Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 298 - Presidential Electors and Elections
Here’s a structured overview of Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) Chapter 298 – Presidential Electors and Elections, which sets administrative procedures supporting the statutory framework in NRS 298:
🗳️ 1. Notification of Party Candidates (§ 298.Sec. 1)
Each major political party must submit the names of its presidential and vice-presidential candidates to the Secretary of State by 5 p.m. on the first business day of September in the election year. (Added effective Sept 18, 2023) (law.cornell.edu)
2. Eligibility & Voting by New Residents (§ 298.010)
Specifies how recently moved residents can vote for president, aligning with NRS regulations.
3. Electronic Voting Eligibility (§ 298.020)
Defines qualifications for voters to use the approved electronic transmission system—covering military, overseas, disabled, and tribal voters—for presidential elections. (leg.state.nv.us)
4. Ballot Preparation & Candidate Lists (§ 298.030–.13)
Requires major party conventions to supply candidate lists, which are then used to generate ballots.
Includes procedures for withdrawal of trooping candidacy, challenges of presidential preference primary candidates, and details deadlines for recounts in primary elections. (leg.state.nv.us, leg.state.nv.us)
🔗 Relationship with NRS Chapter 298
NAC 298 outlines the administrative steps implementing NRS Chapter 298, which addresses:
Qualifying presidential elector nominees
Filing candidate pledges and certificates of ascertainment
Reconciling elector conduct (e.g., faithlessness)
Handling elector vacancies and recording votes (leg.state.nv.us, legalfix.com)
✅ Summary Table
| NAC Section | Focus Area |
|---|---|
| 298.Sec. 1 | Candidate list submission by major parties |
| 298.010 | Voting rights for new state residents |
| 298.020 | Electronic voting eligibility criteria |
| 298.030–.13 | Ballot prep, candidacy processes, recount procedures |
🛠️ Why It Matters
NAC Chapter 298 ensures the technical, logistical, and procedural aspects of presidential elections and elector selection are carried out correctly. It operationalizes policies on:
Declaring candidates
Handling new resident votes
Facilitating remote voting
Managing candidate filings, withdrawals, and vote recounts
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