to determine whether a registered voter's current residence is other than that indicated on the voter's application to register to vote. (b) A county clerk may, with the consent of the board of county commissioners, make investigations of registration in the county by census, by house-to-house canvass or by any other method. (c) A county clerk shall cancel the registration of a voter pursuant to this subsection if: (1) The county clerk mails a written notice to the voter which the United States Postal Service is required to forward; (2) The county clerk mails a return postcard with the notice which has a place for the voter to write his or her new address, is addressed to the county clerk and has postage guaranteed; (3) The voter does not respond; (4) The voter's registration information has not been updated by an automatic voter registration agency pursuant to NRS 293.5768 to 293.57699 , inclusive; and (5) The voter does not appear to vote in an election before the polls have closed in the second general election following the date of the notice. (d) For the purposes of this subsection, the date of the notice is deemed to be 3 days after it is mailed. (e) The county clerk shall maintain records of: (1) Any notice mailed pursuant to paragraph (c); (2) Any response to such notice; and (3) Whether a person to whom a notice is mailed appears to vote in an election, for not less than 2 years after creation. (f) The county clerk shall use any postcards which are returned to correct the portions of the statewide voter registration list which are relevant to the county clerk. (g) If a voter fails to return the postcard mailed pursuant to paragraph (c) within 30 days, the county clerk shall designate the voter as inactive on the voter's application to register to vote. (h) The Secretary of State shall adopt regulations to prescribe the method for maintaining a list of voters who have been designated as inactive pursuant to paragraph (g). (i) If: (1) The name of a voter is added to the statewide voter registration list pursuant to NRS 293.57693 ; or (2) The voter registration information of a voter whose name is on the statewide voter registration list is updated pursuant to NRS 293.5752 , the county clerk shall provide written notice of the addition or change to the voter not later than 5 working days after the addition or change is made. Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, the notice must be mailed to the current residence of the voter. The county clerk may send the notice by electronic mail if the voter confirms the validity of the electronic mail address to which the notice will be sent by responding to a confirmation inquiry sent to that electronic mail address. Such a confirmation inquiry must be sent for each notice sent pursuant to this paragraph. The notice required pursuant to this paragraph may be provided as part of the notice mailed pursuant to NRS 293.57693 .

2. A county clerk is not required to take any action pursuant to this section in relation to a person who preregisters to vote until the person is deemed to be registered to vote pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 293.4855 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 306.030 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 306 / Section 306.030
Petition may consist of number of copies; each page must meet certain requirements; each copy must be verified by circulator
Status: in_force

1. The petition may consist of any number of copies which are identical in form with the original, except for the name of the county and the signatures and addresses of the residences of the signers. The pages of the petition with the signatures and of any copy must be consecutively numbered. Each page must bear the name of a county, and only registered voters of that county may sign the page.

2. Every copy must be verified by the circulator thereof, who shall swear or affirm, before a person authorized by law to administer oaths, that the statements and signatures contained in the petition are true to the best of the circulator’s knowledge and belief. The verification must also contain a statement of the number of signatures being verified by the circulator.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 298.250 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 298 / Section 298.250
Voting by former residents; regulations
Status: in_force

1. If a former resident of the State of Nevada otherwise qualified to vote in another state in any election for President and Vice President of the United States has commenced his or her residence in the other state after the 30th day next preceding that election and for this reason does not satisfy the requirements for registration in the other state, the former resident may vote for President and Vice President only in that election: (a) In person in the county of the State of Nevada which was his or her former residence, if the former resident is otherwise qualified to vote there; or (b) By mail ballot in the county of the State of Nevada which was his or her former residence, if the former resident is otherwise qualified to vote there and complies with the applicable requirements of NRS 293.269911 to 293.269937 , inclusive.

2. The Secretary of State may, in a manner consistent with the election laws of this State, adopt regulations to effectuate the purposes of this section.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.227 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.227
Designation of chair; duties; restrictions upon participation of trainees; training; travel expenses for training
Status: in_force

1. Each election board must have one member designated as the chair by the county or city clerk. The election boards shall make the records of election required by this chapter.

2. The appointment of a trainee as set forth in NRS 293.2175 and 293C.222 may be used to determine the number of members on the election board, but under no circumstances may a trainee serve as chair of the election board.

3. The county or city clerk shall conduct or cause to be conducted a school to acquaint the members of an election board with the election laws, duties of election boards, regulations of the Secretary of State and with the procedure for making the records of election and using the register for election boards.

4. The board of county commissioners of any county or the city council of any city may reimburse the members of an election board who attend the school for their travel expenses at a rate not exceeding 10 cents per mile.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293D.210 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293D / Section 293D.210
Eligibility of overseas voter to be covered voter
Status: in_force

An overseas voter is eligible to be a covered voter if:

1. Before leaving the United States, the overseas voter was eligible to vote in this State and, except for the residency requirement, otherwise satisfies this State's voter eligibility requirements;

2. Before leaving the United States, the overseas voter would have been eligible to vote in this State had the overseas voter then been of voting age and, except for the residency requirement, otherwise satisfies this State's voter eligibility requirements;

3. Before leaving the United States, the overseas voter was preregistered to vote as described in NRS 293.4855 and, except for the residency requirement, otherwise satisfies this State's voter eligibility requirements; or

4. The overseas voter was born outside the United States and, except for the residency requirement, otherwise satisfies the voter eligibility requirements set forth in NRS 293.485 , so long as: (a) The last place where a parent or legal guardian of the overseas voter was, or under this chapter would have been, eligible to vote before leaving the United States is within this State; and (b) The overseas voter is not registered to vote in any other state.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.1279 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.1279
Qualification or disqualification of petition upon verification of signatures; regulations
Status: in_force

1. If the statistical sampling shows that the number of valid signatures filed is 90 percent or more, but less than the sum of 100 percent of the number of signatures of registered voters needed to declare the petition sufficient plus the total number of requests to remove a name received by the county clerks pursuant to NRS 295.055 or pursuant to NRS 306.015 for a petition to recall a public officer who holds a statewide office, if applicable, the Secretary of State shall order the county clerks to examine the signatures for verification. The county clerks shall examine the signatures for verification until they determine that 100 percent of the number of signatures of registered voters needed to declare the petition sufficient are valid. If the county clerks received a request to remove a name pursuant to NRS 295.055 or pursuant to NRS 306.015 for a petition to recall a public officer who holds a statewide office, if applicable, the county clerks may not determine that 100 percent of the number of signatures of registered voters needed to declare the petition sufficient are valid until they have removed each name as requested pursuant to NRS 295.055 or 306.015 .

2. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, if the statistical sampling shows that the number of valid signatures filed in any county is 90 percent or more but less than the sum of 100 percent of the number of signatures of registered voters needed to constitute 10 percent of the number of voters who voted at the last preceding general election in that county plus the total number of requests to remove a name received by the county clerk in that county pursuant to NRS 295.055 or pursuant to NRS 306.015 for a petition to recall a public officer who holds a statewide office, if applicable, the Secretary of State may order the county clerk in that county to examine every signature for verification. If the county clerk received a request to remove a name pursuant to NRS 295.055 or pursuant to NRS 306.015 for a petition to recall a public officer who holds a statewide office, if applicable, the county clerk may not determine that 100 percent or more of the number of signatures of registered voters needed to constitute 10 percent of the number of voters who voted at the last preceding general election in that county are valid until the county clerk has removed each name as requested pursuant to NRS 295.055 or 306.015 . In the case of a petition for initiative or referendum that proposes a constitutional amendment or statewide measure, if the statistical sampling shows that the number of valid signatures in any petition district is 90 percent or more but less than the sum of 100 percent of the number of signatures of registered voters required for that petition district pursuant to NRS 295.012 plus the total number of requests to remove a name received by the county clerk or county clerks, if the petition district comprises more than one county, pursuant to NRS 295.055 , the Secretary of State may order a county clerk to examine every signature for verification.

3. After the receipt of such an order, the county clerk or county clerks shall determine from the records of registration what number of registered voters have signed the petition and, if appropriate, tally those signatures by petition district. This determination must be completed within 12 days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, after the receipt of an order regarding a petition containing signatures which are required to be verified pursuant to NRS 293.128 , 295.056 , 298.109 or 306.110 , or pursuant to NRS 306.035 for a petition to recall a public officer who holds a statewide office, and within 5 days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, after the receipt of an order regarding a petition containing signatures which are required to be verified pursuant to NRS 293.172 or 293.200 . If necessary, the board of county commissioners shall allow the county clerk additional assistants for examining the signatures and provide for their compensation. In determining from the records of registration what number of registered voters have signed the petition and in determining in which petition district the voters reside, the county clerk must use the statewide voter registration list. The county clerk may rely on the appearance of the signature and the address and date included with each signature in determining the number of registered voters that signed the petition.

4. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 5, upon completing the examination, the county clerk or county clerks shall immediately attach to the documents of the petition an amended certificate, properly dated, showing the result of the examination and shall immediately forward the documents with the amended certificate to the Secretary of State. A copy of the amended certificate must be filed in the county clerk's office. In the case of a petition for initiative or referendum to propose a constitutional amendment or statewide measure, if a petition district comprises more than one county, the county clerks shall comply with the regulations adopted by the Secretary of State pursuant to this section to complete the amended certificate.

5. For any petition containing signatures which are required to be verified pursuant to the provisions of NRS 293.200 , 306.035 or 306.110 for any county, district or municipal office within one county, the county clerk shall not forward to the Secretary of State the documents containing the signatures of the registered voters.

6. Except for a petition to recall a county, district or municipal officer, the petition shall be deemed filed with the Secretary of State as of the date on which the Secretary of State receives certificates from the county clerks showing the petition to be signed by the requisite number of voters of the State.

7. If the amended certificates received from all county clerks by the Secretary of State establish that the petition is still insufficient, the Secretary of State shall immediately so notify the petitioners and the county clerks. If the petition is a petition to recall a county, district or municipal officer, the Secretary of State shall also notify the filing officer with whom the petition is to be filed.

8. The Secretary of State shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.430 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.430
Contest of general election for office of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, justice of Supreme Court or judge of Court of Appeals: Filing of documents and other evidence with Secretary of State; notification of defendant; seating of candidate; duties of Secretary of State and Legislature; withdrawal of contest
Status: in_force

1. If the contest is of the general election for the office of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, justice of the Supreme Court or judge of the Court of Appeals, the statement of contest and all depositions, ballots and other documents relating to the contest must be filed with the Secretary of State within the time provided for filing statements of contests with the clerk of the district court. The contestant and Secretary of State shall notify the defendant that the statement of contest and documents have been filed by the contestant pursuant to this section.

2. Until the contest is decided, the candidate who received the highest number of votes for the office in the contested election must be seated and commence the duties of the office.

3. The Secretary of State shall deliver the statement of contest and all other papers and documents to the speaker of the assembly on the day of the organization of the Legislature.

4. A joint session of both houses must be convened as soon thereafter as the business of both houses permits, but not later than 10 days after receipt of statement of contest.

5. If, before the contest has been decided, a contestant gives written notice to the Secretary of State that the contestant wishes to withdraw his or her statement of contest, the Secretary of State shall dismiss the contest.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.3575 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.3575
Establishment of polling places for early voters
Status: in_force

For a primary election or general election, the county clerk must establish:

1. In a county whose population is 700,000 or more, at least 25 polling places for early voting by personal appearance, which may be any combination of temporary or permanent polling places for early voting.

2. In a county whose population is 100,000 or more but less than 700,000, at least 15 polling places for early voting by personal appearance, which may be any combination of temporary or permanent polling places for early voting.

3. In a county whose population is less than 100,000, at least 1 permanent polling place for early voting by personal appearance.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293B.245 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293B / Section 293B.245
Examination of mechanical recording devices by representatives of political parties before election
Status: in_force

Before preparing mechanical recording devices for any election, the county clerk shall mail written notices to the chairs of the county central committees of at least two of the principal political parties, stating the time and place where the devices will be prepared. At the specified time, one representative of each such political party must be afforded an opportunity to see that the devices are in proper condition for use in the election. The representatives shall not interfere with the persons assigned to prepare the devices or assume any of their duties.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.196 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.196
Each office of justice of the Supreme Court constitutes separate office for nomination and election
Status: in_force

For purposes of elections only, the Secretary of State shall establish designations which separately identify each office of justice of the Supreme Court. Before any person is allowed to file a declaration of candidacy for the office of justice of the Supreme Court, the person shall designate the particular office for which he or she is declaring candidacy.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 304.080 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 304 / Section 304.080
Copies of shapefile and maps of congressional districts: Duties of Secretary of State
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State shall:

1. Provide to the clerk of each county and the clerk of Carson City, copies of the shapefile filed pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 304.070 and maps filed pursuant to subsection 4 of NRS 304.070 .

