Nevada Question 7, Require Voter Identification Initiative (2024)

Nevada Question 7
Election date November 5, 2024
Topic Voting policy measures
Status a Approved
Type Constitutional amendment	Origin Citizens

Nevada Question 7, the Voter Identification Initiative, was on the ballot in Nevada as an initiated constitutional amendment on November 5, 2024. The ballot measure was approved.

In Nevada, initiated constitutional amendments need to be approved in two even-numbered election years, meaning that Question 7 needs to be approved in 2024 and 2026 to amend the Nevada Constitution. As Question 7 was approved in 2024, a second vote will be held on November 3, 2026.

A "yes" vote supported amending the constitution to require that Nevada residents present a form of photo identification to verify their identity while voting in person, or to verify their identity using the last four digits of their driver's license or social security number when voting by mail.

A "no" vote opposed amending the constitution to require that Nevada residents present a form of photo identification to verify their identity while voting in person, or to verify their identity using the last four digits of their driver's license or social security number when voting by mail.

Election results

See also: Results for voting-related and noncitizen voting ballot measures, 2024

Nevada Question 7
Result		Votes	Percentage
Yes		1,031,153	73.23%
No		376,873	26.77%

Results are officially certified.

Source

Overview

What voter identification laws exist in other states?

See also: Voter identification laws by state

As of 2024, 35 states required voters to present identification in order to vote at the polls on Election Day. Of these states, 24 required voters to present identification containing a photograph, and 11 accepted other forms of identification. The remaining 16 states did not require voters to present identification in order to vote at the polls on Election Day.

Valid forms of identification differed by state. In certain states that required voters to provide identification, there may have been exceptions that allow some voters to cast a ballot without providing an ID. To see more about these exceptions, see details by state. Commonly accepted forms of ID include driver's licenses, state-issued identification cards, and military identification cards.

What were the arguments supporting and opposing this measure?

See also: Support and Opposition

Repair the Vote, the campaign supporting the initiative, said, "Nevadans across all demographics, gender, age and political party are in favor of requiring a photo ID when voting. According to a poll conducted by The Nevada Independent in February, 2023, 74% of registered Nevada voters are in favor of voters having to show identification when they vote: 62% of Democrats, 93% of Republicans, and 68% of Independents/Non-Partisans ... Every citizen needs faith that the election process is fair and accurate. A big part of that is to verify the identity of every voter, just as companies verify the identity of the person getting on an aircraft, checking in at a hotel, or cashing a check at a bank. When voters lose faith in the process that drives elections, they also lose faith in the outcome and in the legitimacy of those declared the winners."

Emily Persaud-Zamora, executive director of Silver State Voices, opposed the measure, saying, "The proposed voter ID measure would dramatically change our voting system and complicate voting for individuals in our communities. Voter ID laws disproportionately impact voters of color and do nothing to make our elections more secure."

Text of measure

Ballot title

The official ballot title was as follows:

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Should the Nevada Constitution be amended to require voters to either present photo identification to verify their identity when voting in-person or to provide certain personal information to verify their identity when voting by mail ballot?

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Constitutional changes

See also: Nevada Constitution

The ballot measure would add Section 1B and Section 1C to Article 2 of the Arizona Constitution. The following underlined text would be added and struck-through text would be deleted:

Note: Hover over the text and scroll to see the full text.

Sec 1B. Photo Identification.

Each voter in Nevada shall present photo identification to verify their identity when voting in person at a polling place during early voting or on election day before being provided a ballot. To be considered valid, the photo identification must be current or expired for no more than four years. If the voter is 70 years old or more, the identification can be expired for any length of time, so long as it is otherwise valid. Acceptable forms of identification include: 1. Nevada driver's license. 2. Identification card issued by the State of Nevada, any other State, or the US Government. 3.Employee photo identification card issued by the US government, Nevada government, or any county, municipality, board, authority, or other Nevada government entity. 4. US passport. 5. US military identification card. 6. Student photo identification card issued by a Nevada public college, university, or technical school. 7. Tribal photo identification. 8. Nevada concealed firearms permit. 9. Other form of government-issued photo identification that the Legislature may approve.

Sec 1C. Voter Verification.

