Nevada Statutes § 293.2546 Legislative declaration of voters' rights
Statute Text
The Legislature hereby declares that each voter has the right:
1.
To receive and cast a ballot that:
(a)
Is written in a format that allows the clear identification of candidates; and
(b)
Accurately records the voter's preference in the selection of candidates.
2.
To have questions concerning voting procedures answered and to have an explanation of the procedures for voting posted in a conspicuous place at the polling place.
3.
To vote without being intimidated, threatened or coerced.
4.
To vote during any period for early voting or on election day if the voter is waiting in line to vote or register to vote at a polling place at which the voter is entitled to vote or register to vote at the time that the polls close and the voter has not already cast a vote in that election.
5.
To return a spoiled ballot and is entitled to receive another ballot in its place.
6.
To request assistance in voting, if necessary.
7.
To a sample ballot which is accurate, informative and delivered in a timely manner as provided by law.
8.
To receive instruction in the use of the equipment for voting during early voting or on election day.
9.
To have nondiscriminatory equal access to the elections system, including, without limitation, a voter who is elderly, disabled, a member of a minority group, employed by the military or a citizen who is overseas.
10.
To have a uniform, statewide standard for counting and recounting all votes accurately.
11.
To have complaints about elections and election contests resolved fairly, accurately and efficiently.
Source
Added to NRS by 2003, 680; A 2017, 403, 3330; 2019, 4069
History
Amended by 2019 , Ch. 619 , § 24 , eff. 1/1/2020 .
Amended by 2017 , Ch. 505 , § 8.5 , eff. 7/1/2017 .
Amended by 2017 , Ch. 94 , § 1 , eff. 10/1/2017 .
Added to NRS by 2003, 680
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