State Question No. 7
BALLOT LANGUAGE
WHAT IT MEANS
Yes
No
ARGUMENTS FOR AND AGAINST
Yes
"Voter ID laws are a common-sense approach to safeguarding our elections. Here’s why we believe they are essential:
- Preventing Fraud: Requiring identification helps ensure that each vote cast is legitimate and prevents instances of voter impersonation and other forms of electoral fraud.
- Enhancing Public Confidence: When voters know that a secure system is in place, their confidence in the electoral process and its outcomes increases.
- Protecting Democracy: By ensuring that every vote is counted and legitimate, we uphold the fundamental principles of democracy and ensure that the voice of every citizen is heard.
- Public Support:
- According to a 2021 Pew Research Center survey, 76% of Americans favor requiring all voters to show government-issued photo identification to vote.
- International Comparison:
- Many democracies around the world require voter ID. For example, countries such as Germany, Canada, and Sweden have implemented voter ID laws and report high levels of electoral integrity and voter participation.
- Voter Fraud Incidence:
- While instances of voter fraud are rare, they do occur. The Heritage Foundation’s database of proven voter fraud cases lists over 1,300 instances of voter fraud in the United States since 1982.
- Improved Voter Confidence:
- Studies, such as one conducted by the University of Missouri in 2008, suggest that voter ID laws can increase public confidence in the electoral system. The study found that voters in states with strict voter ID laws expressed higher confidence in the fairness of elections.
- Minority Voter Participation:
- Contrary to some concerns, research from the National Bureau of Economic Research in 2019 found no significant evidence that voter ID laws negatively affect overall voter turnout or disproportionately impact minority voters. The study analyzed data from 2008 to 2016 and concluded that voter ID laws did not reduce participation among minority voters." - Repair the Vote
"Nevada Deserves Secure, Reliable Elections
The state's signature verification system is ineffective and fails at an alarming rate. Meanwhile, 36 other states have protected their elections with some form of voter ID law.
It's clear that secure, reliable voting systems lead to faster results. Our state takes days to count ballots, even up to a week after election day. Common-sense voter ID is a proven step toward restoring public trust.” - Nevada Voter ID Coalition
No
“Vote NO on Question 7
We’re not going back. Question 7 adds new barriers to the ballot. Nevada’s elections are already fair, safe, and accurate—this measure isn’t needed, and it would harm elders, students, working class families, and rural Nevadans.
Q7 is a citizen-initiated constitutional amendment that would require voters to present photo ID for in-person voting or provide additional personal information for mail voting.
Translation: New hoops to jump through before your ballot counts.
Since 2020, claims of widespread voter fraud have surged—but have been rejected by courts across the political spectrum. Still, many states have passed laws that make voting harder.
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Restrictions on voter registration and mail voting
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Polling place closures and relocations
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Voter roll purges and intimidation
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Shelby County v. Holder weakened federal protections
Nevada Elections Are Already Secure
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Multiple layers of security protect ballot integrity
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Enhanced communication between County Clerks and the Secretary of State
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Signature verification and bipartisan review of mail ballots
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Photo ID already required for same-day registration
There is no evidence of widespread voter fraud in Nevada—or nationally.
Our constitution protects the freedom to vote. We should remove barriers, not add new ones.
Nevada’s elections are already fair, safe, and accurate with robust verification and bipartisan oversight.
Strict ID rules fall hardest on elders, students, working class families, and rural Nevadans.” - NAACP Las Vegas
“If approved, Question 7 would change how Nevada voters verify their identity when voting in person or by mail, including what information or documentation they need to provide. It would affect all Nevada voters, but may create additional barriers for voters who do not have an accepted, current ID. These barriers may disproportionately affect low-income voters, voters of color, younger and first-time voters, LGBTQ+ voters, voters with disabilities, and Tribal and rural voters.” - Silver State Voices
ENDORSEMENTS
Yes
President Donald J. Trump (Other)
Andy Matthews (Conservative)
Joe Lombardo (Conservative)
Americans for Tax Reform (Conservative)
Jill Dickman (Conservative)
No
Battle Born Progress (Liberal)
ACLU of Nevada (Liberal)
NAACP Las Vegas (Liberal)
Silver State Voices (Liberal)
Nevada Voter Freedom Alliance (Liberal)
FINANCIAL BACKING
The following information provides insight into the money being spent to pass or defeat the ballot measure.
Yes
NEVADA QUESTION 7, REQUIRE VOTER IDENTIFICATION INITIATIVE (2026)
This question is on the ballot in Nevada as an initiated constitutional amendment on November 3, 2026. As of October 17, 2026, the committees formed to support the Require Voter Identification Initiative (2026) are:
Selected contributions to: "Nevada Voter ID Coalition" include:
- Las Vegas Sands
- Better Nevada PAC
- Washoe Republican Women
- Dennis Troesh
- McDonald Carano
- Gerald Shear
- Anthony Marlon
- Charles A Jeannes
- Bill Laub
Selected contributions to: "Repair the Vote" include:
- Coalition for Prosperous Communities
- Albert Mack
- Carol J Carter
No
NEVADA QUESTION 7, REQUIRE VOTER IDENTIFICATION INITIATIVE (2026)
This question is on the ballot in Nevada as an initiated constitutional amendment on November 3, 2026. As of October 17, 2026, the committees formed to oppose the Require Voter Identification Initiative (2026) are:
Selected contributions to: "Nevada Voter Freedom Alliance" include:
- All Voting is Local
- ACLU of Nevada
- Battle Born Progress
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