Vote Nevada Supporters,

Below is our press release announcing the signature gathering phase of our ballot question process.  

We are scheduling two meetings next weekend to review the ballot questions and discuss our signature-gathering strategy.  These two meetings will provide identical information, so you only need to attend one.

November 15^th, 9 to 10 AM, via Zoom, RSVP: https://vote-nevada.news/Vote-Nevada-Ballot-Questions-Meeting-I

RSVP information for the second identical meeting:

November 16^th, 7 to 8 PM, via Zoom, PSVP: https://vote-nevada.news/Vote-Nevada-Ballot-Question-Meeting-II 

 Sondra

Press Release

Vote Nevada PAC is pleased to announce that our three ballot initiatives have completed the initial phase of the ballot petition process without any legal challenges, allowing us to begin collecting signatures.  We are confident we will exceed the 148,788 signatures required to place all three on the November 2026 ballot.

Every Nevada voter has the right to fair and equal participation and treatment in our election and governance processes.  While the political parties may view things differently, they lack the same constitutional standing as voters. In fact, the U.S. Constitution does not even mention political parties.

We have already begun speaking with fellow Nevadans about our ballot petitions to answer any questions. If necessary, we are prepared to hold a public debate on the role of voters in our electoral and governing processes. 

Six amendments to the U.S. Constitution expanded the right to vote, while no amendments even recognize the political parties.  These private entities, therefore, have no legal or historical standing to determine who is allowed to participate in our representative democracy.  

Currently, 787,815 Nevadans (37% of total active voters) are registered as Non-Partisan, making their voices increasingly crucial in determining election outcomes. Almost 44% are not affiliated with either the Democratic or Republican Party. The data and polling show that this is not by accident.  Nevadans are dissatisfied with the status quo.

The American experiment began with bold ideas and an openness to new practices.  If we are who we claim to be, then a revival of bold ideas and new practices should be included in our electoral dialogue. Part of that dialogue is recognizing that every eligible voter has constitutional protections. 

Neither party can win without nonpartisan votes, so now is the time to welcome them into our civic society, and Vote Nevada is ready to step into that role. Assembly Speaker Steve Yeager formally recognized this by introducing Assembly Bill 597 at the end of the last legislative session.    

Here are our three ballot petitions: https://www.nvsos.gov/sos/elections/2026-petitions

1. (Every eligible voter has a right) To fully participate in all publicly funded elections without limitations, including, but not limited to, any requirement to affiliate with any private organization, such as a political party. 

2. (Every eligible voter has a right) To have equal rights and treatment in all aspects of representative government without regard to political party affiliation, including, but not limited to, processes that determine representation through apportionment and redistricting. 

Sec. 6.  Limitation on initiative making appropriation or requiring expenditure of money.  This Article does not permit the proposal of any statute or statutory amendment which makes an appropriation or otherwise requires the expenditure of money, unless such statute or amendment also imposes a sufficient tax, not prohibited by the Constitution, or otherwise constitutionally provides for raising the necessary revenue.

3. The limitation in this Section does not apply to the proposal of any initiative that would amend the Nevada Constitution, however, if any potential appropriation or expenditure of money may result from such an initiative, the description of effect for the initiative shall include the following language: ‘This initiative petition may require an appropriation or otherwise require the expenditure of money.’