Each voter in Nevada who votes by mail-in ballot shall enter one of the following in the block provided next to the voter's signature for election officials to use in verifying the voter's identity: 1. The last four digits of their Nevada driver's license number. 2. If the voter does not possess a Nevada driver's license, the last four digits of their Social Security number. 3. If the voter has neither a Nevada driver's license or a Social Security number, the number provided by the county clerk when the voter registered to vote.

Full text

The full text of the ballot measure is available here.

Readability score

See also: Ballot measure readability scores, 2024

Using the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level (FKGL) and Flesch Reading Ease (FRE) formulas, Ballotpedia scored the readability of the ballot title for this measure. Readability scores are designed to indicate the reading difficulty of text. The Flesch-Kincaid formulas account for the number of words, syllables, and sentences in a text; they do not account for the difficulty of the ideas in the text. The secretary of state wrote the ballot language for this measure.

The FKGL for the ballot title is grade level 23, and the FRE is -2. The word count for the ballot title is 37.

Support

Repair the Vote and the Nevada Voter ID Coalition were leading the campaign in support of the measure.

Supporters

Officials

• Gov. Joe Lombardo (R)

Former Officials

• President Donald Trump (R)

Arguments

• David Gibbs, chairman of Repair The Vote PAC: "The overwhelming support from citizens across the Silver State demonstrates a clear demand for measures that protect the sanctity of our vote."
• Repair the Vote: "Every citizen needs faith that the election process is fair and accurate. A big part of that is to verify the identity of every voter, just as companies verify the identity of the person getting on an aircraft, checking in at a hotel, or cashing a check at a bank. When voters lose faith in the process that drives elections, they also lose faith in the outcome and in the legitimacy of those declared the winners."

Oppose

The Nevada Voter Freedom Alliance was leading the campaign opposing the measure.

Opponents

Organizations

• Battle Born Progress

Arguments

• Kerry Durmick, state director of Nevada All Voting is Local: "It could hurt your friend or your neighbor or another loved one. We don't know everybody's situation and their ability to be able to go to get an ID. I really want to go back to what really happens if a voter loses their ID during the early voting period or during Election Day, I really think that's a significant issue that we have to address."
• Emily Persaud-Zamora, executive director of Silver State Voices: "The proposed voter ID measure would dramatically change our voting system and complicate voting for individuals in our communities. Voter ID laws disproportionately impact voters of color and do nothing to make our elections more secure."

Campaign finance

See also: Campaign finance requirements for Nevada ballot measures

The campaign finance information on this page reflects the most recent scheduled reports that Ballotpedia has processed, which covered through December 31, 2024.

Nevada Voter ID Coalition and Repair the Vote were the campaigns registered in support of the initiative.

Nevada Voter Freedom Alliance was the campaign registered in opposition to the initiative.

	Cash Contributions	In-Kind Contributions	Total Contributions	Cash Expenditures	Total Expenditures
Support	$1,854,518.75	$10,000.00	$1,864,518.75	$1,777,484.97	$1,787,484.97
Oppose	$60,000.00	$0.00	$60,000.00	$0.00	$0.00
Total	$1,914,518.75	$10,000.00	$1,924,518.75	$1,777,484.97	$1,787,484.97

Support

The following table includes contribution and expenditure totals for the committees in support of the measure.

Committees in support of Question 7
Committee	Cash Contributions	In-Kind Contributions	Total Contributions	Cash Expenditures	Total Expenditures
Nevada Voter ID Coalition	$1,418,000.00	$0.00	$1,418,000.00	$1,400,000.00	$1,400,000.00
Repair the Vote	$436,518.75	$10,000.00	$446,518.75	$377,484.97	$387,484.97
Total	$1,854,518.75	$10,000.00	$1,864,518.75	$1,777,484.97	$1,787,484.97

Donors

The following were the top donors who contributed to the support committees.

Donor	Cash Contributions	In-Kind Contributions	Total Contributions
Civic Voter Engagement	$189,888.75	$0.00	$189,888.75
Allen Knudson	$100,000.00	$0.00	$100,000.00
Cort Christie	$50,000.00	$0.00	$50,000.00
Mary Debord	$50,000.00	$0.00	$50,000.00
Nevada Corporate HQ, Inc	$40,000.00	$0.00	$40,000.00

Opposition

The following table includes contribution and expenditure totals for the committees in opposition to the initiative.

