Nevada is taking steps to improve voter registration lists ahead of the upcoming presidential election. Nearly 8% of active registered voters in the state are receiving postcards from county election officials that they must return by August 6. Failure to do so will result in being placed on an “inactive” status, meaning they won’t automatically receive a mail ballot for the general election but can still vote. This initiative aims to comply with the National Voter Registration Act and ensure accurate and current voter rolls.
In addition to the postcards, Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar is leading the transition to a state-led Voter Registration and Election Management System. The new system is set to go live next month and is expected to increase the speed and accuracy of maintaining voter rolls. This comes amidst challenges to voter registration data nationwide, including in Nevada, from conservative groups and former President Donald Trump, who has made unfounded claims of voter fraud.
Recent events in Washoe County, including a county commissioner voting against certifying election results based on voter rolls, have added to the controversy. Despite efforts to improve voter lists being seen as good government endeavors by some groups, voting rights organizations and many Democrats believe they are part of a larger scheme to sow doubt in the results of the upcoming election. Nevada’s actions to clean up voter rolls are seen as a key part of ensuring confidence in the electoral process.
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