Nevada § 293.128 - Procedure for qualification
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 293.128 — Procedure for qualification, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 293.128. Procedure for qualification
1. To qualify as a major political party, any organization must, under a common name: (a) On January 1 preceding any primary election, have been designated as a political
party on the applications to register to vote of at least 10 percent of the total
number of registered voters in this State; or (b) File a petition with the Secretary of State not later than the last Friday in
February before any primary election signed by a number of registered voters equal
to or more than 10 percent of the total number of votes cast at the last preceding
general election for the offices of Representative in Congress. 2. If a petition is filed pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 1, the names of
the voters need not all be on one document, but each document of the petition must
be verified by the circulator thereof to the effect that the signers are registered
voters of this State according to the circulator’s best information and belief and
that the signatures are genuine and were signed in the circulator’s presence. Each document of the petition must bear the name of a county, and only registered
voters of that county may sign the document. The documents which are circulated for signature must then be submitted for verification
pursuant to NRS 293.1276 to 293.1279 , inclusive, not later than 25 working days before the last Friday in February preceding
a primary election. 3. In addition to the requirements set forth in subsection 1, each organization which
wishes to qualify as a political party must file with the Secretary of State a certificate
of existence which includes the: (a) Name of the political party; (b) Names and addresses of its officers; (c) Names of the members of its executive committee; and (d) Name of the person who is authorized by the party to act as registered agent in
this State. 4. A political party shall file with the Secretary of State an amended certificate
of existence within 5 days after any change in the information contained in the certificate.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 293.128
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 293.128 cover?
Section 293.128 ("Procedure for qualification") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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