N.R.S. 293.190 - Certification of names of persons nominated at primary election
Overview of Statute
This section provides for the certification of names persons nominated at primary elections.
Statute
Not later than 15 days after the primary election at which candidates are nominated for any public office:
1. The Secretary of State shall certify to each county clerk the name of each person nominated and the title of the office for which he or she is nominated for all candidates required to file declarations, certificates and acceptances of candidacies in the Office of the Secretary of State; and
2. Each county clerk shall certify to the Secretary of State the name of each person nominated and the title of the office for which he or she is nominated for all candidates required to file declarations, certificates and acceptances of candidacies in the office of the county clerk.
(Added to NRS by 1960, 244; A 1961, 285; 2013, 2373)
1. Definition for County clerk
Except as the term is used in NRS 293.393, whenever the term “county clerk” is used in this title it means “registrar of voters” in those counties where such office has been created pursuant to the provisions of NRS 244.164.
See Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.044.
2. Definition for Primary election
The election held pursuant to NRS 293.175.
See Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.080.
3. Definition for Clerk
The election board officer designated or assigned to make the record of the election in the roster, tally list and challenge list in the precinct, district or polling place in which such officer is appointed.
See Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.040.
4. Definition for State
A state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.
See Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293D.080.
5. Definition for Person
1. A natural person;
2. Any form of business or social organization;
3. Any nongovernmental legal entity, including, without limitation, a corporation, partnership, association, trust, unincorporated organization, labor union, committee for political action, political party and committee sponsored by a political party; or
4. A government, governmental agency or political subdivision of a government.
See Nev. Rev. Stat. § 294A.009.
6. Definition for Candidate
Any person:
1. Who files a declaration of candidacy;
2. Who files an acceptance of candidacy;
3. Whose name appears on an official ballot at any election; or
4. Who has received one or more contributions in excess of $100, regardless of whether:
(a) The person has filed a declaration of candidacy or an acceptance of candidacy; or
(b) The name of the person appears on an official ballot at any election.
See Nev. Rev. Stat. § 294A.005.
Regulations & Guidance
Attorney General's Opinions
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AGO (1912) The names of candidates for President and Vice President of the United States must be certified to the county clerks by the secretary of state.
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AGO 372 (1946) Petitions to fill vacancies in nonpartisan nominations must be accepted if offered for filing pursuant to NCL section 2429 (cf. former provisions of NRS 293.165 and 293C.190), despite the provisions of NCL section 2470 (cf. former provisions of NRS 293.190) requiring certification of nominees "immediately following the primary election." Under such circumstances, certification should be made "as soon as may be."
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AGO 375 (1946) The secretary of state may certify a partial list of candidates to the county clerks prior to the final date for filing vacancies in the nominations.