Committees in opposition to Question 7
Committee	Cash Contributions	In-Kind Contributions	Total Contributions	Cash Expenditures	Total Expenditures
Nevada Voter Freedom Alliance	$60,000.00	$0.00	$60,000.00	$0.00	$0.00
Total	$60,000.00	$0.00	$60,000.00	$0.00	$0.00

Donors

The following were the top donors to the committee.

Donor	Cash Contributions	In-Kind Contributions	Total Contributions
All Voting is Local	$35,000.00	$0.00	$35,000.00
ACLU of Nevada	$25,000.00	$0.00	$25,000.00

Methodology

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Media editorials

See also: 2024 ballot measure media endorsements

Support

Ballotpedia did not locate media editorial boards in support of the ballot measure.

Opposition

The following media editorial boards published an editorial opposing the ballot measure:

• Las Vegas Sun Editorial Board: "The proposed ID requirements disproportionately affect vulnerable groups, including the elderly, individuals with disabilities, those lacking reliable transportation, workers unable to take time off during business hours and rural residents without easy access to government offices where IDs can be obtained. Furthermore, voting is a fundamental right, independent of activities like driving, attending school, or owning a firearm. Mandating IDs, primarily linked to these activities, essentially compels individuals to engage in at least one of them as a prerequisite for voting."

Background

Status of voter identification in Nevada

As of 2024, Nevada does not require voters to present identification while voting, in most cases. A voter in Nevada must sign his or her name in the election board register at his or her polling place. The signature is compared with the signature on the voter's original application to vote or another form of identification, such as a driver's license, a state identification card, military identification, or another government-issued ID.

Voter ID laws by state

See also: Voter identification laws by state

Thirty-six states require voters to present identification in order to vote at the polls on Election Day. Of these states, 24 require voters to present identification containing a photograph, and 12 accept other forms of identification. The remaining 14 states do not require voters to present identification in order to vote at the polls on Election Day.

Valid forms of identification differ by state. In certain states that require voters to provide identification, there may be exceptions that allow some voters to cast a ballot without providing an ID. To see more about these exceptions, see details by state. Commonly accepted forms of ID include driver's licenses, state-issued identification cards, and military identification cards.

In the map below, states that require registered voters to present identification at the polls on Election Day or that require poll workers to request identification from a voter are classified as states requiring identification. Some of these states provide for exceptions to these requirements. See the table below the map for more details. Follow the links provided for additional information about voter identification in each state.

Several states that do not require identification generally require first-time voters to present identification at the polls. The federal Help America Vote Act requires that individuals in all 50 states who register to vote by mail and who have not voted previously in a federal election in their state must provide either their driver's license or a paycheck, bank statement, current utility bill, or government document showing their name and address. Individuals voting by mail must include a copy of one of those documents with their absentee/mail-in ballot.

These requirements do not apply if an individual submitted a copy of their identification, their driver's license number or the last four digits of their Social Security number when registering to vote.

Many states that require identification allow voters to cast provisional ballots if they do not have the required identification. Hover over each state in the map below for more details.