2. Make available copies of the shapefile and maps to any interested person for a reasonable fee, not to exceed the actual costs of producing copies of the shapefile or maps.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.5787 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.5787
“Polling place for early voting” defined
Status: in_force

“ Polling place for early voting ” means any permanent or temporary polling place for early voting.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293C.293 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293C / Section 293C.293
Notice of result of challenge
Status: in_force

1. As soon as practicable, but in no case later than 21 calendar days after each election, the city clerk shall mail a notice to each person who is listed on the challenge list as a registered voter who initiated a challenge pursuant to NRS 293C.292 .

2. The notice mailed pursuant to subsection 1 must indicate: (a) The name of the person who was challenged, if known; and (b) The result of the challenge.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293C.387 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293C / Section 293C.387
Returns filed with city clerk; canvass of returns; preparation and entering of abstract of votes; limitation on inspection of returns; certificates of election; time after canvass when certain officers qualify and enter upon duties of office
Status: in_force

1. The election returns from a special election, primary city election or general city election must be filed with the city clerk, who shall immediately place the returns in a safe or vault designated by the city clerk. No person may handle, inspect or in any manner interfere with the returns until they are canvassed by the mayor and the governing body of the city.

2. After the governing body of a city receives the returns from all the precincts and districts in the city, it shall meet with the mayor to canvass the returns. The canvass must be completed on or before the 10th day following the election.

3. In completing the canvass of the returns, the governing body of the city and the mayor shall: (a) Note separately any clerical errors discovered; and (b) Take account of the changes resulting from the discovery, so that the result declared represents the true vote cast.

4. After the canvass is completed, the governing body of the city and mayor shall declare the result of the canvass.

5. The city clerk shall enter upon the records of the governing body of the city an abstract of the result. The abstract must be prepared in the manner prescribed by regulations adopted by the Secretary of State and must contain the number of votes cast for each candidate.

6. After the abstract is entered, the: (a) City clerk shall seal the election returns, maintain them in a vault for at least 22 months and give no person access to them during that period, unless access is ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction or by the governing body of the city. (b) Governing body of the city shall, by an order made and entered in the minutes of its proceedings, cause the city clerk to: (1) Certify the abstract; (2) Make a copy of the certified abstract; (3) Make a mechanized report of the abstract in compliance with regulations adopted by the Secretary of State; (4) Transmit a copy of the certified abstract and the mechanized report of the abstract to the Secretary of State on or before the 10th day following the election; and (5) Transmit on paper or by electronic means to each public library in the city, or post on a website maintained by the city or the city clerk on the Internet or its successor, if any, a copy of the certified abstract within 30 days after the election.

7. After the abstract of the results from a: (a) Primary city election has been certified, the city clerk shall certify the name of each person nominated and the name of the office for which the person is nominated. (b) General city election has been certified, the city clerk shall: (1) Issue under his or her hand and official seal to each person elected a certificate of election; and (2) Deliver the certificate to the persons elected upon their application at the office of the city clerk.

8. The officers elected to the governing body of the city qualify and enter upon the discharge of their respective duties on the first regular meeting of that body next succeeding that in which the canvass of returns was made pursuant to subsection 2.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.217 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.217
Appointment of officers by county clerk; appointment of deputy sheriffs for elections; appointment of trainees
Status: in_force

1. The county clerk of each county shall appoint and notify registered voters to act as election board officers for the various polling places in the county as provided in NRS 293.220 to 293.227 , inclusive, and NRS 293.269929 . The registered voters appointed as election board officers for any polling place 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 an election board officer. Immediately after election board officers are appointed, if requested by the county clerk, the sheriff shall: (a) Appoint a deputy sheriff for each polling place in the county and for the central election board or the mail ballot central counting board; or (b) Deputize as a deputy sheriff for the election an election board officer of each polling place in the county and for the central election board or the mail ballot central counting board. The deputized officer shall receive no additional compensation for services rendered as a deputy sheriff during the election for which the officer is deputized. Deputy sheriffs so appointed and deputized shall preserve order during hours of voting and attend closing of the polls.

2. The county clerk may appoint a trainee for the position of election board officer as set forth in NRS 293.2175 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293D.120 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293D / Section 293D.120
Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act
Status: in_force

This chapter modifies, limits and supersedes the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 U.S.C. § 7001 et seq., but does not modify, limit or supersede Section 101(c) of that Act, 15 U.S.C. § 7001(c) , or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in Section 103(b) of that Act, 15 U.S.C. § 7003(b) .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293B.335 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293B / Section 293B.335
Delivery of ballots and election materials to receiving center or counting place; disposition of other materials; members of general public allowed to observe delivery
Status: in_force

1. At least two members of the election board shall deliver the sealed container to a receiving center or to the central counting place, as directed by the county clerk. If practicable, the members must be of different political parties.

2. At least two members of the election board shall provide for the transportation or other disposition of all other supplies and election materials as directed by the county clerk.

3. Any member of the general public may observe the delivery of a sealed container to a receiving center or to the central counting place if he or she does not interfere with the delivery of the sealed container.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 294A.300 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 294A / Section 294A.300
Legislator, Lieutenant Governor, Lieutenant Governor-Elect, Governor, Governor-Elect, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, State Controller or Attorney General prohibited from soliciting or accepting certain contributions during certain period; prohibition against making or committing to make such contributions during period; exceptions
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, it is unlawful for a member of the Legislature, the Lieutenant Governor, the Lieutenant Governor-Elect, the Governor, the Governor-Elect, the Secretary of State, the State Treasurer, the State Controller or the Attorney General to solicit or accept any monetary contribution, or solicit or accept a commitment to make such a contribution for any political purpose during the period beginning: (a) Thirty days before a regular session of the Legislature and ending 30 days after the final adjournment of a regular session of the Legislature; (b) Fifteen days before a special session of the Legislature is set to commence and ending 15 days after the final adjournment of a special session of the Legislature, if: (1) The Governor sets a specific date for the commencement of the special session that is more than 15 days after the date on which the Governor issues the proclamation calling for the special session pursuant to Section 9 of Article 5 of the Nevada Constitution ; or (2) The members of the Legislature set a date on or before which the Legislature is to convene the special session that is more than 15 days after the date on which the Secretary of State receives one or more substantially similar petitions signed, in the aggregate, by the required number of members calling for the special session pursuant to Section 2A of Article 4 of the Nevada Constitution ; or (c) The day after: (1) The date on which the Governor issues the proclamation calling for the special session and ending 15 days after the final adjournment of the special session if the Governor sets a specific date for the commencement of the special session that is 15 or fewer days after the date on which the Governor issues the proclamation calling for the special session; or (2) The date on which the Secretary of State receives one or more substantially similar petitions signed, in the aggregate, by the required number of members of the Legislature calling for the special session and ending 15 days after the final adjournment of the special session if the members set a date on or before which the Legislature is to convene the special session that is 15 or fewer days after the date on which the Secretary of State receives the petitions.

2. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person shall not make or commit to make a contribution or commitment prohibited by subsection 1.

3. This section does not prohibit the payment of a salary or other compensation or income to a member of the Legislature, the Lieutenant Governor, the Governor, the Secretary of State, the State Treasurer, the State Controller or the Attorney General during the period set forth in subsection 1 if it is made for services provided as a part of his or her regular employment or is additional income to which he or she is entitled.

4. This section does not apply to any monetary contribution or commitment to make such a contribution that may be given to or accepted by a person pursuant to NRS 294A.115 . The provisions of this subsection do not authorize: (a) A person to accept or solicit a contribution, or solicit or accept a commitment to make such a contribution, other than a contribution authorized pursuant to NRS 294A.115 . (b) A person to make or commit to make a contribution other than a contribution authorized pursuant to NRS 294A.115 .

5. This section does not apply to any monetary contribution or commitment to make such a contribution that may be given to or accepted by a Legislator pursuant to NRS 294A.117 .

6. As used in this section, “ political purpose ” includes, without limitation, the establishment of, or the addition of money to, a legal defense fund.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 306.080 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 306 / Section 306.080
Vacancy in office created upon recall of public officer if no other candidates nominated for special election
Status: in_force

If any officer is recalled upon a special election and other candidates are not nominated to be voted for at the special election, the vacancy thereby created must be filled in the manner provided by law.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 304.030 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 304 / Section 304.030
Governor to appoint qualified person upon vacancy in office
Status: in_force

In case of a vacancy in the office of United States Senator caused by death, resignation or otherwise, the Governor may appoint some qualified person to fill the vacancy who is a member of the same political party as the former Senator and was a member of that party for at least 90 days immediately preceding the creation of the vacancy, who shall hold office until the next general election and until his or her successor shall be elected and seated.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 294A.380 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 294A / Section 294A.380
Powers of Secretary of State; administering provisions governing committees for political action; regulations
Status: in_force

1. The Secretary of State may adopt and promulgate regulations, prescribe forms in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and take such other actions as are necessary for the implementation and effective administration of the provisions of this chapter.

2. For the purposes of implementing and administering the provisions of this chapter regulating committees for political action: (a) The Secretary of State shall, in determining whether an entity or group is a committee for political action, consider a group's or entity's division or separation into units, sections or smaller groups only if it appears that such division or separation was for a purpose other than for avoiding the reporting requirements of this chapter. (b) The Secretary of State shall, in determining whether an entity or group is a committee for political action, disregard any action taken by a group or entity that would otherwise constitute a committee for political action if it appears such action is taken for the purpose of avoiding the reporting requirements of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.253 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.253
Publication of certain statewide measures: Duties of Secretary of State and county clerk; costs
Status: in_force

1. The Secretary of State shall provide each county clerk with copies of any proposed constitution or constitutional amendment which will appear on the general election ballot, together with the copies of the condensations, explanations, arguments, rebuttals and fiscal notes prepared pursuant to NRS 218D.810 , 293.250 and 293.252 .

2. Whenever feasible, the Secretary of State shall provide those copies on or before the first Monday in August of the year in which the proposals will appear on the ballot. Copies of any additional proposals must be provided as soon after their filing as feasible.

3. Each county clerk shall cause a copy of the full text of any such constitution or amendment and its condensation, explanation, arguments, rebuttals and fiscal note to be published, in conspicuous display advertising format of not less than 10 column inches, in a newspaper of general circulation in the county three times at intervals of not less than 7 days, the first publication to be on or before the first Monday in October. If no such newspaper is published in the county, the publication may be made in a newspaper of general circulation published in the nearest Nevada county.

4. If a copy of any such constitution or amendment is furnished by the Secretary of State too late to be published at 7-day intervals, it must be published three times at the longest intervals feasible in each county.

5. The portion of the cost of publication which is attributable to publishing the questions, explanations, arguments, rebuttals and fiscal notes of proposed constitutions or constitutional amendments 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 by the State Board of Examiners.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293C.710 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293C / Section 293C.710
Loss or destruction of ballots, or other cause, preventing election in precinct or district; new election
Status: in_force

If a city election is prevented in any precinct or district by reason of the loss or destruction of the ballots intended for that precinct or district, or any other cause, the appropriate election officers in that precinct or district shall make an affidavit setting forth that fact and transmit it to the governing body of the appropriate city. Upon receipt of the affidavit and upon the application of any candidate for any city office to be voted for by the registered voters of that precinct or district, the governing body of the city shall order a new election in that precinct or district.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.1275 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.1275
Counting of Saturdays, Sundays and holidays in computing certain periods of time; exceptions
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, in computing any period of time specified for the execution of an act or event in this title, Saturdays, Sundays, legal holidays and holidays proclaimed by the Governor must be counted.

2. If the last day limited for filing any paper mentioned in this title falls on a Saturday, Sunday, legal holiday or any holiday proclaimed by the Governor, the period so limited must expire on the following business day at 5 p.m.

3. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays must not be counted if the provision specifying the period states that: (a) Any such days are excluded; or (b) The period is measured by working days.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 295.0575 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 295 / Section 295.0575
Petition may consist of more than one document; circulator’s affidavit
Status: in_force

A petition for a constitutional amendment or a petition for a statewide measure proposed by an initiative or referendum may consist of more than one document. Each document of a petition must have attached to it when submitted an affidavit executed by the circulator thereof stating:

1. That the circulator personally circulated the document.

2. The contact information of the circulator, including, without limitation, the street address of the residence where the circulator actually resides, unless a street address has not been assigned. If a street address has not been assigned, the document must contain the mailing address of the circulator.

