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The rules for electioneering and campaigning are in the Nevada Revised Statutes’ sections 293.3572, 293.361 and 293.740. The rules differ for early voting and election day electioneering: |
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Early Voting: |
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If the voting site is located on PRIVATE PROPERTY (mall, supermarket, etc.), no electioneering is allowed on the owner’s property without the owner’s permission ( NRS 293.3572) |
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If the voting site is located on PUBLIC PROPERTY, no one may electioneer within 100 feet of the voting area ( NRS 293.361). |
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Election Day:
No one may electioneer within 100 feet of the entrance to the building or structure in which a polling place is located ( NRS 293.740). |
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Public Observation:
Public observation rules also apply. Click here for more information. |
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Definition |
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NRS 293.740 defines electioneering as campaigning for or against a candidate, ballot question or political party by: |
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Posting signs |
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Distributing literature |
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Using loudspeakers |
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Buying, selling, wearing or displaying any badge, button or other insignia, except that a person may wear political insignia while voting only if he/she is reasonably unable to cover it |
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Polling or otherwise soliciting from a voter information as to how the voter intends to vote or has voted |
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Soliciting signatures of any kind |
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Signs |
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The Clark County Election Department has no jurisdiction regarding political signage. For information about signs on property under the jurisdiction of: |
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Clark County: Contact the Public Response Office: |
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Online Complaint Form (click the link below):
http://sandgate.co.clark.nv.us:8498/codeEnforcement/code_enf.htm |
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Website (click the link below):
http://www.co.clark.nv.us/Administrative_services/PRO/Code_Enforcement.htm |
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E-mail (click the link): SXR@co.clark.nv.us |
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Telephone: 702-455-4191 |
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Fax: 702-455-2080 |
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An Incorporated City: For Boulder City, Henderson, Las Vegas, Mesquite or North Las Vegas, contact the applicable City Clerk’s office. |
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State Highways and Property: The Nevada Department of Transportation (N.D.O.T.) does not allow political signs on property under its control or adjacent to state highways. Call Mr. Ryan Pretner at 702-385-6540. |