Voter ID laws in the United States

State	Summary	Details	Exceptions	Source
Alabama	Photo ID required	Alabama requires voters to present photo ID while voting. Accepted forms of identification include driver's licenses, student ID cards, and military IDs. A voter can obtain a free photo ID from the Alabama Secretary of State, a county registrar's office, or a mobile location, which changes daily. The mobile location schedule can be accessed here.	A voter who does not have a valid photo ID is permitted to vote if two election officials identify them as eligible to vote and sign an affidavit attesting to this fact.	Link
Alaska	Non-photo ID required	Voters in Alaska must present a valid form of identification at the polls. Accepted forms of identification include driver's licenses, hunting or fishing licenses, or a current utility bill or paycheck, government check, bank statement, or other government-issued document with the voter's current address.	An election official may waive the voter ID requirement if the official knows the identity of the voter and the person is not a first-time voter who registered without providing identification.	Link
Arizona	Non-photo ID required	In Arizona, a voter must present some form of identification at the polls. The identification does not necessarily need to include a photo. A voter can either present a photo ID that includes his or her name and registered address, or two forms of non-photo ID that include the voter's name and registered address.	None	Link
Arkansas	Photo ID required	Arkansas has a photo ID requirement for voting purposes. The identification must include the voter’s name and photograph and must be issued by "the United States, the State of Arkansas, or an accredited postsecondary educational institution in the State of Arkansas."	A voter who resides in a long-term care or residential care facility licensed by the state is not required to provide identification when voting but does need to prove they are a resident.	Link
California	No ID required	According to the Office of the California Secretary of State, "[i]n most cases, a California voter is not required to show identification to a polling place worker before casting a ballot," except as required by the Help America Vote Act.	No voter ID law	Link
Colorado	Non-photo ID required	Colorado voters must provide a valid form of identification if they choose to vote in person. The identification does not have to include a photo. Accepted forms of ID include driver's licenses, student ID cards, tribal ID cards, and U.S. passports.	Individuals voting by mail do not need to provide identification.	Link
Connecticut	Non-photo ID required	Voters in Connecticut must present some form of identification at the polls, though a photo is not required. Acceptable forms of identification include a Social Security card or other ID showing either name and address, name and signature, or name and photo.	A voter who does not present a required ID may sign an affidavit with their name, address, and date of birth, and then election officials may determine that the voter is eligible to vote.	Link
D.C.	No ID required	D.C. does not require identification from most voters. The District of Columbia Board of Elections requires voters who submitted their voter registration application by mail or online without one of the following documents to present one the first time they vote: a copy of a government-issued photo ID showing name and address, a government-issued document showing name and address, or a utility bill, bank statement, government check, or paycheck showing name and address issued within the past 90 days.	No voter ID law	Link
Delaware	Non-photo ID required	All Delaware voters are asked to provide identification at the polls. Valid identification includes a Delaware driver's license or state ID, a signed social security card, or another document that identifies the person by photo or signature. A photo is not required.	Voters who do not present proof of identity can "sign an affidavit of affirmation that the voter is the person listed on the election district record," according to Delaware Code.	Link
Florida	Photo ID required	Voters in Florida are required to present photo and signature identification on Election Day. If a voter's photo ID does not display their signature, they will need to supply a second form of identification that does.	None	Link
Georgia	Photo ID required	Voters in Georgia must present photo ID when voting. Valid forms of ID include driver's licenses, state ID cards, tribal ID cards, United States passports, and voter ID cards issued by county registration offices or the Georgia Department of Driver Services. Voters can obtain a free voter ID card from any county registrar's office or Department of Driver Services office.	None	Link
Hawaii	No ID required	Voters in Hawaii are generally not required to present identification while voting, except for situations where identification is required by the Help America Vote Act.	No voter ID law	Link
Idaho	Photo ID required	In order to vote in Idaho, voters must present valid photo identification or sign an affidavit. Valid photo ID includes an Idaho driver's license or photo ID card, a U.S. passport or federal ID card, a tribal photo ID card, or an Idaho license to carry a concealed weapon. Voters can obtain a free voter ID from a county DMV office.	Voters without identification may instead complete an affidavit.	Link
Illinois	No ID required	Illinois does not require voters to present identification while voting, except for situations where it is required by the Help America Vote Act.	No voter ID law	Link