3. That the circulator is 18 years of age or older.

4. The number of signatures thereon.

5. That all the signatures were affixed in the circulator’s presence.

6. That each signer had an opportunity before signing to read the full text of the act or resolution on which the initiative or referendum is demanded.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293C.26335 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293C / Section 293C.26335
Certification and reporting of mail ballot results; secrecy of mail ballots; unlawful to disseminate information about mail ballot results before polls close and all votes cast on election day; penalty
Status: in_force

1. The voting results of the mail ballot vote in each precinct must be certified and submitted to the city clerk, who shall have the results added to the votes of the precinct that were not cast by mail ballot. The returns of the mail ballot vote must be reported separately from the other votes that were not cast by mail ballot in the precinct unless reporting the returns separately would violate the secrecy of a voter's ballot.

2. The clerk shall develop a procedure to ensure that each mail ballot is kept secret.

3. No voting results of mail ballots may be released until all polling places are closed and all votes have been cast on the day of the election. Any person who disseminates to the public in any way information pertaining to the count of mail ballots before all polling places are closed and all votes have been cast on the day of the election is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.464 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.464
Court-ordered extension of deadline for voting
Status: in_force

1. If a court of competent jurisdiction orders a county to extend the deadline for voting beyond the statutory deadline in a particular election, the county clerk shall, as soon as practicable after receiving notice of the court's decision: (a) Cause notice of the extended deadline to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county; 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 county whose population is 52,000 or more, on at least 3 successive days. (b) In a county whose population is less than 52,000, at least twice in successive issues of the newspaper.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.400 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.400
Tie vote: Determination of winner in certain elections; determination of nominees in certain primary elections; right to recount
Status: in_force

1. If, after the completion of the canvass of the returns of any election, two or more persons receive an equal number of votes, which is sufficient for the election of one or more but fewer than all of them to the office, the person or persons elected must be determined as follows: (a) In a general election for a United States Senator, Representative in Congress, state officer who is elected statewide or by district, district judge, or district officer whose district includes area in more than one county, the Legislature shall, by joint vote of both houses, elect one of those persons to fill the office. (b) In a primary election for a United States Senator, Representative in Congress, state officer who is elected statewide or by district, district judge, or district officer whose district includes area in more than one county, the Secretary of State shall summon the candidates who have received the tie votes to appear before the Secretary of State at a time and place designated by the Secretary of State and the Secretary of State shall determine the tie by lot. If the tie vote is for the office of Secretary of State, the Governor shall perform these duties. (c) In a primary election for any partisan office of or general election for any partisan or nonpartisan office of a county, township, incorporated city, city organized under a special charter where the charter is silent as to determination of a tie vote in such an election, or district which is wholly located within one county, the county clerk shall summon the candidates who have received the tie votes to appear before the county clerk at a time and place designated by the county clerk and determine the tie by lot. If the tie vote is for the office of county clerk, the board of county commissioners shall perform these duties. (d) In a primary election for any nonpartisan office of a county, township, incorporated city, city organized under a special charter where the charter is silent as to determination of a tie vote in such an election, or district which is wholly located within one county: (1) If the candidates who received the tie votes received the highest number of votes at the primary election, all of those candidates must be declared nominees for the office and placed on the ballot for the general election. (2) If the candidates who received the tie votes did not receive the highest number of votes but received the next highest number of votes, the candidate who received the highest number of votes at the primary election and the candidates who received the tie votes at the primary election must be declared the nominees for the office and placed on the ballot for the general election unless: (I) The candidate who received the highest number of votes at the primary election received a majority of the votes cast in the primary election; and (II) The provisions of NRS 293.260 or 293C.175 or any other law or special charter require such a candidate to be declared elected to the office at the primary election.

2. The summons mentioned in this section must be mailed to the address of the candidate as it appears upon the candidate's declaration of candidacy at least 5 days before the day fixed for the determination of the tie vote and must contain the time and place where the determination will take place.

3. The right to a recount extends to all candidates in case of a tie.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.093 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.093
“Regular votes” defined
Status: in_force

“ Regular votes ” means the votes cast by registered voters, except votes cast by:

1. A mail ballot;

2. A provisional ballot pursuant to NRS 293.3078 to 293.3086 , inclusive; or

3. A provisional ballot pursuant to NRS 293.5772 to 293.5887 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.503 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.503
County clerk is ex officio county registrar; custody of documents relating to preregistration or registration; official records of office of county clerk; maintenance of records; time limitation on program to remove names of ineligible persons; availability of records for public inspection; confidential information
Status: in_force

1. The county clerk of each county where a registrar of voters has not been appointed pursuant to NRS 244.164 : (a) Is ex officio county registrar and registrar for all precincts within the county. (b) Shall have the custody of all books, documents and papers pertaining to preregistration or registration provided for in this chapter.

2. All books, documents and papers pertaining to preregistration or registration are official records of the office of the county clerk.

3. The county clerk shall maintain records of any program or activity that is conducted within the county to ensure the accuracy and currency of the statewide voter registration list for not less than 2 years after creation. The records must include the names and addresses of any person to whom a notice is mailed pursuant to NRS 293.5235 , 293.530 , or 293.535 and whether the person responded to the notice.

4. Any program or activity that is conducted within the county for the purpose of removing the name of each person who is ineligible to vote in the county from the statewide voter registration list must be complete not later than 90 days before the next primary or general election.

5. Except as otherwise provided by subsection 6, all records maintained by the county clerk pursuant to subsection 3 must be available for public inspection.

6. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 239.0115 , any information relating to where a person preregisters or registers to vote must remain confidential and is not available for public inspection. Such information may only be used by an election officer for purposes related to preregistration and registration.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.2693 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.2693
Voter education program to be provided in county or city using paper ballots
Status: in_force

If a county or city uses paper ballots, including, without limitation, for mail ballots, the county or city clerk shall provide a voter education program specific to the voting system used by the county or city. The voter education program must include, without limitation, information concerning the effect of overvoting and the procedures for correcting a vote on a ballot before it is cast and counted and for obtaining a replacement ballot.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293B.125 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293B / Section 293B.125
Purchase of systems or devices by local governments; authorized methods to pay for such systems or devices
Status: in_force

1. If a county or city purchases a mechanical voting system or mechanical recording device, the cost of such purchase is a charge upon the county or city.

2. The board of county commissioners or city council or other governing body of any city may provide for the payment of the costs of such systems and devices in such manner and by such method as they consider in the best local interests, and also may for that purpose issue bonds, certificates of indebtedness, or other obligations which are a charge on the county or city. The bonds, certificates or other obligations may be issued with or without interest, payable at such time as the authorities may determine, but may not be issued or sold at less than par.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293C.630 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293C / Section 293C.630
Duties of election board upon and after closing of polls; public may observe handling of ballots
Status: in_force

1. Upon closing of the polls, the election board shall: (a) Secure all mechanical recording devices against further voting. (b) If a mechanical voting system is used whereby votes are directly recorded electronically: (1) Ensure that each mechanical recording device: (I) Provides a record printed on paper of the total number of votes recorded on the device for each candidate and for or against each measure; and (II) Transfers the ballots voted on that device to the storage device required pursuant to NRS 293B.084 . (2) Count the number of ballots voted at the polling place. (3) Account for all ballots on the statement of ballots. (4) Place all records printed on paper provided by the mechanical recording devices, all storage devices which store the ballots voted on the mechanical recording devices, and any other records, reports and materials as directed by the city clerk into the container provided by the city clerk to transport those items to a central counting place and seal the container. (c) Record the number of voters on a form provided by the city clerk.

2. If a difference exists between the number of voters and the number of ballots voted, the election board shall report the difference and any known reasons for the difference, in writing, to the city clerk.

3. After closing the polls, the election board shall: (a) Compare the quantity of the supplies furnished by the city clerk with the inventory of those supplies; and (b) Note any shortages.

4. The city clerk shall allow members of the general public to observe the handling of the ballots pursuant to subsection 1 if those members do not interfere with the handling of the ballots.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.57695 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.57695
Date person is deemed registered to vote; county clerk to correct statewide voter registration list if necessary
Status: in_force

1. Unless the person is already registered to vote, the date on which the person applies to an automatic voter registration agency for service or assistance shall be deemed the date on which the person registered to vote.

2. If an applicant is already registered to vote, the county clerk shall use the voter registration information of the applicant transmitted by the automatic voter registration agency to correct the statewide voter registration list pursuant to NRS 293.530 , if necessary.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293D.110 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293D / Section 293D.110
Uniformity of application and construction
Status: in_force

In applying and construing this chapter, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that have enacted the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, 52 U.S.C. §§ 20301 et seq.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.3606 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.3606
Returns; secrecy of ballots; disseminating information about count of returns before polls close prohibited; penalty
Status: in_force

1. After 8 a.m. on election day, the appropriate board shall count in public the returns for early voting.

2. The returns for early voting must not be reported until after the polls have closed on election day.

3. The returns for early voting must be reported separately from the regular votes of the precinct, unless reporting the returns separately would violate the secrecy of the voter's ballot.

4. The county clerk shall develop a procedure to ensure that each ballot is kept secret.

5. Any person who disseminates to the public information relating to the count of returns for early voting before the polls close is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.543 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.543
Reregistration of certain persons after cancellation of registration
Status: in_force

1. If the registration of an elector is cancelled pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 2 of NRS 293.540 , the county clerk shall reregister the elector upon notice from the clerk of the district court that the elector has been found by the district court to have the mental capacity to vote. The court must include the finding in a court order and, not later than 30 days after issuing the order, provide a certified copy of the order to the county clerk of the county in which the person is a resident and to the Office of the Secretary of State.

2. If the registration of an elector is cancelled pursuant to paragraph (c) of subsection 2 of NRS 293.540 , the elector may reregister upon release from prison.

3. If the registration of an elector is cancelled pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (e) of subsection 2 of NRS 293.540 , after the close of registration for a primary election, the elector may not reregister until after the primary election.

4. A county clerk shall not require an elector to present evidence, including without limitation, a court order or any other document, to prove that the elector satisfies the requirements of subsection 2.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.4855 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.4855
Qualifications and procedures for certain minors to preregister to vote; regulations
Status: in_force

1. Every citizen of the United States who is 17 years of age or older but less than 18 years of age and has continuously resided in this State for 30 days or longer may preregister to vote by any of the methods available for a person to register to vote pursuant to this title. A person eligible to preregister to vote is deemed to be preregistered to vote upon the submission of a completed application to preregister to vote.

2. If a person preregisters to vote, he or she shall be deemed to be a registered voter on his or her 18th birthday unless: (a) The person's preregistration has been cancelled as described in subsection 7; or (b) Except as otherwise provided in NRS 293D.210 , on the person's 18th birthday, he or she does not satisfy the voter eligibility requirements set forth in NRS 293.485 .

3. The county clerk shall issue to a person who is deemed to be registered to vote pursuant to subsection 2 a voter registration card as soon as practicable after the person is deemed to be registered to vote, but the issuance of a voter registration card to the person is not a prerequisite to vote in an election.

4. On the date that a person who preregisters to vote is deemed to be registered to vote, his or her application to preregister to vote is deemed to be his or her application to register to vote.

5. If a person preregistered to vote: (a) By mail or computer, he or she shall be deemed to have registered to vote by mail or computer, as applicable. (b) In person, he or she shall be deemed to have registered to vote in person.

6. The preregistration information of a person may be updated by any of the methods for updating the voter registration information of a person pursuant to this chapter.

7. The preregistration to vote of a person may be cancelled by any of the means and for any of the reasons for cancelling voter registration pursuant to this chapter.

8. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, all preregistration information relating to a person is confidential and is not a public record. Once a person's application to preregister to vote is deemed to be an application to register to vote, any voter registration information related to the person must be disclosed pursuant to any law that requires voter registration information to be disclosed.

9. The Secretary of State shall adopt regulations providing for preregistration to vote. The regulations: (a) Must include, without limitation, provisions to ensure that once a person is deemed to be a registered voter pursuant to subsection 2, the person is issued a voter registration card as soon as practicable and is immediately added to the statewide voter registration list; and (b) Must not require a county clerk to provide to a person who preregisters to vote sample ballots or any other voter information provided to registered voters unless the person will be eligible to vote at the election for which the sample ballots or other information is provided.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.775 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.775
Voting by person who knows he or she is not qualified elector; voting using name of another person
Status: in_force

1. A person who is not a qualified elector and who votes or attempts to vote knowing that he or she is not a qualified elector is guilty of a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 .

2. A person who votes or attempts to vote using the name of another person is guilty of a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 294A.230 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 294A / Section 294A.230
Registration; publication of information relating to registration; separate violations for which civil penalty may be imposed
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, each committee for political action shall, before it engages in any activity in this State, register with the Secretary of State on forms supplied by the Secretary of State.

