Recount laws in Nevada

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Each state has its own series of recount laws. The separation of powers clause in the constitution has largely placed the responsibility for conducting on state governments. Here is a summary of the recount laws in Nevada.Note: Before taking any action, or if you have any questions, contact your state election agency.

Nevada voting equipment

Nevada uses Direct Recording Electronic Method in its voting systems and require a Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail when conducting elections.

Nevada recount procedures

Any defeated candidate, or any candidate who has tied with another candidate, may demand and receive a recount. The demand must be filed in writing within three working days after the official count and certification of the vote. ^[1] The demand must be made to the officer with whom the candidate filed the declaration or acceptance of candidacy or, if the recount affects more than one county, to the Secretary of State. ^[2] The candidate requesting the recount must deposit the estimated costs of the recount, which will be refunded if the candidate prevails; otherwise, the candidate must pay costs.^[3] In counties or cities using mechanical voting systems, the candidate seeking the recount must select 5% of the affected precincts (and no less than three precincts) for which ballots will be recounted by hand and by computer. If the hand or computer counts show a discrepancy greater than or equal to 1% or five votes, whichever is greater, for the candidate seeking the recount or the original winner, all ballots for that office will be counted by hand. Otherwise, all ballots will be recounted by computer. In counties and cities that do not use a mechanical voting system, the recount will include a count and inspection of all ballots.^[4] A recount must be begun within five calendar days of the demand and must be completed within five calendar days after it is begun.^[5] Only one recount is allowed for each precinct regarding the same office at the same election.^[6]

Nevada vote contest procedures

There are no procedures set out in the Nevada election laws for contesting elections for the office of U.S. Senator and Representative other than seeking a recount. These federal offices are explicitly excluded from the provisions for contesting the election of a candidate.^[7]

References

1. ↑ Nevada Statutes §§ 293.400, 293.403.
2. ↑ Id. at§§ 293.403(1)(a), 293.404(6).
3. ↑ Id. at §§ 293.403(b), 293.405(1)-(2).
4. ↑ Id. at § 293.404.
5. ↑ Id. at § 293.405.
6. ↑ Id. at § 293.405.
7. ↑ Id. at § 293.407.