Indiana	Photo ID required	Indiana requires voters to present an Indiana or U.S. government-issued photo ID when voting. The ID must either be current or have expired sometime after the date of the last general election. If a voter does not have an accepted form of ID, he or she can obtain a free Indiana ID card from the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles.	Individuals voting at a state-licensed care center do not have to provide ID. Voters who are indigent or who have a religious objection to being photographed may affirm an exemption to the ID requirement.	Link
Iowa	Non-photo ID required	Iowa requires voters to present non-photo identification while voting. Voters who do not have a valid ID can obtain one for free by mail. Accepted forms of identification include an Iowa driver's license, a voter identification card, or a U.S. passport. Voters who do not have one of these IDs may provide a combination of other documents to verify their identity and residence.	If unable to provide an accepted form of ID, voters may instead have another registered voter attest to their identity.	Link
Kansas	Photo ID required	Voters in Kansas are required to present a valid form of photo identification, such as a driver's license, a concealed carry license, or a military identification document. A photo ID does not need to have an expiration date, but if it does have an expiration date, it must not have expired at the time of voting. If the voter is over the age of 65, he or she can use an expired ID. Voters who do not have a photo ID can obtain one for free through the Division of Vehicles.	Military and overseas voters, those voting in mail ballot elections, voters on the permanent advance voting list, and any voter who objects to having his or her photo taken because of his or her religious beliefs are exempt from providing identification.	Link
Kentucky	Photo ID required	Voters in Kentucky are required to present identification before voting. Valid forms of identification include photo IDs issued by the United States government, the state of Kentucky, the U.S. military, a local government in Kentucky, or a public or private institute of higher education.	If an election officer is a personal acquaintance of the voter, the voter does not have to produce identification if the officer signs an attestation form.	Link
Louisiana	Photo ID required	A Louisiana voter must present one of the following forms of identification at the polls: a driver's license, a Louisiana special ID, or another generally recognized photo ID that contains the voter's name and signature. Registered voters can bring their voter information card to the Office of Motor Vehicles to receive a free Louisiana special identification card.	Voters who do not have accepted ID may vote by completing a voter identification affidavit. By law, voters who sign an affidavit may be challenged.	Link
Maine	No ID required	A voter in Maine does not have to present identification at the polls unless they are required to do so by the Help America Vote Act or are registering to vote on Election Day.	No voter ID law	Link
Maryland	No ID required	Most voters in Maryland do not have to present identification on Election Day. Only voters affected by the Help America Vote Act, voters whose identities are challenged, and voters registering or changing their address during early voting are required to present identification at the polls on Election Day in Maryland.	No voter ID law	Link
Massachusetts	No ID required	Most voters in Massachusetts are not required to present identification at the polls. However, voters affected by the Help America Vote Act, inactive voters, voters casting provisional ballots, and voters who are asked by a poll worker to provide ID due to reasonable suspicion are required to do so. Valid forms of identification include both photo and non-photo identification.	No voter ID law	Link
Michigan	Photo ID required	Each voter in Michigan is asked to present photo identification at the polls. Acceptable forms of identification include a driver's license, personal identification card, U.S. passport, or photo ID from an educational institution. Voters can also obtain a low-cost or free ID.	A voter who does not have an acceptable form of identification can cast a ballot by signing an affidavit.	Link
Minnesota	No ID required	Identification is not required of already-registered voters in Minnesota. If a voter is impacted by the Help America Vote Act, is registering to vote at the polls, or has not voted in four years or more, proof of residence is required.	No voter ID law.	Link
Mississippi	Photo ID required	Mississippi voters are required to present photo identification in order to vote in person. Accepted forms include a driver's license, U.S. passport, or photo ID issued by a branch or department of the state. Voters can obtain a Mississippi Voter Identification Card for free at any circuit clerk’s office in the state.	Voters who have a religious objection to being photographed may vote a provisional ballot and sign a separate affidavit after the election. Voters who reside and vote at a state-licensed care facility do not need to show ID.	Link
Missouri	Photo ID required	Missouri requires voters to present photo identification (ID) while voting. Accepted forms of identification include a current Missouri driver's license or non-driver's license, a current military ID, a current U.S. passport, and "another photo ID issued by the United States or the state of Missouri." Voters can obtain a free ID by filling out this form.	None	Link
Montana	Photo ID required	A voter in Montana is required to present photo identification when appearing to vote. Accepted forms of identification include a valid driver's license, a U.S. passport, a Montana concealed-carry permit, or student photo identification card issued by the Montana university system or a school that is a member of the national association of intercollegiate athletics	None	Link