2. A person who qualifies as a committee for political action in accordance with: (a) Subparagraph (1) of paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of NRS 294A.0055 by receiving contributions in excess of $1,500 in a calendar year or making expenditures in excess of $1,500 in a calendar year; or (b) Subparagraph (2) of paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of NRS 294A.0055 by receiving contributions in excess of $5,000 in a calendar year or making independent expenditures in excess of $5,000 in a calendar year, shall, not later than 7 calendar days after the qualifying event, register with the Secretary of State on forms supplied by the Secretary of State. When reporting contributions as required by this chapter, a person who qualifies as a committee for political action in accordance with subparagraph (2) of paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of NRS 294A.0055 is required to report only those contributions received for the purpose of affecting the outcome of any primary election, general election, special election or any question on the ballot.

3. The form must require: (a) The name of the committee for political action; (b) The purpose for which it was organized; (c) The names, addresses and telephone numbers of its officers; (d) If the committee for political action is affiliated with any other organizations, the name, address and telephone number of each organization; (e) The name, address and telephone number of its registered agent; and (f) Any other information deemed necessary by the Secretary of State.

4. A committee for political action shall file with the Secretary of State: (a) An amended form for registration within 30 days after any change in the information contained in the form for registration. (b) A form for registration on or before January 15 of each year, regardless of whether there is a change in the information contained in the most recent form for registration filed by the committee for political action with the Secretary of State.

5. The Secretary of State shall include on the Secretary of State's Internet website the information required pursuant to subsection 3.

6. For purposes of the civil penalty that the Secretary of State may impose pursuant to NRS 294A.420 for violating the provisions of subsection 1 or 2, if a committee for political action fails to register with the Secretary of State pursuant to subsection 1 or 2, each time the committee for political action engages in any activity in this State constitutes a separate violation of subsection 1 or 2 for which the Secretary of State may impose a civil penalty.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.124 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.124
Secretary of State to serve as Chief Officer of Elections; regulations
Status: in_force

1. The Secretary of State shall serve as the Chief Officer of Elections for this State. As Chief Officer, the Secretary of State is responsible for the execution and enforcement of the provisions of title 24 of NRS and all other provisions of state and federal law relating to elections in this State.

2. The Secretary of State shall adopt such regulations as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.3594 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.3594
Security precautions
Status: in_force

1. A plan for the security of ballots for early voting must be submitted to the Secretary of State for approval no later than 90 days before the election at which early voting is to be conducted.

2. At the close of early voting each day, the deputy clerk for early voting shall secure each voting machine used for early voting in a manner prescribed by the Secretary of State so that its unauthorized operation is prevented.

3. All materials for early voting must be delivered to the county clerk's office at the close of voting on the last day for voting at the polling place for early voting.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293C.700 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293C / Section 293C.700
Construction of containers used to transport official ballots
Status: in_force

1. Each container used to transport official ballots pursuant to NRS 293C.295 , 293C.630 and 293C.635 must: (a) Be constructed of metal or any other rigid material; and (b) Contain a seal which is placed on the container to ensure detection of any opening of the container.

2. The container and seal must be separately numbered for identification.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293B.100 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293B / Section 293B.100
Correct registration or recording of votes
Status: in_force

A mechanical recording device must correctly register or record, on the voter's ballot, all votes cast for any and all persons and for or against any and all measures.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 294A.347 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 294A / Section 294A.347
Statements which expressly advocate election or defeat of clearly identified candidate required to disclose certain information under certain circumstances
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 294A.349 , a statement which: (a) Is published within 60 days before a general election or special election or 30 days before a primary election; (b) Expressly advocates the election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate for a state or local office; and (c) Is published by a person who receives compensation from the candidate, an opponent of the candidate or a person, political party or committee for political action, must contain a disclosure of the fact that the person receives compensation pursuant to paragraph (c) and the name of the person, political party or committee for political action providing that compensation.

2. A statement which: (a) Is published by a candidate within 60 days before a general election or special election or 30 days before a primary election; and (b) Contains the name of the candidate, shall be deemed to comply with the provisions of this section.

3. As used in this section, “ publish ” means the act of: (a) Printing, posting, broadcasting, mailing or otherwise disseminating; or (b) Causing to be printed, posted, broadcasted, mailed or otherwise disseminated.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293D.080 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293D / Section 293D.080
“State” defined
Status: in_force

“ State ” means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293C.185 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293C / Section 293C.185
Declaration of candidacy: Filing required; fee; filing period; form; contents; submission and retention of proof of identity, address and residency; appointment of agent for service of process; investigation and challenge of candidates; unlawful for candidates to make certain false statements
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 293C.190 , a name may not be printed on a ballot to be used at a primary or general city election unless the person named has, in accordance with NRS 293C.145 or 293C.175 , as applicable, timely filed a declaration of candidacy with the appropriate filing officer and paid the filing fee established by the governing body of the city.

2. A declaration of candidacy required to be filed pursuant to this chapter must be in substantially the following form: DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY OF__________ FOR THE OFFICE OF __________ State of Nevada City of __________ For the purpose of having my name placed on the official ballot as a candidate for the office of __________, I, __________, the undersigned do swear or affirm under penalty of perjury that I actually, as opposed to constructively, reside at __________, in the City or Town of __________, County of __________, State of Nevada; that my actual, as opposed to constructive, residence in the city, township or other area prescribed by law to which the office pertains began on a date at least 30 days immediately preceding the date of the close of filing of declarations of candidacy for this office; that my telephone number is __________, and the address at which I receive mail, if different than my residence, is __________; that I am a qualified elector pursuant to Section 1 of Article 2 of the Constitution of the State of Nevada; that if I have ever been convicted of treason or a felony, my civil rights have been restored; that if nominated as a candidate at the ensuing election I will accept the nomination and not withdraw; that I will not knowingly violate any election law or any law defining and prohibiting corrupt and fraudulent practices in campaigns and elections in this State; that I will qualify for the office if elected thereto, including, but not limited to, complying with any limitation prescribed by the Constitution and laws of this State concerning the number of years or terms for which a person may hold the office; that I understand that knowingly and willfully filing a declaration of candidacy 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 understand that my name will appear on all ballots as designated in this declaration. ________________________________________________ (Designation of name) ________________________________________________ (Signature of candidate for office) Subscribed and sworn to before me this __________ day of the month of __________ of the year __________ ________________________________________________ Notary Public or other person authorized to administer an oath

3. The address of a candidate that must be included in the declaration of candidacy pursuant to subsection 2 must be the street address of the residence where the candidate actually, as opposed to constructively, resides in accordance with NRS 281.050 , if one has been assigned. The declaration of candidacy must not be accepted for filing if the candidate fails to comply with the following provisions of this subsection or, if applicable, the provisions of subsection 4: (a) The candidate shall not list the candidate's address as a post office box unless a street address has not been assigned to the residence; and (b) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, the candidate shall present to the filing officer: (1) A valid driver's license or identification card issued by a governmental agency that contains a photograph of the candidate and the candidate's residential address; or (2) A current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or document issued by a governmental entity, including a check which indicates the candidate's name and residential address, but not including a voter registration card.

4. If the candidate executes an oath or affirmation under penalty of perjury stating that the candidate is unable to present to the filing officer the proof of residency required by subsection 3 because a street address has not been assigned to the candidate's residence or because the rural or remote location of the candidate's residence makes it impracticable to present the proof of residency required by subsection 3, the candidate shall present to the filing officer: (a) A valid driver's license or identification card issued by a governmental agency that contains a photograph of the candidate; and (b) Alternative proof of the candidate's residential address that the filing officer determines is sufficient to verify where the candidate actually, as opposed to constructively, resides in accordance with NRS 281.050 . The Secretary of State may adopt regulations establishing the forms of alternative proof of the candidate's residential address that the filing officer may accept to verify where the candidate actually, as opposed to constructively, resides in accordance with NRS 281.050 .

5. The filing officer shall retain a copy of the proof of identity and residency provided by the candidate pursuant to subsection 3 or 4. Such a copy: (a) May not be withheld from the public; and (b) Must not contain the social security number, driver's license or identification card number or account number of the candidate.

6. By filing the declaration of candidacy, the candidate shall be deemed to have appointed the city clerk as his or her agent for service of process for the purposes of a proceeding pursuant to NRS 293C.186 . Service of such process must first be attempted at the appropriate address as specified by the candidate in the declaration of candidacy. If the candidate cannot be served at that address, service must be made by personally delivering to and leaving with the city clerk duplicate copies of the process. The city clerk shall immediately send, by registered or certified mail, one of the copies to the candidate at the specified address, unless the candidate has designated in writing to the city clerk a different address for that purpose, in which case the city clerk shall mail the copy to the last address so designated.

7. If the city clerk receives credible evidence indicating that a candidate has been convicted of a felony and has not had his or her civil rights restored, the city clerk: (a) May conduct an investigation to determine whether the candidate has been convicted of a felony and, if so, whether the candidate has had his or her civil rights restored; and (b) Shall transmit the credible evidence and the findings from such investigation to the city attorney.

8. The receipt of information by the city attorney pursuant to subsection 7 must be treated as a challenge of a candidate pursuant to subsections 4 and 5 of NRS 293C.186 to which the provisions of NRS 293.2045 apply.

9. Any person who knowingly and willfully files a declaration of candidacy which contains a false statement in violation of this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.252 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.252
Appointment of committees to prepare arguments advocating and opposing approval of constitutional amendments and statewide measures proposed by initiative or referendum; duties of committees; Secretary of State required to reject libelous or factually inaccurate statements; appeal; inapplicability of Open Meeting Law
Status: in_force

1. For each constitutional amendment or statewide measure proposed by initiative or referendum to be placed on the ballot by the Secretary of State, the Secretary of State shall, pursuant to subsection 4, 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 or referendum and the other committee must be composed of three persons who oppose approval by the voters of the initiative or referendum.

2. If the Secretary of State is unable to appoint three persons who are willing to serve on a committee, the Secretary of State may appoint fewer than three persons to that committee, but the Secretary of State 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 or referendum and the committee that opposes approval by the voters of that initiative or referendum. (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 or referendum.

4. The Secretary of State shall consider appointing to a committee pursuant to this section: (a) Any person who has expressed an interest in serving on the committee; and (b) 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.

5. 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, based on whether the members were appointed to advocate or oppose approval by the voters of the initiative or referendum, prepare an argument either advocating or opposing approval by the voters of the initiative or referendum; (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 fiscal impact of the initiative or referendum; (2) The environmental impact of the initiative or referendum; and (3) The impact of the initiative or referendum 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 Secretary of State not later than the date prescribed by the Secretary of State pursuant to subsection 6.

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

7. Upon receipt of an argument or rebuttal prepared pursuant to this section, the Secretary of State: (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 or referendum pertains; and (b) Shall reject each statement in the argument or rebuttal that the Secretary of State believes is libelous or factually inaccurate. The decision of the Secretary of State to reject a statement pursuant to this subsection is a final decision for the purposes of judicial review. Not later than 5 days after the Secretary of State rejects a statement pursuant to this subsection, the committee that prepared the statement may appeal that rejection by filing a complaint in the First Judicial District Court. The Court shall set the matter for hearing not later than 3 working days after the complaint is filed and shall give priority to such a complaint over all other matters pending before the court, except for criminal proceedings.

8. The Secretary of State may revise the language submitted by a committee pursuant to this section so that it is clear, concise and suitable for incorporation in the sample ballot, but shall not alter the meaning or effect of the language without the consent of the committee.

9. 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. § 293.267 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.267
Ballot for general election: Form; names of candidates to be grouped alphabetically; exception; indication of party name, “no political party” or “nonpartisan” or abbreviations thereof; order of appearance of certain statewide measures
Status: in_force

1. Ballots for a general election must contain the names of candidates who were nominated at the primary election, the names of the candidates of a minor political party and the names of independent candidates.

2. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 293.2565 , names of candidates must be grouped alphabetically under the title and length of term of the office for which those candidates filed.

3. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4: (a) Immediately following the name of each candidate for a partisan office must appear the name or abbreviation of his or her political party, the words “no political party” or the abbreviation “NPP,” as the case may be. (b) Immediately following the name of each candidate for a nonpartisan office must appear the word “nonpartisan” or the abbreviation “NP.”

4. Where a system of voting other than by paper ballot is used, the Secretary of State may provide for any placement of the name or abbreviation of the political party, the words “no political party” or “nonpartisan” or the abbreviation “NPP” or “NP,” as appropriate, which clearly relates the designation to the name of the candidate to whom it applies.

