Question 7 - Voter ID

Ballot Icon Ballot Measure

PASSED

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CONSERVATIVE

BALLOT LANGUAGE

Article 2 of the Nevada Constitution is amended by adding: "Each voter in Nevada shall present photo identification to verify their identity when voting in person at a polling place during early voting or on election day before being provided a ballot."

WHAT IT MEANS

Yes

A "Yes" vote means that you desire voters be required to present photo identification in order to vote in Nevada.

No

A "No" vote means that you do not desire voters be required to present photo identification in order to vote in Nevada.

ARGUMENTS FOR AND AGAINST

Yes

  • “Nevadans across all demographics, gender, age and political party are in favor of requiring a photo ID when voting.  According to a poll conducted by the Nevada Independent in February 2023, 74% of registered Nevada voters are in favor of voters having to show identification when they vote: 62% of Democrats, 93% of Republicans, and 68% of Independents/Non-Partisans. Every citizen needs faith that the election process is fair and accurate.  A big part of that is to verify the identity of every voter, just as companies verify the identity of the person getting on an aircraft, checking in at a hotel, or cashing a check at a bank. When voters lose faith in the process that drives elections, they also lose faith in the outcome and in the legitimacy of those declared the winners.” - Repair the Vote 

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  • “The initiative to require photo identification or secure personal information for voting purposes is crucial for maintaining the integrity and transparency of our electoral system.” - Michael J. McDonald, Nevada Republican Party Chairman 

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No

  • “The proposed voter ID measure would dramatically change our voting system and complicate voting for individuals in our communities. Voter ID laws disproportionately impact voters of color and do nothing to make our elections more secure.” - Emily Persaud-Zamora, Executive Director, Silver State Voices 

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  • "It could hurt your friend or your neighbor or another loved one. We don't know everybody's situation and their ability to be able to go to get an ID. I really want to go back to what really happens if a voter loses their ID during the early voting period or during Election Day, I really think that's a significant issue that we have to address." - Kerry Durmick, Nevada State Director, All Voting is Local 

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FINANCIAL BACKING

The following information provides insight into the money being spent to pass or defeat the ballot measure.

Yes

Committees formed to SUPPORT the Nevada Voter Identification Initiative:

REPAIR THE VOTE

Selected Contributions TO Repair the Vote include:

  • Civic Voter Engagement
  • Allen Knudson
  • Cort Christie
  • Mary Debord
  • Nevada Corporate HQ, Inc

No

Committees formed to OPPOSE the Nevada Voter Identification Initiative:

NO COMMITTEE HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED TO OPPOSE THIS INITATIVE AS OF AUG 10, 2024.

Selected Contributions TO include:

  • NA

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