Nebraska	Photo ID required	Nebraska requires voters to present photo identification while voting. Acceptable forms of identification include a Nebraska driver's license, Nebraska state ID, military ID, tribal ID, U.S. passport, and ID issued by a university or local government. Voters can obtain free state ID cards for voting through the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles.	Voters may complete a reasonable impediment certification if they have a religious objection to being photographed or are unable to obtain an ID due to a disability or illness or a lack of required documentation.	Link
Nevada	No ID required	Nevada does not require voters to present identification while voting unless it is mandated by the Help America Vote Act. A voter in Nevada must sign their name in the election board register at his or her polling place. The signature is compared with the signature on the voter's original application to vote or another form of identification, such as a driver's license, a state identification card, military identification, or another government-issued ID.	No voter ID law	Link
New Hampshire	Photo ID required	Voters in New Hampshire must present photo identification at the polls. Accepted forms of ID include a driver's license issued by any state, a valid student ID from a university in the state, and a U.S. passport.	A moderator or other election official of a town, ward or city can review the voter's qualifications and try to determine if their identity can be verified.	Link
New Jersey	No ID required	New Jersey does not generally require voters to present identification, except in situations where it is mandated by the Help America Vote Act	No voter ID law	Link
New Mexico	No ID required	New Mexico does not generally require identification to vote, except when it is required by the Help America Vote Act. Some municipalities require identification when voting in local elections.	No voter ID law	Link
New York	No ID required	New York does not generally require identification to vote, except in situations where it is required by the Help America Vote Act	No voter ID law	Link
North Carolina	Photo ID required	North Carolina requires voters to present photo identification while voting. Accepted forms of identification include a North Carolina driver's license, state ID, U.S. passport, student ID, military or veterans ID card, and tribal enrollment card. Voters may obtain a free ID from their county board of elections or the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles.	Individuals with a reasonable impediment to showing photo ID, a religious objection to being photographed, or who were victims of a declared natural disaster may fill out an exception form instead of providing identification.	Link
North Dakota	Non-photo ID required	North Dakota requires voters to present identification while voting. Identification must include the voter’s name, current North Dakota residential address, and date of birth. If a voter does not have a form of identification that includes his or her current North Dakota residential address or date of birth, the voter can present accepted supplemental documents.	An absentee voter without an acceptable form of ID may use an attester. The attester must provide their name and ID number and sign the absentee ballot application.	Link
Ohio	Photo ID required	Ohio law requires voters to provide photo identification. Acceptable forms of identification include an Ohio driver's license, an ID card, a U.S. passport, or a U.S. military ID card. Voters can obtain a free state ID card from the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.	Voters who do not have a photo ID because of a religious objection to being photographed must fill out a provisional ballot and complete an affidavit of religious objection instead of providing ID.	Link
Oklahoma	Non-photo ID required	Oklahoma requires voters to present identification while voting. Valid forms of identification include government-issued photo IDs and county election board voter identification cards (which do not include photographs). Voters can present a document issued by the United States government, the State of Oklahoma, or a federally recognized tribal government that includes their name, photo, and an expiration date after the election date.	None	Link
Oregon	No ID required	Oregon is an all-mail voting state. When registering to vote, voters must provide their driver's license number or state ID card number. If voters are unable to provide this information, they can provide a copy of another form of acceptable identification that shows their name and current address. Examples of an acceptable form of identification include a valid photo ID, paycheck stub, utility bill, bank statement, government document, or proof of eligibility under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act or the Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act.	No voter ID law	Link
Pennsylvania	No ID required	Pennsylvania does not require voters to present identification while voting unless it is required by the Help America Vote Act.	No voter ID law	Link
Rhode Island	Photo ID required	Photo identification is required at the polls in Rhode Island. Accepted IDs include a Rhode Island driver's license or permit, a U.S. passport, cards issued by any federally recognized tribal government, and cards issued by U.S. educational institutions. Voters without a photo ID can obtain one for free from the Rhode Island Department of State.	None	Link
