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2008 FEDERAL / STATE ELECTIONS |
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When and Where the Elections Take Place: Federal/state elections are in even-numbered years. In 2005, the Nevada legislature changed the date of the federal/state Primary Election to the twelfth Tuesday before the General Election. The General Election date remains the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Specific dates are below. |
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AUGUST 12, 2008, PRIMARY ELECTION
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July 12: |
Registration Deadline: Last day to register to vote or to update your registration, without having to appear at your City Clerk's Office. |
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July 13 - 22: |
In-Office Registration: You may register or to make updates to your registration in person at your City Clerk's office only. |
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July 26 - August 8: |
Early Voting: You may vote before Election Day at various locations throughout your City. Hours and days vary by site. |
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August 5: |
Mail Ballot Request Deadline: Last day for the Election Department or your City Clerk to RECEIVE WRITTEN mail ballot requests. | |
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NOVEMBER 4, 2008 GENERAL ELECTION
(Vote 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.): |
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October 4: |
Registration Deadline: Last day to register to vote or to update your registration, without having to appear at Election Department offices. |
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October 5 - 14: |
In-Office Registration: You may register or to make updates to your registration in person at Election Department offices. |
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October 18 - 31: |
Early Voting: You may vote before Election Day at various locations throughout the county. Hours and days vary by site. |
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October 28: |
Mail Ballot Request Deadline: Last day for the Election Department or your City Clerk to RECEIVE WRITTEN mail ballot requests. | | Who May Vote: All voters properly registered in Clark County, Nevada, may vote in Clark County in the 2008 Federal/State Elections. |
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What Is on the Ballot: Federal, State and County offices will be up for election. Ballot questions will be included. Federal/state Primary Elections are CLOSED. Federal/state General Elections are OPEN. |
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What Is a “Closed” Primary Election: A Primary Election is a preliminary (or nominating) election. Its purpose is to select, when necessary, the Democratic, Republican and Nonpartisan candidates who will run for office in the General Election. The direct vote of the people selects these candidates, rather than delegates at a convention. Nevada has “closed” Primary Elections, meaning only registered Democrats and Republicans may vote in partisan contests, but all registered voters may vote in nonpartisan contests. This is a key reason why you must choose a political party when you register to vote. |
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What Is an “Open” General Election: Candidates receiving the most votes in General Elections are elected to office. Nevada has “open” general elections, meaning you may vote for any candidate listed in your General Election sample ballot, regardless of your party affiliation. State and/or county questions may also be on the ballot. |