1,000,000 Nevadans are Denied the Right to Vote in our Closed Primary Elections
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All registered voters should have the right to vote in all taxpayer funded elections
Nevada denies independent voters the right to vote in our closed primary elections. That means the 1 million registered voters who are neither Republican or Democrat, many of them military veterans and first responders, are being denied an equal voice in elections their tax dollars pay for.
Question 3 will open our primaries to give all registered voters the right to vote in every election, regardless of political party registration.
The candidates finishing in the top five of the primary make it to the November election, where all voters will be allowed to rank candidates in order of preference. Needing majority support to win, candidates will have to focus on the issues of everyday people and not attacking their opponents, increasing civility in our campaigns and making them more accountable to the communities they serve.
Why NevadansSupport Question 3
No Nevadan should be forced to pick just one party to vote in an election that is paid for by taxpayers
Many of our military veterans and first responders are Independent voters, and they are being denied an equal voice in our elections. This works for the political insiders from both parties – not us. The truth is that veterans, teachers, fire fighters, and everyday people are supporting Question 3 because it gives all voters a voice in every election our tax dollars pay for.
Open Primaries Give All Voters The Right to Vote
Question 3 returns power to the people of Nevada. Open primaries mean more Nevadans have a voice. This leads to better choices of candidates, who will focus on issues that really matter to Nevadans. Candidates will no longer be forced to pivot to extreme policies to make it out of the primary, reducing polarization and partisan bickering from both sides.
More and Better Choices on the November Ballot Leads to More Civility and More Accountable Office Holders
Allowing voters to rank candidates in order of preference on the November ballot gives voters more and better choices, so Nevadans will no longer be forced to choose between the ‘’lesser of two evils’’. Needing majority support to win, candidates will have to focus on the issues of everyday people and not attacking their opponents, increasing civility in our campaigns, and making politicians more accountable to the communities they serve.
What are our fellow Nevadans saying?
“We shouldn’t feel like we’re stuck choosing between the lesser of two evils on the November ballot. YES on 3 will give us more and better choices in the general election.”
Hilary L. - Nevada Firefighter, Reno
“As a veteran, I fought for our country - but I’m denied the right to vote in the primary election that my tax dollars pay for. Every registered voter, including Independents like me, deserves a say in who represents us.”
Mike E. - Veteran, Independent Voter, Reno
“I support Question 3 because it opens our primaries and will hold our elected leaders more accountable. Voting YES on 3 is an important first step in helping to shape our state’s future in a positive way.”
Jared S. - 4th Generation Rancher, Wells
“My friends are Republicans, Democrats and Independents, but in Nevada 1 million voters are excluded from voting in closed primary elections. All voters deserve to have a voice and express their preferences amongst more candidates in the November election - that’s why I’m voting YES on 3.”
Valessa N. - Mom, North Las Vegas
“I’m sick of watching the political attacks on TV. YES on 3 will encourage candidates to find common ground, work across the aisle and focus on solutions rather than rhetoric.”
Elie M. - Small Business Owner, Las Vegas
“1 million Nevada voters are currently denied the right to vote in primary elections. Voting YES on Question 3 will help make our leaders more accountable by giving us all a say in who represents us. That’s how democracy is supposed to work.”
Anwar A. - Student, Las Vegas