South Carolina	Photo ID required	All voters are required to present photo identification at the polls in South Carolina. Acceptable forms of ID include a valid SC driver's license or ID card, a photo voter registration card, a U.S. passport, or a U.S. military or veterans ID. Voters can get a free photo ID from a local DMV office .	Voters who have a reasonable impediment to obtaining a photo ID may bring their non-photo voter registration card to the polling place, fill out an affidavit and vote a provisional ballot. The ballot will count unless there is proof the person is lying about their identity or their impediment.	Link
South Dakota	Photo ID required	All voters in South Dakota must present photo identification at the polls. Approved forms of photo identification include the following: South Dakota driver’s license or nondriver ID card, U.S. government photo ID, U.S. military ID, student photo ID from a South Dakota high school or accredited institution of higher education, or tribal photo ID.	Voters without a photo ID can sign a personal identification affidavit under penalty of perjury.	Link
Tennessee	Photo ID required	In Tennessee, voters must present government-issued photo identification at the polls. Acceptable forms of identification include a driver's license, U.S. passport, or ID issued by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security. Valid identification may be used even if expired, except that first-time voters may not use an expired ID. Voters can obtain a free photo ID at any participating driver service center.	Individuals who live and vote at a licensed nursing home or assisted living center, and voters who are hospitalized, indigent, or who have a religious objection to being photographed are exempt from the photo ID requirement.	Link
Texas	Photo ID required	Texas requires voters to present a form of photo identification at the polls. Accepted forms of identification include a Texas driver's license or personal identification card, a state handgun license, or a U.S. military ID. Voters who do not have a photo ID can obtain a Texas Election Identification Certificate (EIC) at any Texas driver’s license office.	Voters may fill out a reasonable impediment declaration and present a non-photo ID. Voters who have a religious objection to being photographed and victims of a declared natural disaster may vote a provisional ballot and fill out an affidavit swearing to the exemption after the election.	Link
Utah	Non-photo ID required	For elections occurring before Jan. 1, 2029, Utah is an all-mail voting state that offers vote centers for voters that choose to vote in person. A voter who wishes to vote in-person must present some form of identification at the polls. The identification does not necessarily need to include a photo. A voter can either present a photo ID that includes his or her name and registered address; a tribal identification card, Bureau of Indian Affairs card, or tribal treaty card; or two forms of non-photo ID that include the voter's name and provide evidence that the voter resides in the voting precinct.	None	Link
Vermont	No ID required	Vermont does not generally require identification to vote, except in situations where it is required by the Help America Vote Act.	No voter ID law	Link
Virginia	Non-photo ID required	Voters in Virginia must present non-photo identification at the polls. Valid identification includes voter registration confirmation documents, a valid Virginia driver's license, a valid United States passport, or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows the name and address of the voter.	Voters who do not show an accepted form of identification may vote a regular ballot if they sign a statement affirming their identity.	Link
Washington	Non-photo ID required	Washington is an all-mail voting state and does not require voters to present photo identification (ID). Voters may choose to vote in person at a local voting center. According to state law, “The county auditor shall require any person desiring to vote at a voting center to either sign a ballot declaration or provide identification.”	None	Link
West Virginia	Photo ID required	West Virginia requires voters to present photo identification at the polls. Acceptable forms of identification include government-issued IDs, student identification cards that include a photograph and are issued by a high school or institution of higher education in the state, military identifications that contain a photograph, and voter registration cards that include a photograph. Voters over the age of 65 may present an expired ID that is otherwise valid.	Residents who live and vote at a licensed state care facility do not have to provide identification. If a voter does not have identification, an adult who has known the person for at least six months may provide a signed, sworn statement verifying the voter's identity.	Link
Wisconsin	Photo ID required	Voters in Wisconsin are required to present photo identification at the polls. Accepted forms include Wisconsin Department of Transportation-issued driver's licenses, identification cards, and receipts, as well as military IDs and U.S. passports. Voters can obtain a free Wisconsin State ID Card at a Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles office.	Confidential electors do not have to provide ID. Active military and permanent overseas voters do not have to provide a photo ID when voting by absentee ballot. Indefinitely confined voters and voters in special care facilities can provide a witness signature on the absentee ballot envelope instead of showing ID.	Link
Wyoming	Non-photo ID required	Wyoming requires voters to present identification at the polls. Generally, voters are required to present a photo ID, but there are two exceptions to that requirement—Medicare or Medicaid cards—that expire in 2029. Voters without ID can obtain a free Wyoming identification card from their local Driver Services office.	None	Link

