CARSON CITY, Nev. (KOLO) – Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar said the Department of Justice has given his office “no clear answers” on how it will keep Nevadans’ sensitive voter data secure if he complies with the federal lawsuit and hands it over.
“The Department of Justice is making sweeping demands of states to hand over private voter data,” Aguilar said. “It’s my duty to follow Nevada law and protect the best interests of Nevadans, which includes protecting their sensitive information and access to the ballot.”
He said the federal government is using its power to try to intimidate states and influence how the 2026 elections are administered.
“The Constitution makes it clear: elections are run by the states,” Aguilar said. “Nevada will continue to run safe, secure and accessible elections and I’ll always stand up for the rights of our voters.”
The Secretary of State and the Attorney General’s offices are evaluating this litigation even though the Nevada Secretary of State’s Office has not been officially served.
“The state remains focused on protecting the security of voters’ private data and staying compliant with Nevada law as we prepare for the 2026 election cycle,” Aguilar said.
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