5. If the Legislature rejects a statewide measure proposed by initiative and proposes a different measure on the same subject which the Governor approves, the measure proposed by the Legislature and approved by the Governor must be listed on the ballot before the statewide measure proposed by initiative. Each ballot and sample ballot upon which the measures appear must contain a statement that reads substantially as follows: The following questions are alternative approaches to the same issue, and only one approach may be enacted into law. Please vote for only one.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293B.305 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293B / Section 293B.305
Primary elections: Issuance of nonpartisan ballot; alternative directions to voter
Status: in_force

Unless a major political party allows a nonpartisan voter to vote for its candidates:

1. In a primary election, a member of the election board for a precinct shall issue each nonpartisan voter a ballot with a distinctive code and printed designation identifying it as a nonpartisan ballot.

2. If a mechanical voting system is used in a primary election whereby votes are directly recorded electronically, a member of the election board shall, if the clerk uses voting receipts, in addition to the ballot described in subsection 1, issue the nonpartisan voter a voting receipt with a printed designation identifying it as a nonpartisan ballot.

3. The member of the election board shall: (a) Direct the nonpartisan voter to a mechanical recording device containing a list of offices and candidates setting forth only the nonpartisan ballot; or (b) Direct the nonpartisan voter to a mechanical recording device containing a list of offices and candidates arranged for a partisan ballot, instruct the voter to vote only the nonpartisan section of the list and advise the voter that any votes the voter may cast in the partisan section will not be counted.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.040 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.040
“Clerk” defined
Status: in_force

“ Clerk ” means the election board officer designated or assigned to make the record of the election in the roster, tally list and challenge list in the precinct, district or polling place in which such officer is appointed.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293C.365 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293C / Section 293C.365
Accounting for all paper ballots before counting of votes begins
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in NRS 293C.26331 , a counting board in any precinct, district or polling place in which paper ballots are used may not begin to count the votes until all ballots used or unused are accounted for.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293D.220 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293D / Section 293D.220
Covered voter’s registration address; assignment of precinct
Status: in_force

In registering to vote, a covered voter shall use and must be assigned to the precinct of the address of the last place of residence of the covered voter in this State or, in the case of a dependent, the address of the last place of residence in this State of the parent or legal guardian of the covered voter. If the last place of residence in this State has not been assigned a street address, the address at which the covered voter resides for purposes of this section is a description of the location at which the voter actually resides. The description must identify the location with sufficient specificity to allow the county clerk to assign the location to a precinct.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.446 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.446
Compensation of officer of election board for delivery of election returns to county or city clerk
Status: in_force

1. The election board officer who delivers the package containing the election returns must be paid the amount expended by the officer in paying the postage on the package, and 15 cents per mile for going to and 15 cents per mile for returning from the post office or the office of the county or city clerk, in the same manner and out of the same fund as other election expenses are paid.

2. No mileage may be paid unless the total distance necessarily traveled in going and returning is greater than 2 miles.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293B.285 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293B / Section 293B.285
Visibility and placement of mechanical recording devices
Status: in_force

The open part of the booth containing the mechanical recording device and every part of the polling place must be in plain view of the election officers and watchers. The booth must be placed at least 4 feet from the poll clerk's table.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.908 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.908
Certain persons who may request personal information to be kept confidential
Status: in_force

1. The following persons may request that personal information contained in the records of the Secretary of State or a county or city clerk be kept confidential: (a) Any justice or judge in this State. (b) Any senior justice or senior judge in this State. (c) Any court-appointed master in this State. (d) Any clerk of a court, court administrator or court executive officer in this State. (e) Any county or city clerk or registrar of voters charged with the powers and duties relating to elections and any deputy appointed by such county or city clerk or registrar of voters in the elections division of the county or city. (f) Any peace officer or retired peace officer. (g) Any prosecutor. (h) Any state or county public defender. (i) Any person employed by the Office of the Attorney General who prosecutes or defends actions on behalf of the State of Nevada or any agency in the Executive Department of the State Government. (j) Any person, including without limitation, a social worker, employed by this State or a political subdivision of this State who as part of his or her normal job responsibilities: (1) Interacts with the public; and (2) Performs tasks related to child welfare services or child protective services or tasks that expose the person to comparable dangers. (k) Any county manager in this State. (l) Any inspector, officer or investigator employed by this State or a political subdivision of this State designated by his or her employer: (1) Who possess specialized training in code enforcement; (2) Who, as part of his or her normal job responsibilities, interacts with the public; and (3) Whose primary duties are the performance of tasks related to code enforcement. (m) The spouse, domestic partner or minor child of a person described in paragraphs (a) to (l), inclusive. (n) The surviving spouse, domestic partner or minor child of a person described in paragraphs (a) to (l), inclusive, who was killed in the performance of his or her duties.

2. As used in this section: (a) “ Child protective services ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 432B.042 . (b) “ Child welfare services ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 432B.044 . (c) “ Code enforcement ” means the enforcement of laws, ordinances or codes regulating public nuisances or the public health, safety and welfare. (d) “ Peace officer ” means: (1) Any person upon whom some or all of the powers of a peace officer are conferred pursuant to NRS 289.150 to 289.360 , inclusive; and (2) Any person: (I) Who resides in this State; (II) Whose primary duties are to enforce the law; and (III) Who is employed by a law enforcement agency of the Federal Government, including, without limitation, a ranger for the National Park Service and an agent employed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Secret Service, United States Department of Homeland Security or United States Department of the Treasury. (e) “ Prosecutor ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 241A.030 . (f) “ Social worker ” means any person licensed under chapter 641B of NRS .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293C.725 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293C / Section 293C.725
Training on forensic signature verification required for local election officials
Status: in_force

At least once each year, each city clerk and all members of his or her staff whose duties include administering an election must complete a training class on forensic signature verification that is approved by the Secretary of State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 298.670 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 298 / Section 298.670
Requirements for providing notice of presidential preference primary election
Status: in_force

1. The Secretary of State shall forward to each county clerk the name, party affiliation and mailing address of each qualified candidate whose name must appear on the ballot for the presidential preference primary election.

2. Immediately upon receipt by the county clerk of the list of qualified candidates, the county clerk shall publish a notice of the presidential preference primary election in a newspaper of general circulation in the county once a week for 2 successive weeks. If no such newspaper is published in the county, the publication may be made in a newspaper of general circulation published in the nearest Nevada county. The notice must contain: (a) The date of the presidential preference primary election; (b) The major political parties that have qualified candidates who will be on the ballot at the presidential preference primary election; (c) The location of the polling places in the county, including, without limitation, polling places for early voting by personal appearance; and (d) The hours during which the polling places in the county will be open for voting during the period for early voting and the day of the presidential preference primary election.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.1276 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.1276
County clerk to forward number of signatures to Secretary of State; notice of failure to file required number of signatures; handling of petition; regulations
Status: in_force

1. Within 4 days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, after the submission of a petition containing signatures which are required to be verified pursuant to NRS 293.128 , 295.056 , 298.109 , 306.035 or 306.110 , and within 2 days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, after the submission of a petition containing signatures which are required to be verified pursuant to NRS 293.172 or 293.200 , the county clerk shall determine the total number of signatures affixed to the documents and, in the case of a petition for initiative or referendum proposing a constitutional amendment or statewide measure, shall tally the number of signatures for each petition district contained fully or partially within the county and forward that information to the Secretary of State.

2. If the Secretary of State finds that the total number of signatures filed with all the county clerks is less than 100 percent of the required number of registered voters, the Secretary of State shall so notify the person who submitted the petition and the county clerks and no further action may be taken in regard to the petition. If the petition is a petition to recall a county, district or municipal officer, the Secretary of State shall also notify the officer with whom the petition is to be filed.

3. After the petition is submitted to the county clerk, it must not be handled by any other person except by an employee of the county clerk's office until it is filed with the Secretary of State.

4. The Secretary of State may adopt regulations establishing procedures to carry out the provisions of this section.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293C.3032 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293C / Section 293C.3032
City clerks authorized to establish polling places as vote centers where eligible voters in city may vote on election day
Status: in_force

1. A city clerk may establish one or more polling places in the city where any person entitled to vote in the city by personal appearance may do so on the day of the primary city election or general city election.

2. Any person entitled to vote in the city by personal appearance may do so at any polling place established pursuant to subsection 1.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293D.410 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293D / Section 293D.410
Use of federal write-in absentee ballot
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a covered voter may use the federal write-in absentee ballot, in accordance with section 103 of the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, 52 U.S.C. § 20303 , to vote for all offices and ballot measures in an election.

2. If the covered voter indicates on the federal write-in absentee ballot that he or she is residing overseas indefinitely, the covered voter may only use the federal write-in absentee ballot to vote for federal offices.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 295.210 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 295 / Section 295.210
Certification of sufficiency of petition; review of certification
Status: in_force

1. Within 20 days after the petition is submitted to the city clerk pursuant to NRS 295.205 , the city clerk shall complete a certificate as to its sufficiency.

2. If a petition is certified sufficient, or if a petition is certified insufficient and the petitioners' committee does not elect to request council review under subsection 3 within the time required, the city clerk must promptly present the city clerk’s certificate to the council and the certificate is a final determination as to the sufficiency of the petition.

3. If a petition has been certified insufficient, the committee may, within 2 days after receiving the copy of the certificate, file a request that it be reviewed by the council. The council shall review the certificate at its next meeting following the filing of the request and approve or disapprove it, and the council's determination is a final determination as to the sufficiency of the petition.

4. 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. § 293.198 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.198
Each department of Justice Court constitutes separate office for nomination and election
Status: in_force

In any township which has more than one justice of the peace, each department is a separate office for the purposes of nominating and electing the justice of the peace of that department.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293C.542 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293C / Section 293C.542
Authority of governing body to publish list of registered voters
Status: in_force

The governing body of a city may cause a list of the electors registered to vote at any city election to be published.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.0771 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.0771
“Presidential preference primary election” defined
Status: in_force

“ Presidential preference primary election ” means an election held in a presidential election year pursuant to NRS 298.600 to 298.720 , inclusive, to determine the preferences of the registered voters of a major political party regarding the party's nominee for President of the United States.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293C.3583 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293C / Section 293C.3583
Preparation of mechanical recording devices before polls open each 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, the election board shall, before the polls open on each day during that period:

1. Prepare each mechanical recording device for voting.

2. Ensure that each mechanical recording device will not register any ballots which were previously voted on the mechanical recording device as having been voted on that day.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.176 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.176
When candidacy for major political party prohibited; exception
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, no person may be a candidate of a major political party for partisan office in any election if the person has changed: (a) The designation of his or her political party affiliation; or (b) His or her designation of political party from nonpartisan to a designation of a political party affiliation, on an application to register to vote in the State of Nevada or in any other state during the time beginning on December 31 preceding the closing filing date for that election and ending on the date of that election whether or not the person's previous registration was still effective at the time of the change in party designation.

2. The provisions of subsection 1 do not apply to any person who is a candidate of a political party that is not organized pursuant to NRS 293.171 on the December 31 next preceding the closing filing date for the election.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.1278 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.1278
Qualification or disqualification of petition upon receipt of certificates or amended certificates by Secretary of State
Status: in_force

1. If the certificates received by the Secretary of State from all the county clerks establish that the number of valid signatures is less than 90 percent of the required number of registered voters, the petition shall be deemed to have failed to qualify, and the Secretary of State shall immediately so notify the petitioners and the county clerks.

2. If those certificates establish that the number of valid signatures is equal to or more than the sum of 100 percent of the number of registered voters needed to make the petition sufficient plus the total number of requests to remove a name received by the county clerks pursuant to NRS 295.055 or pursuant to NRS 306.015 for a petition to recall a public officer who holds a statewide office, if applicable, and, in the case of a petition for initiative or referendum proposing a constitutional amendment or statewide measure, that the petition has the minimum number of signatures required for each petition district, the petition shall be deemed to qualify as of the date of receipt by the Secretary of State of those certificates, and the Secretary of State shall immediately so notify the petitioners and the county clerks.

