Nevada § 298.259 - Voting by new residents; regulations
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 298.259 — Voting by new residents; regulations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 298.259. Voting by new residents; regulations
1. If a new resident of the State of Nevada otherwise qualified to vote in another
state in any election for President and Vice President of the United States has commenced
his or her residence in this State after the 30th day next preceding that election
and for this reason does not satisfy the requirements for registration in this State,
the new resident may vote for President and Vice President in this State. 2. If a new resident of the State of Nevada wishes to vote for the President and Vice
President of the United States pursuant to this section, the new resident must: (a) Apply to the county clerk for the appropriate ballot using the form prescribed
by the Secretary of State; and (b) Vote only in the office of the county clerk during regular office hours. 3. A county clerk, upon receipt of an application pursuant to this section, shall
provide the applicant a ballot and any other materials necessary to vote only for
President and Vice President of the United States. 4. A vote cast pursuant to this section must not be: (a) Combined with the total of a precinct but must be segregated at the precinct and
then combined with the totals for the county. (b) Included in precinct, district, county or state totals for other electoral purposes. 5. The Secretary of State may, in a manner consistent with the election laws of this
State, adopt regulations to effectuate the purposes of this section.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 298.259
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 298.259 cover?
Section 298.259 ("Voting by new residents; regulations") 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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