Question 1

Can non-citizens vote in Nevada?

Accepted Answer

No. It's illegal to vote in Nevada in any election if you are not a U.S. citizen. This is also true for federal elections in all 50 states.

Question 2

Who is in charge of ensuring Nevada's elections are secure?

Accepted Answer

The Nevada Secretary of State's office oversees all election activity, including voter registration and municipal, state, county, and federal elections. The Office of the Secretary of State works closely with county election offices to make sure that policies are followed and elections take place according to established laws and rules.

Question 3

Has there ever been widespread voter fraud in a Nevada election?

Accepted Answer

No. The state of Nevada deploys tried-and-tested systems to ensure fraud does not happen. Any situation that appears to be a violation of law is thoroughly investigated.

Question 4

Does same-day registration enable voter fraud in Nevada?

Accepted Answer

No. There are strict measures in place to prevent and identify attempted voter fraud within the same-day registration process. To same-day register a voter must have a valid Nevada driver's license or Nevada ID card and must present it to the election official at their polling place.

Question 5

If I don't trust the postal service, can I still vote using my mail-in ballot?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You may fill it out and bring it to a secure drop-off location established by your county clerk/registrar.

Question 6

Can I track my ballot?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Nevada voters can visit nevada.ballottrax.net and register for the free ballot tracking service. Once registered, voters can select how they want to receive ballot tracking alerts: text message, email, or voice call.

Question 7

If I mail my ballot in, when will my vote be counted?

Accepted Answer

Nevada counties can start processing votes cast through mail-in ballots 15 days before election day.

Question 8

How does Nevada make sure that election results are correct?

Accepted Answer

Nevada runs audits after the elections to help ensure everything is operating as it should and that votes are counted accurately. This helps election officials make sure that the outcome of the election is also correct.

Question 9

What steps are taken to prohibit any attempt by a voter to cast more than one ballot in an election?

Accepted Answer

Voting twice, or attempting to vote twice, is a felony in Nevada. Voters attempting to vote twice are caught before the second vote is counted. The attempt is then reported and investigated. Nevada is also an active participant in a multi-state database to combat voter fraud and check duplicate voter registrations.

Question 10

Who investigates suspected election and voter fraud in Nevada?

Accepted Answer

The Nevada Secretary of State's office investigates allegations of election and voter fraud. To learn more, contact the Nevada Secretary of State's office by phone (775) 684-5708.

Question 11

How can I be sure state certification of election results are accurate?

Accepted Answer

As a matter of state law, certification is a mandatory, ministerial duty, meaning that officials have no discretion to refuse to certify accurate election results. RightCount is committed to protecting the certification process to help ensure that elections are concluded in a timely manner and the will of Nevada voters is recognized.

Question 12

How do I become a poll worker?

Accepted Answer

Election officials and poll workers are people in your community. You can sign up to become a poll worker by contacting your county elections office.

Question 13

What is the "I Vote to Honor a Service Member" Program?

Accepted Answer

"I Vote to Honor a Service Member" is a program to recognize the service and dedication of the men and women who are or have served in our armed forces by encouraging voters to cast their ballot in the names of those who fight to defend our liberty and to protect our right to vote.

Question 14

Who do I call if I have a question about voting in Nevada?

Accepted Answer

If you have any questions about the election process or encounter any issues while voting, you can contact your county registrar or call the Nevada Secretary of State's office at (775) 684-5708.

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