Path to the ballot

Process in Nevada

See also: Laws governing the initiative process in Nevada

In Nevada, the number of signatures required to qualify an initiated constitutional amendment for the ballot is equal to 10 percent of the total votes cast in the most recent general election. Moreover, signature gathering must be distributed equally among each of the state's four congressional districts. The initial filing of an initiated constitutional amendment cannot be made before September 1 of the year preceding the election year. The signature petitions must be filed with county officials by the third Tuesday in June of an even-numbered year. The final submission of signatures to the secretary of state must be made at least 90 days before the next regular general election. Initiated constitutional amendments that qualify for the ballot must be approved at two consecutive general elections.

The requirements to get an initiated constitutional amendment certified for the 2024 ballot and the next even-yeared election ballot:

• Signatures: 102,362 valid signatures were required.
• Deadline: The deadline to submit signatures was June 26, 2024.

Signatures are verified by county clerks using a random sampling method if more than 500 signatures were submitted in that county. If enough signatures are submitted and verified, the initiative goes on the next general election ballot. If approved at the first election, it goes on the next general election ballot.

Stages of this ballot initiative

• The measure was filed with the secretary of state by the Repair the Vote PAC on November 7, 2023.
• Repair the Vote said they submitted more than 179,000 signatures on June 24, 2024.
• On July 19, 2024, county officials verified 131,590 signatures.

How to cast a vote

See also: Voting in Nevada

See below to learn more about current voter registration rules, identification requirements, and poll times in Nevada.

How to vote in Nevada

Poll times

All polling places in Nevada are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time. An individual who is in line at the time polls close must be allowed to vote.

Registration

Check your voter registration status here.

To register to vote in Nevada, each applicant must be must a citizen of the United States, a resident of Nevada for at least 30 days before the election, and at least 18 years old by the day of the election.

Seventeen-year-olds can preregister to vote. Anyone who has been declared mentally incompetent by a court may not register to vote.

A voter registration application can be completed in person at the county clerk’s office, the Department of Motor Vehicles, other social service agencies, or college campuses. In-person registration must be completed 28 days before regular elections; registration forms submitted by mail must be postmarked by the same day. Online applications must be submitted by the Thursday before regular elections.

Nevada also allows same-day registration.

Automatic registration

See also: Automatic voter registration

Nevada automatically registers eligible individuals to vote through the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Online registration

See also: Online voter registration

Nevada has implemented an online voter registration system. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website.

Same-day registration

See also: Same-day voter registration

Nevada allows same-day voter registration at polling places during early voting and on election day.

Residency requirements

In order to register to vote in Nevada, applicants must be a resident of the state for at least 30 days prior to the election.

Verification of citizenship

See also: Laws permitting noncitizens to vote in the United States

Nevada does not require proof of citizenship for voter registration. An individual applying to register to vote must attest that they are a U.S. citizen under penalty of perjury.

All 49 states with voter registration systems require applicants to declare that they are U.S. citizens in order to register to vote in state and federal elections, under penalty of perjury or other punishment. Seven states — Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, New Hampshire, and Wyoming — have laws requiring verification of citizenship at the time of voter registration, whether in effect or not. One state, Ohio, requires proof of citizenship only when registering to vote at a Bureau of Motor Vehicles facility. In three states — California, Maryland, and Vermont — at least one local jurisdiction allows noncitizens to vote in some local elections. Noncitizens registering to vote in those elections must complete a voter registration application provided by the local jurisdiction and are not eligible to register as state or federal voters.

Verifying your registration

The Nevada Secretary of State’s office allows residents to check their voter registration status online by visiting this website.

Voter ID requirements

Nevada does not require voters to present identification while voting, in most cases. A voter in Nevada must sign their name in the election board register at his or her polling place. The signature is compared with the signature on the voter's original application to vote or another form of identification, such as a driver's license, a state identification card, military identification, or another government-issued ID.

The federal Help America Vote Act requires that individuals in all 50 states who register to vote by mail and who have not voted previously in a federal election in their state must provide either their driver's license or a paycheck, bank statement, current utility bill, or government document showing their name and address. Individuals voting by mail must include a copy of one of those documents with their absentee/mail-in ballot.

These requirements do not apply if an individual submitted a copy of their identification, their driver's license number or the last four digits of their Social Security number when registering to vote.

See also

2024 measures

• 2024 ballot measures
• Voting policy measures on the ballot

Nevada

• Nevada ballot measures
• Nevada ballot measure laws

News and analysis

• Ballot measure lawsuits
• Ballot measure readability
• Ballot measure polls

External links

• Text of Initiative