3. If the certificates establish that the petitioners have 100 percent or more of the number of registered voters needed to make the petition sufficient but the petition fails to qualify pursuant to subsection 2, each county clerk who received a request to remove a name pursuant to NRS 295.055 or pursuant to NRS 306.015 for a petition to recall a public officer who holds a statewide office, if applicable, shall remove each name as requested, amend the certificate and transmit the amended certificate to the Secretary of State. If the amended certificates establish that the petitioners have 100 percent or more of the number of registered voters needed to make the petition sufficient and, in the case of a petition for initiative or referendum proposing a constitutional amendment or statewide measure, that the petition has the minimum number of signatures required for each petition district, the petition shall be deemed to qualify as of the date of receipt by the Secretary of State of the amended certificates, and the Secretary of State shall immediately so notify the petitioners and the county clerks.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.079 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.079
“Primary city election” defined
Status: in_force

“ Primary city election ” means an election held pursuant to NRS 293C.175 . The term includes a primary municipal election held pursuant to the provisions of a special charter of an incorporated city.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.204 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.204
Period for filing declaration of candidacy for special election
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in NRS 306.110 , if a special election is held pursuant to the provisions of this title, the Secretary of State shall prescribe the period during which a candidate must file a declaration of candidacy with the appropriate filing officer and pay the filing fee required by NRS 293.193 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 294A.410 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 294A / Section 294A.410
Enforcement of chapter: Reporting of alleged violations; institution of court proceedings; notice of alleged violation; investigation; order compelling compliance with subpoena
Status: in_force

1. If it appears that the provisions of this chapter have been violated, the Secretary of State may: (a) Conduct an investigation concerning the alleged violation and cause the appropriate proceedings to be instituted and prosecuted in the First Judicial District Court; or (b) Refer the alleged violation to the Attorney General. The Attorney General shall investigate the alleged violation and institute and prosecute the appropriate proceedings in the First Judicial District Court without delay.

2. A person who believes that any provision of this chapter has been violated may notify the Secretary of State, in writing, of the alleged violation. The notice must be signed by the person alleging the violation and include: (a) The full name and address of the person alleging the violation; (b) A clear and concise statement of facts sufficient to establish that the alleged violation occurred; (c) Any evidence substantiating the alleged violation; (d) A certification by the person alleging the violation that the facts alleged in the notice are true to the best knowledge and belief of that person; and (e) Any other information in support of the alleged violation.

3. As soon as practicable after receiving a notice of an alleged violation pursuant to subsection 2, the Secretary of State shall provide a copy of the notice and any accompanying information to the person, if any, alleged in the notice to have committed the violation. Any response submitted to the notice must be accompanied by a short statement of the grounds, if any, for objecting to the alleged violation and include any evidence substantiating the objection.

4. If the Secretary of State determines, based on a notice of an alleged violation received pursuant to subsection 2, that reasonable suspicion exists that a violation of this chapter has occurred, the Secretary of State may conduct an investigation of the alleged violation.

5. If a notice of an alleged violation is received pursuant to subsection 2 not later than 180 days after the general election or special election for the office or ballot question to which the notice pertains, the Secretary of State, when conducting an investigation of the alleged violation pursuant to subsection 4, may subpoena witnesses and require the production by subpoena of any books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, agreements or other documents or records that the Secretary of State or a designated officer or employee of the Secretary of State determines are relevant or material to the investigation and are in the possession of: (a) Any person alleged in the notice to have committed the violation; or (b) If the notice does not include the name of a person alleged to have committed the violation, any person who the Secretary of State or a designated officer or employee of the Secretary of State has reasonable cause to believe produced or disseminated the materials that are the subject of the notice.

6. If a person fails to testify or produce any documents or records in accordance with a subpoena issued pursuant to subsection 5, the Secretary of State or designated officer or employee may apply to the court for an order compelling compliance. A request for an order of compliance may be addressed to: (a) The district court in and for the county where service may be obtained on the person refusing to testify or produce the documents or records, if the person is subject to service of process in this State; or (b) A court of another state having jurisdiction over the person refusing to testify or produce the documents or records, if the person is not subject to service of process in this State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 306.040 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 306 / Section 306.040
Notification that number of signatures is sufficient; procedure for striking name from petition within certain time after completion of signature verification; issuance of call for special election; legal challenge to petition
Status: in_force

1. Upon determining that the number of signatures on a petition to recall is sufficient pursuant to NRS 293.1276 to 293.1279 , inclusive, the Secretary of State shall notify the county clerk, the filing officer and the public officer who is the subject of the petition.

2. A person who signs a petition to recall may request the filing officer to strike the person's name from the petition on or before the date that is the later of: (a) Ten days, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays excluded, after the verification of signatures is complete; or (b) The date a complaint is filed pursuant to subsection 6.

3. If the filing officer receives a request pursuant to subsection 2, the filing officer must strike the name of the person from the petition. If the filing officer receives a sufficient number of requests to strike names from the petition such that the petition no longer contains enough valid signatures, the filing officer shall not issue a call for a special election, and a special election must not be held to recall the public officer who is the subject of the petition.

4. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, not sooner than 20 days and not later than 30 days, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays excluded, after the Secretary of State completes the notification required by subsection 1, if a complaint is not filed pursuant to subsection 6, the filing officer shall issue a call for a special election in the jurisdiction in which the public officer who is the subject of the petition was elected to determine whether the people will recall the public officer.

5. The call for a special election pursuant to subsection 4 or 7 must include, without limitation: (a) The last day on which a person may register to vote in order to qualify to vote in the special election pursuant to NRS 293.560 or 293C.527 ; and (b) The last day on which a petition to nominate other candidates for the office may be filed.

6. The legal sufficiency of the petition, including without limitation, the validity of signatures on the petition, may be challenged by filing a complaint in district court not later than 15 days, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays excluded, after the Secretary of State completes the notification required by subsection 1. All affidavits and documents in support of the challenge must be filed with the complaint. The court shall set the matter for hearing not later than 30 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.

7. Upon the conclusion of the hearing, if the court determines that the petition is legally sufficient, it shall order the filing officer to issue a call for a special election in the jurisdiction in which the public officer who is the subject of the petition was elected to determine whether the people will recall the public officer. If the court determines that the petition is not legally sufficient, it shall order the filing officer to cease any further proceedings regarding the petition.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.393 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.393
Preparation of abstracts of votes cast at general election or certain other elections; preparation and delivery of certificates of election for certain offices
Status: in_force

1. On or before the 10th day after any general election or any other election at which votes are cast for any United States Senator, Representative in Congress, member of the Legislature or any state officer who is elected statewide, the board of county commissioners shall open the returns of votes cast and make abstracts of the votes.

2. Abstracts of votes must be prepared in the manner prescribed by the Secretary of State by regulation.

3. The county clerk shall make out a certificate of election to each of the persons having the highest number of votes for the district, county and township offices.

4. Each certificate must be delivered to the person elected upon application at the office of the county clerk.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 294A.382 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 294A / Section 294A.382
Secretary of State prohibited from requesting or requiring listing of certain small expenditures or campaign expenses
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State shall not request or require a candidate, person, committee or political party to list each of the expenditures or campaign expenses of $100 or less on a form designed and made available pursuant to NRS 294A.373 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.035 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.035
“Challenge list” defined
Status: in_force

“Challenge list” means a form furnished election board officers to be used in making a record of all challenges.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 294A.225 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 294A / Section 294A.225
Registration; publication of information relating to registration
Status: in_force

1. A nonprofit corporation shall, before it engages in any of the following activities in this State, submit the names, addresses and telephone numbers of its officers to the Secretary of State: (a) Soliciting or receiving contributions from any other person, group or entity; (b) Making contributions to candidates or other persons; or (c) Making expenditures, designed to affect the outcome of any primary election, general election or special election or question on the ballot.

2. The Secretary of State shall include on the Secretary of State's Internet website the information submitted pursuant to subsection 1.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293C.3033 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293C / Section 293C.3033
Requirements for providing notice of locations of vote centers; exceptions; limitations on establishing additional vote centers after such notice
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, if a city clerk establishes one or more polling places pursuant to NRS 293C.3032 , the city clerk must: (a) Publish during the week before the election in a newspaper of general circulation a notice of the location of each such polling place. (b) Post a list of the location of each such polling place on any bulletin board used for posting notice of meetings of the governing body of the city. The list must be posted continuously for a period beginning not later than the fifth business day before the election and ending at 7 p.m. on the day of the election. The city clerk shall make copies of the list available to the public during the period of posting in reasonable quantities without charge.

2. The provisions of subsection 1 do not apply if every polling place in the city is designated as a polling place where any person entitled to vote in the city by personal appearance may do so on the day of the primary city election or general city election.

3. No additional polling place may be established pursuant to NRS 293C.3032 after the publication pursuant to this section, except in the case of an emergency and if approved by the Secretary of State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293B.330 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293B / Section 293B.330
Duties of election board upon and after closing of polls; public may observe handling of ballots
Status: in_force

1. Upon closing of the polls, the election board shall: (a) Secure all mechanical recording devices against further voting. (b) If a mechanical voting system is used whereby votes are directly recorded electronically: (1) Ensure that each mechanical recording device: (I) Provides a record printed on paper of the total number of votes recorded on the device for each candidate and for or against each measure; and (II) Transfers the ballots voted on that device to the storage device required pursuant to NRS 293B.084 . (2) Count the number of ballots voted at the polling place. (3) Account for all ballots on the statement of ballots. (4) Place all records printed on paper provided by the mechanical recording devices, all storage devices which store the ballots voted on the mechanical recording devices, and any other records, reports and materials as directed by the county clerk into the container provided by the county clerk to transport those items to a central counting place and seal the container. (c) Record the number of voters on a form provided by the county clerk.

2. If a difference exists between the number of voters and the number of ballots voted, the election board shall report the difference and any known reasons for the difference, in writing, to the county clerk.

3. After closing the polls, the election board shall: (a) Compare the quantity of the supplies furnished by the county clerk with the inventory of those supplies; and (b) Note any shortages.

4. The county clerk shall allow members of the general public to observe the handling of the ballots pursuant to subsection 1 if those members do not interfere with the handling of the ballots.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293C.370 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293C / Section 293C.370
Counting of votes cast for deceased candidate
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in NRS 293C.190 :

1. Whenever a candidate whose name appears upon the ballot at a primary city election dies after 5 p.m. on 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 city election receives the number of votes required to receive the nomination to the office for which he or she was a candidate, the nomination is filled by the person who received the next highest vote for the nomination in the primary election.

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

4. If the deceased candidate on the ballot at the general city 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 created must be filled in the same manner as if the candidate had died after taking office for that term.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293B.033 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293B / Section 293B.033
“Mechanical voting system” defined
Status: in_force

“ Mechanical voting system ” means a system of voting whereby a voter may cast a vote:

1. On 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; or

2. By marking a paper ballot which is subsequently counted on an electronic tabulator, counting device or computer.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 294A.112 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 294A / Section 294A.112
Making or assisting in making contribution in name of another person prohibited; accepting contribution made by person in name of another person prohibited; making contribution to committee for political action with knowledge and intent to circumvent contribution limit prohibited
Status: in_force

1. A person shall not: (a) Make a contribution in the name of another person; (b) Knowingly allow his or her name to be used to cause a contribution to be made in the name of another person or assist in the making of a contribution in the name of another person; (c) Knowingly assist a person to make a contribution in the name of another person; (d) Knowingly accept a contribution made by a person in the name of another person; or (e) Make a contribution to a committee for political action with the knowledge and intent that the committee for political action will contribute that money to a specific candidate which, in combination with the total contributions already made by the person for the same election, would violate the limitations on contributions set forth in this chapter.

2. As used in this section, “ make a contribution in the name of another person ” includes, without limitation: (a) Giving money or an item of value, all or part of which was provided or reimbursed to the contributor by another person, without disclosing the source of the money or item of value to the recipient at the time the contribution is made; and (b) Giving money or an item of value, all or part of which belongs to the person who is giving the money or item of value, and claiming that the money or item of value belongs to another person.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.5727 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.5727
Preregistration and registration by application as part of certain transactions with Department; procedure for incomplete application; use of forms submitted to Department to correct information on previous application; regulations
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the Department of Motor Vehicles shall provide an application to preregister or register to vote to each person who applies for the issuance or renewal of any type of driver's license or identification card issued by the Department.

2. The county clerk shall use the applications to preregister or register to vote which are signed and completed pursuant to subsection 1 to preregister or register an applicant to vote or to correct the preregistration or registration of the applicant, as applicable. An application that is not signed must not be used to preregister or register or correct the preregistration or registration of the applicant.

3. For the purposes of this section, each employee specifically authorized to do so by the Director of the Department may oversee the completion of an application. The authorized employee shall check the application for completeness and verify the information required by the application. Each application must include a duplicate copy or receipt to be retained by the applicant upon completion of the form. The Department shall, except as otherwise provided in this subsection, forward each application on a weekly basis to the county clerk or, if applicable, to the registrar of voters of the county in which the applicant resides. The applications must be forwarded daily during the 2 weeks immediately preceding the last day to register to vote by mail pursuant to NRS 293.560 or 293C.527 , as applicable.

4. The Department is not required to provide an application to register to vote pursuant to subsection 1 to a person who declines to apply to register to vote pursuant to this section and submits to the Department a written form that meets the requirements of 52 U.S.C. § 20506(a)(6) . Information related to the declination to apply to register to vote must not be used for any purpose other than voter registration.

