Voter Rights

Nevada Ballot Measure - Question 4

Election: Nov. 3, 2020 (General)

Outcome: Passed

Categories:

Elections
Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

Summary


This ballot measure would amend the Nevada Constitution by providing an enumerated list of voting rights guaranteed to all qualified and registered voters in the State similar to the enumerated list of voting rights currently protected by existing statutes. Specifically, each voter would be guaranteed the constitutional right to:

Receive and cast a ballot that is written in a format which allows the clear identification of candidates and accurately records the voter’s selection of candidates; Have questions concerning voting procedures answered and have an explanation of the procedures for voting posted conspicuously at the polling place; Vote without being intimidated, threatened, or coerced;

Vote during any period of early voting or on Election Day if the voter has not yet voted and, at the time that the polls close, the voter is waiting in line to vote at a polling place at which, by law, the voter is entitled to vote;

Return a spoiled ballot and receive a replacement ballot; Request assistance in voting, if needed;

Receive a sample ballot that is accurate, informative, and delivered in a timely manner as provided by law;

Receive instruction on the use of voting equipment during any period of early voting or on Election Day;

Have equal access to the elections system without discrimination; Have a uniform, statewide standard for counting and recounting all votes accurately as provided by law; and

Have complaints about elections and election contests resolved fairly, accurately, and efficiently as provided by law.

Measure Text


Shall the Nevada Constitution be amended by adding a new section guaranteeing specific voting rights to all qualified and registered voters in the State?

Yes [ ] No [ ]

A "Yes" vote would add a new section to the Nevada Constitution guaranteeing specific voting rights to all qualified and registered voters in the State.

A "No" vote would keep existing provisions of the Nevada Constitution and would not add a constitutional guarantee of specific voting rights to all qualified and registered voters in the State, but such voting rights would be protected by existing statutes.

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