LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – With a heated general election and Nevada being a swing state, many voters may have a lot of questions.
The Secretary of State’s Office has a “frequently asked questions” section for voters to check out.
Here are some of the questions and answers:
QUESTION: Why did I receive a ballot in the mail when I did not request one?
ANSWER. That was caused by the passage of Assembly Bill 321 during the 2021 Legislative Session and now codified in NRS293.269911. As a result, all active registered voters in Nevada will receive mail ballots.
QUESTION: What does it mean to “opt-out”?
ANSWER: When you ‘opt-out’ of receiving a mail ballot, you are stating that you do not want to receive a mail ballot. Your county Clerk/Registrar will then ensure that your name is not on the list of those active registered voters who will receive a mail ballot. When the Clerk/Registrar is ready to order or print ballots, your ballot will not be created.
QUESTION: Can I register during Early Voting or on Election Day?
ANSWER: Yes, you can do “Same Day Registration”. If you wish to utilize the same-day registration process you must have a valid Nevada driver’s license or Nevada ID card and you must vote in-person at a polling location. (Tribal ID cards may also be used if they meet certain requirements – see “Can I use my tribal ID card to same-day register?” below.) Any other form of identification, including a military ID or passport, cannot be used for same-day registration to prove your identity. At the polling location you will present your Nevada driver’s license or Nevada ID card to the election official and be provided the opportunity to register or update your existing registration. If your Nevada driver’s license or Nevada ID card does not have your current residential address you will also need to present a valid proof of residence. The following items can be used as proof of residence:
- A military identification card;
- A utility bill, including, without limitation, a bill for electric, gas, oil, water, sewer, septic, telephone, cellular telephone or cable television service;
- A bank or credit union statement;
- A paycheck;
- An income tax return;
- A statement concerning the mortgage, rental or lease of a residence;
- A motor vehicle registration;
- A property tax statement;
- Any other document issued by a governmental agency; or
- A tribal identification card.
Once you have provided the required identification and completed the registration process, you will be given a ballot. This ballot may be a provisional ballot (see below for more information on provisional ballots).
QUESTION: Is there a way I can track my ballot?
ANSWER: Yes, you can register for a service called BallotTrax.
QUESTION: I heard third-party organizations are collecting ballots to turn them in. Are they safe?
ANSWER: We do not recommend the use of third-party organizations to return your ballot. This activity had previously been illegal, but the passage of Assembly Bill 321 made it legal to collect ballots for others. These organizations may be well intentioned, but they are not your county elections officials. Instead, we recommend you either return your ballot by mail or bring it to a secure drop-off location.
Several more FAQ’s are listed here.
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