5. The county clerk shall accept any application to: (a) Preregister to vote at any time. (b) Register to vote which is obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles pursuant to this section and completed by the last day to register to vote by mail pursuant to NRS 293.560 or 293C.527 , as applicable, if the county clerk receives the application not later than 5 days after that date.

6. Upon receipt of an application, the county clerk or field registrar of voters shall determine whether the application is complete. If the county clerk or field registrar of voters determines that the application is complete, he or she shall notify the applicant and the applicant shall be deemed to be preregistered or registered as of the date of the submission of the application. If the county clerk or field registrar of voters determines that the application is not complete, he or she shall notify the applicant of the additional information required. The applicant shall be deemed to be preregistered or registered as of the date of the initial submission of the application if the additional information is provided within 15 days after the notice for the additional information is mailed. If the applicant has not provided the additional information within 15 days after the notice for the additional information is mailed, the incomplete application is void. Any notification required by this subsection must be given by mail at the mailing address on the application not more than 7 working days after the determination is made concerning whether the application is complete.

7. The county clerk shall use any form submitted to the Department to correct information on a driver's license or identification card to correct information on a previous application to preregister or register unless the person indicates on the form that the correction is not to be used for the purposes of preregistration or voter registration. The Department shall forward each such form to the county clerk or, if applicable, to the registrar of voters of the county in which the person resides in the same manner provided by subsection 3 for applications to preregister or register to vote.

8. Upon receipt of a form to correct information, the county clerk shall compare the information to that contained in the database created by the Secretary of State pursuant to NRS 293.675 . The county clerk shall correct the information to reflect any changes indicated on the form. After making any changes, the county clerk shall notify the person by mail that the records have been corrected.

9. The Secretary of State shall, with the approval of the Director, adopt regulations to: (a) Establish any procedure necessary to provide a person who applies to preregister to vote or an elector who applies to register to vote pursuant to this section the opportunity to do so; (b) Prescribe the contents of any forms or applications which the Department is required to distribute pursuant to this section; and (c) Provide for the transfer of the completed applications of preregistration or registration from the Department to the appropriate county clerk.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.190 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.190
Certification of names of persons nominated at primary election
Status: in_force

Not later than 15 days after the primary election at which candidates are nominated for any public office:

1. The Secretary of State shall certify to each county clerk the name of each person nominated and the title of the office for which he or she is nominated for all candidates required to file declarations, certificates and acceptances of candidacies in the Office of the Secretary of State; and

2. Each county clerk shall certify to the Secretary of State the name of each person nominated and the title of the office for which he or she is nominated for all candidates required to file declarations, certificates and acceptances of candidacies in the office of the county clerk.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293B.053 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293B / Section 293B.053
Applicability of chapter to city elections
Status: in_force

The provisions of this chapter, not inconsistent with the provisions of a city charter, apply to city elections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.010 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.010
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this title, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 293.016 to 293.121 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.080 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.080
“Primary election” defined
Status: in_force

“Primary election” means the election held pursuant to NRS 293.175 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.563 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.563
Preparation and delivery of rosters to polling place
Status: in_force

1. During the interval between the closing of registration and the election, the county clerk shall prepare for: (a) Each polling place: (1) A roster containing the registered voters eligible to vote at the polling place; and (2) A roster designated for electors who apply to register to vote or apply to vote at the polling place pursuant to NRS 293.5772 to 293.5887 , inclusive; and (b) Each polling place established pursuant to NRS 293.3072 or 293C.3032 a roster containing the registered voters eligible to vote in the county or city, respectively.

2. The rosters must be delivered or caused to be delivered by the county or city clerk to an election board officer of the proper polling place before the opening of the polls.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.423 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.423
Recount of ballots at hearing of contest
Status: in_force

At the hearing of any contest, the ballots may be opened and a recount made, in the presence of the parties or their representatives, of the votes cast for the various candidates for the contested office.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.223 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.223
Notice of unwillingness to serve as officer or trainee; appointment of replacement
Status: in_force

If any person appointed to serve as an election board officer pursuant to NRS 293.217 or as a trainee pursuant to NRS 293.2175 is unwilling to serve as appointed, the person shall notify the county clerk within 5 days after receipt of the notification that he or she is unwilling to serve, whereupon the county clerk shall appoint some other registered voter to serve at the election.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.3561 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.3561
County clerk to establish criteria for selection of permanent and temporary polling places for early voting by personal appearance
Status: in_force

1. The permanent and temporary polling places for early voting by personal appearance must satisfy the criteria to be used to select permanent and temporary polling places for early voting by personal appearance provided by the county clerk pursuant to subsection 2.

2. The county clerk shall: (a) Provide by rule or regulation for the criteria to be used to select permanent and temporary polling places for early voting by personal appearance; and (b) At a meeting of the board of county commissioners, inform the board of the sites selected as permanent and temporary polling places for early voting by personal appearance.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 294A.341 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 294A / Section 294A.341
Persuasive poll concerning candidate: Identification of person or entity requesting or paying for poll required
Status: in_force

1. If a candidate, political party, committee sponsored by a political party or committee for political action requests or compensates a person to: (a) Conduct or cause to be conducted a persuasive poll by telephone concerning a candidate; or (b) Produce automated or computerized messages by telephone to conduct a persuasive poll concerning a candidate, the person conducting the poll shall, at the end of the poll, disclose the name and telephone number of the candidate, political party, committee sponsored by a political party or committee for political action that requested or compensated the person for the poll.

2. As used in this section, “persuasive poll” means the canvassing of persons, by means other than an established method of scientific sampling, by asking questions or offering information concerning a candidate which is designed to provide information that is negative or derogatory about the candidate or the candidate’s family. The term does not include a poll that is conducted only to measure the public's opinion about or reaction to an issue, fact or theme.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.395 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.395
Transmission of copy of certified abstract of votes and mechanized report to Secretary of State; canvass of vote by justices of Supreme Court; Governor to grant certificates of election and issue proclamations
Status: in_force

1. The board of county commissioners, after making the abstract of votes as provided in NRS 293.393 , shall cause the county clerk to certify the abstract and, by an order made and entered in the minutes of its proceedings, to make: (a) A copy of the certified abstract; and (b) A mechanized report of that abstract in compliance with regulations adopted by the Secretary of State, and forthwith transmit them to the Secretary of State.

2. On the fourth Tuesday of November after each general election, the justices of the Supreme Court, or a majority thereof, shall meet with the Secretary of State, and shall open and canvass the vote for the number of presidential electors to which this State may be entitled, United States Senator, Representative in Congress, members of the Legislature, state officers who are elected statewide or by district, district judges, or district officers whose districts include area in more than one county and for and against any question submitted.

3. The Governor shall issue certificates of election to and commission the persons having the highest number of votes and shall issue proclamations declaring the election of those persons.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 295.200 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 295 / Section 295.200
Registered voters' power of initiative and referendum concerning city ordinances
Status: in_force

The registered voters of a city may:

1. Propose ordinances to the council and, if the council fails to adopt an ordinance so proposed without change in substance, adopt or reject it at the next general city election or general election.

2. Require reconsideration by the council of any adopted ordinance and, if the council fails to repeal an ordinance so reconsidered, approve or reject it at the next general city election or general election.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.119 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.119
“Undervote” defined
Status: in_force

“ Undervote ” means a ballot that has been cast by a voter but shows no legally valid selection for any candidate for a particular office or for a ballot question.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293B.340 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293B / Section 293B.340
Intermediate point may be designated as receiving center; handling procedures
Status: in_force

The county or city clerk may provide that an intermediate point other than the central counting place be designated as a receiving center for ballots in transit. In that case, he or she shall appoint officers to inspect seals, issue receipts, maintain logs and effect the final transportation of ballots to the central counting place.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.900 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.900
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in NRS 293.900 to 293.920 , inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 293.902 and 293.904 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293B.010 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293B / Section 293B.010
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 293B.027 , 293B.032 and 293B.033 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.415 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.415
Depositions in election contests; trial and submission of matter
Status: in_force

Any party to a contest may take the deposition of any witness. The matter shall be tried and submitted so far as may be possible upon depositions and written or oral argument as the court may order.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 306.060 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 306 / Section 306.060
Ballots for special election: Printing ballots when public officer fails to furnish justification for course in office; printing reason for demanding recall and public officer’s justification on sample ballots when mechanical voting system used
Status: in_force

1. If the officer against whom the petition is filed furnishes no justification of the officer’s course in office, none need appear on the ballot at the election upon the officer’s recall.

2. Where a mechanical voting system is used, the reason for demanding the recall of the officer and the officer's justification need not be printed on the ballot, but must be printed on sample ballots, which must be presented to registered voters upon their application to vote.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293B.240 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293B / Section 293B.240
Testing of mechanical recording device by clerk
Status: in_force

In preparing a mechanical recording device for an election, the county or city clerk shall, according to the printed directions furnished, thoroughly test the device and arrange it so that it will in every particular meet with the requirements for voting and counting at the election.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293C.3568 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293C / Section 293C.3568
Period for early voting; days and hours for early voting at permanent polling places
Status: in_force

1. The period for early voting by personal appearance begins the third Saturday preceding a primary city election or general city election, and extends through the Friday before election day, Sundays and federal holidays excepted.

2. The city 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.

3. A permanent polling place for early voting must remain open: (a) On Monday through Friday during the period of early voting for at least 8 hours during such hours as the city 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 city clerk may establish. (c) If the city clerk includes a Sunday that falls within the period for early voting pursuant to subsection 2, during such hours as the city clerk may establish.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293C.2685 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293C / Section 293C.2685
Polling place not to be established in any building named for candidate appearing on ballot
Status: in_force

A polling place for an election must not be established in any building or other structure named for a candidate whose name appears on a ballot for that election.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.397 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.397
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 office because of any contest of election filed in the election or any defect or informality in the returns of any election, if it can be ascertained with reasonable certainty from the returns what office is intended and who is entitled to the certificate or commission.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 294A.330 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 294A / Section 294A.330
Use of term “reelect” in campaign
Status: in_force

A person shall not use the term “reelect” in any material, statement or publication supporting the election of a candidate unless the candidate:

1. Was elected to the identical office with the same district number, if any, in the most recent election to fill that office; and

2. Is serving and has served continuously in that office from the beginning of the term to which the candidate was elected.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293C.545 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293C / Section 293C.545
City required to compensate county registrar for certain services; payment from city general fund
Status: in_force

1. As full compensation for all services rendered pursuant to the provisions of NRS 293C.120 and 293C.535 to 293C.542 , inclusive, the county registrar is entitled to receive on behalf of the county the sum of 15 cents for each name of an elector copied, regardless of the number of times each name is copied.

2. The account of the county registrar: (a) Is a claim against the city. (b) Must be made out so as to indicate clearly the number of names copied. (c) Must be sworn to and filed with the governing body of the city.

3. The claim, including all other just and reasonable demands of other persons for books, advertising and supplies necessarily incurred in carrying out the provisions of NRS 293C.120 and 293C.535 to 293C.542 , inclusive, must be audited and paid out of the general fund of the city.

4. All money received by the county registrar pursuant to this section must be deposited for credit to the general fund of the county.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.200 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.200
Independent candidates: Qualification; petition of candidacy; time limit for challenge; declaration of candidacy
Status: in_force

1. An independent candidate for partisan office must file with the appropriate filing officer as set forth in NRS 293.185 : (a) A copy of the petition of candidacy that he or she intends to subsequently circulate for signatures. The copy must be filed not earlier than the January 2 preceding the date of the election and not later than 10 working days before the last day to file the petition pursuant to subsection 4. The copy of the petition must be filed with the appropriate filing officer before the petition may be circulated for signatures. (b) Either of the following: (1) A petition of candidacy signed by a number of registered voters equal to at least 1 percent of the total number of ballots cast in: (I) This State for that office at the last preceding general election in which a person was elected to that office, if the office is a statewide office; (II) The county for that office at the last preceding general election in which a person was elected to that office, if the office is a county office; or (III) The district for that office at the last preceding general election in which a person was elected to that office, if the office is a district office. (2) A petition of candidacy signed by 250 registered voters if the candidate is a candidate for statewide office, or signed by 100 registered voters if the candidate is a candidate for any office other than a statewide office.

2. The petition may consist of more than one document. Each document must bear the name of the county in which it was circulated, and only registered voters of that county may sign the document. If the office is not a statewide office, only the registered voters of the county, district or municipality in question may sign the document. The documents that are circulated for signature in a county must be submitted to that county clerk for verification in the manner prescribed in NRS 293.1276 to 293.1279 , inclusive, not later than 10 working days before the last day to file the petition pursuant to subsection 4. Each person who signs the petition shall add to his or her signature the address of the place at which the person actually resides, the date that he or she signs the petition and the name of the county where he or she is registered to vote. The person who circulates each document of the petition shall sign an affidavit attesting that the signatures on the document are genuine to the best of his or her knowledge and belief and were signed in his or her presence by persons registered to vote in that county.

3. The petition of candidacy may state the principle, if any, which the person qualified represents.

4. Petitions of candidacy must be filed not earlier than the first Monday in March preceding the general election and not later than 5 p.m. on the third Friday in June.

5. No petition of candidacy may contain the name of more than one candidate for each office to be filled.

6. A person may not file as an independent candidate if he or she is proposing to run as the candidate of a political party.

7. The names of independent candidates must be placed on the general election ballot and must not appear on the primary election ballot.

8. If the sufficiency of the petition of the candidacy of any person seeking to qualify pursuant to this section is challenged, all affidavits and documents in support of the challenge must be filed not later than 5 p.m. on the fourth Friday in June. Any judicial proceeding resulting from the challenge must be set for hearing not more than 5 days after the fourth Friday in June.

9. Any challenge pursuant to subsection 8 must be filed with: (a) The First Judicial District Court if the petition of candidacy was filed with the Secretary of State. (b) The district court for the county where the petition of candidacy was filed if the petition was filed with a county clerk.

10. 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.

11. An independent candidate for partisan office must file a declaration of candidacy with the appropriate filing officer and pay the filing fee required by NRS 293.193 not earlier than the first Monday in March of the year in which the election is held and not later than 5 p.m. on the second Friday after the first Monday in March.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.916 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.916
Unlawful to obtain, disclose or use personal or confidential information in unauthorized manner
Status: in_force

1. A person shall not: (a) Make a false representation to obtain any information pursuant to NRS 293.900 to 293.914 , inclusive; or (b) Knowingly obtain or disclose information pursuant to NRS 293.900 to 293.914 , inclusive, for any use not authorized pursuant to NRS 293.900 to 293.914 , inclusive.

2. A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 295.061 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 295 / Section 295.061
Challenge to description of petition; challenge to legal sufficiency of petition
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, whether an initiative or referendum embraces but one subject and matters necessarily connected therewith and pertaining thereto, and the description of the effect of an initiative or referendum required pursuant to NRS 295.009 , may be challenged by filing a complaint in the First Judicial District Court not later than 15 days, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays excluded, after a copy of the petition is placed on file with the Secretary of State pursuant to NRS 295.015 . All affidavits and documents in support of the challenge must be filed with the complaint. The court shall set the matter for hearing not later than 15 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.

2. The legal sufficiency of a petition for initiative or referendum may be challenged by filing a complaint in district court not later than 7 days, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays excluded, after the petition is certified as sufficient by the Secretary of State. All affidavits and documents in support of the challenge must be filed with the complaint. The court shall set the matter for hearing not later than 15 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.

3. If a description of the effect of an initiative or referendum required pursuant to NRS 295.009 is challenged successfully pursuant to subsection 1 and such description is amended in compliance with the order of the court, the amended description may not be challenged.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.210 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.210
Establishment of new election precinct: Petition and conditions
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in NRS 293.208 , a new precinct may be established upon petition of 10 or more registered voters, permanently residing in the area sought to be constituted a precinct, stating that they reside more than 10 miles from any polling place in the county. If it appears to the satisfaction of the county clerk that not less than 50 registered voters reside in the area, the precinct may be established without regard to the distance which the registered voters reside from another polling place or precinct.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.370 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.370
Procedure for completion of tally lists
Status: in_force

When all the votes have been counted, the counting board officers shall produce a tally list organized by precinct and ballot type indicating the number of votes that each candidate received. The votes for and against any question submitted to the electors must be entered in the same manner.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293C.389 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293C / Section 293C.389
Inclusion of inactive voters in reports of votes prohibited
Status: in_force

The governing body of a city, a city clerk and any other person who prepares an abstract of votes or other report of votes pursuant to this chapter shall not include in that abstract or report a person designated as an inactive voter pursuant to paragraph (g) of subsection 1 of NRS 293.530 when determining the percentage of voters who have voted or the total number of voters.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.094 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.094
“Rejected ballot” defined
Status: in_force

“Rejected ballot” means a ballot that must not be counted because it is rejected by the election board or counting board for any reason required or authorized by this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293B.354 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293B / Section 293B.354
Clerk to submit plans to Secretary of State for accommodation of members of general public who observe delivery, counting, handling and processing of ballots
Status: in_force

1. The county clerk shall, not later than April 15 of each year in which a general election is held, submit to the Secretary of State for approval a written plan for the accommodation of members of the general public who observe the delivery, counting, handling and processing of ballots at a polling place, receiving center or central counting place.

2. The city clerk shall, not later than April 15 of each year in which a general city election is held, submit to the Secretary of State for approval a written plan for the accommodation of members of the general public who observe the delivery, counting, handling and processing of the ballots at a polling place, receiving center or central counting place.

3. Each plan must include: (a) The location of the central counting place and of each polling place and receiving center; (b) A procedure for the establishment of areas within each polling place and receiving center and the central counting place from which members of the general public may observe the activities set forth in subsections 1 and 2; (c) The requirements concerning the conduct of the members of the general public who observe the activities set forth in subsections 1 and 2; and (d) Any other provisions relating to the accommodation of members of the general public who observe the activities set forth in subsections 1 and 2 which the county or city clerk considers appropriate.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293C.200 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293C / Section 293C.200
Residency requirements for candidates; unlawful for candidates to make certain false statements
Status: in_force

1. In addition to any other requirement provided by law, no person may be a candidate for a city office unless, for at least the 30 days immediately preceding the date of the close of filing of declarations of candidacy for the office that the person seeks, the person has in accordance with NRS 281.050 , actually, as opposed to constructively, resided in the city or other area prescribed by law to which the office pertains and, if elected, over which he or she will have jurisdiction or which he or she will represent.

2. Any person who knowingly and willfully files a declaration of candidacy which contains a false statement regarding the person's residency in violation of this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.042 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.042
“Contest” defined
Status: in_force

“Contest” means an adversary proceeding between a candidate for a public office who has received the greatest number of votes and any other candidate for that office or, in certain cases, any registered voter of the appropriate political subdivision, for the purpose of determining the validity of an election.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293B.082 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293B / Section 293B.082
Record of votes cast; record printed on paper
Status: in_force

Each mechanical voting system must provide a record of the votes cast on that system. The record must be printed on paper.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.920 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.920
Civil penalties
Status: in_force

In addition to any penalty imposed pursuant to NRS 293.916 or 293.918 , the court may order a person who commits an act described in those sections to pay a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $2,500 for each act.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293B.090 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293B / Section 293B.090
Prevention of voting more than once
Status: in_force

A mechanical voting system must prevent the voter from voting for the same person more than once for the same office.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293C.635 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293C / Section 293C.635
Procedure for delivery of ballots and election materials to receiving center or central counting place; disposition of other materials; members of general public allowed to observe delivery
Status: in_force

1. At least two members of the election board shall deliver the sealed container to a receiving center or to the central counting place, as directed by the city clerk.

2. The members of the election board described in subsection 1 shall provide for the transportation or other disposition of all other supplies and election materials as directed by the city clerk.

3. Any member of the general public may observe the delivery of a sealed container to a receiving center or to the central counting place if he or she does not interfere with the delivery of the sealed container.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293C.655 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293C / Section 293C.655
Duties of ballot duplicating board
Status: in_force

The ballot duplicating board shall:

1. Receive damaged ballots pursuant to NRS 293C.645 , including ballots that have been torn, bent or mutilated.

2. Prepare on a distinctly colored, serially numbered ballot marked “duplicate” an exact copy of each damaged ballot.

3. Record the serial number of the duplicate ballot on the damaged original ballot and return the damaged and duplicate ballots to the appropriate ballot inspection board.

4. Hold aside the duplicated ballots for counting after all other ballots are counted if this procedure is directed by the city clerk.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.283 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.283
Identification of registered voter who is unable to sign name
Status: in_force

1. If, because of physical limitations, a registered voter is unable to sign his or her name in the roster or on a signature card as required by NRS 293.277 , the voter must be identified by: (a) Answering questions from the election board officer covering the personal data which is reported on the application to register to vote; (b) Providing the election board officer, orally or in writing, with other personal data which verifies the identity of the voter; or (c) Providing the election board officer with proof of identification as described in NRS 293.277 other than the voter registration card issued to the voter.

2. If the identity of the voter is verified, the election board officer shall indicate in the roster “Identified” by the voter's name.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.063 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.063
“Independent candidate” defined
Status: in_force

“Independent candidate” means a candidate who has been nominated for a partisan office but who is registered with no political party affiliation pursuant to the provisions of this title.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.1965 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.1965
Each office of judge of the Court of Appeals constitutes separate office for nomination and election
Status: in_force

For the purposes of elections only, the Secretary of State shall establish designations which separately identify each office of judge of the Court of Appeals. Before any person is allowed to file a declaration of candidacy for the office of judge of the Court of Appeals, the person shall designate the particular office for which he or she is declaring candidacy.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293C.26323 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293C / Section 293C.26323
Persons authorized to return mail ballot; unlawful acts relating to return of mail ballot; penalty
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, at the request of a voter whose mail ballot has been prepared by or on behalf of the voter, a person authorized by the voter may return the mail ballot on behalf of the voter by mail or personal delivery to the city clerk, or any ballot drop box established in the city, pursuant to NRS 293C.26321 .

2. Except for an election board officer in the course of the election board officer's official duties, a person shall not willfully: (a) Impede, obstruct, prevent or interfere with the return of a voter's mail ballot; (b) Deny a voter the right to return the voter's mail ballot; or (c) If the person receives the voter's mail ballot and authorization to return the mail ballot on behalf of the voter by mail or personal delivery, fail to return the mail ballot, unless otherwise authorized by the voter, by mail or personal delivery: (1) Before the end of the third day after the day of receipt, if the person receives the mail ballot from the voter four or more days before the day of the election; or (2) Before the deadline established by the United States Postal Service for the mail ballot to be postmarked on the day of the election or before the polls close on the day of the election, as applicable to the type of delivery, if the person receives the mail ballot from the voter three or fewer days before the day of the election.

3. A person who violates any provision of subsection 2 is guilty of a category E felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.275 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.275
Possession of certain rosters by election board required for performance of board's duties; required tests of electronic rosters before election
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, an election board may not perform its duty in serving registered voters at any polling place in any election provided for in this title, unless it has before it: (a) The roster designated for registered voters who apply to vote at the polling place; and (b) The roster designated for electors who apply to register to vote or apply to vote at the polling place pursuant to NRS 293.5772 to 293.5887 , inclusive.

2. For a polling place established pursuant to NRS 293.3072 , an election board may perform its duty in serving registered voters at the polling place in an election if the election board has before it the roster for the county.

3. If a county clerk uses an electronic roster, not earlier than 2 weeks before and not later than 5 p.m. on the day before the first day of the period for early voting by personal appearance, the county clerk shall complete a test of the electronic roster to ensure its functionality in accordance with regulations adopted by the Secretary of State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.780 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.780
Voting more than once at same election
Status: in_force

1. A person who is entitled to vote shall not vote or attempt to vote more than once at the same election. Any person who votes or attempts to vote twice at the same election is guilty of a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 .

2. Notice of the provisions of subsection 1 must be given by the county or city clerk as follows: (a) Stated on all sample ballots distributed by mail or electronic means; (b) Posted in boldface type at each polling place; and (c) Posted in boldface type at the office of the county or city clerk.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 294A.006 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 294A / Section 294A.006
“Committee for the recall of a public officer” defined
Status: in_force

“ Committee for the recall of a public officer ” means an organization that:

1. Receives any contributions, makes any contributions to candidates or persons or makes any expenditures that are designed to affect the recall of a public officer; or

2. Files a notice of intent to circulate the petition for recall.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.548 — NV Code / Title 24 / Chapter 293 / Section 293.548
Withdrawal of written challenge or affidavit
Status: in_force

1. A person who files a written challenge pursuant to NRS 293.547 or an affidavit pursuant to NRS 293.535 may withdraw the challenge or affidavit not later than the 25th day before the date of the election, by submitting a written request to the county clerk. Upon receipt of the request, the county clerk shall: (a) Remove the challenge or affidavit from any roster and any other record in which the challenge or affidavit has been filed or entered; (b) If a notice of the challenge or affidavit has been mailed to the person who is the subject of the challenge or affidavit, mail a notice and a copy of the request to withdraw to that person; and (c) If a notice of the challenge has been mailed to the district attorney, mail a notice and a copy of the request to withdraw to the district attorney.

2. If the county clerk receives a request to withdraw pursuant to subsection 1, the county clerk shall withdraw the person's challenge or affidavit.