Election Integrity Under Fire: Why Voter Roll Cleanup in Nevada is Critical for 2025

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(Iris Stone) – I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and are ready to ring in the New Year!  As we reflect on 2024 and prepare for what’s ahead, let’s talk about some important developments from the election and what it means for Nevada.

Last week, the Nevada Secretary of State finally published the “final” election results. It took long enough, didn’t it?

Clark County finalized its numbers back on November 15, yet Election Day feels like ages ago. If you’re like me, you’re ready to move forward, but there are some insights worth revisiting.

Breaking Down the 2024 Numbers

The 58-page Clark County analysis, put together by Karl Johnson and I, dives deep into the precinct-level turnout for every State Senate and Assembly district.  Here are some key takeaways beyond what has already been covered in earlier press articles:

  • President Trump flipped Nevada this year, winning by over 46,000 votes. His gains in Clark County were significant, improving by more than 63,000 votes compared to 2020. Without Republicans in Clark County, President Trump wouldn’t have won!

 

  • Senate candidate Sam Brown fell short statewide by 24,059 votes.  But compared to midterm results in 2022, his campaign brought in a massive 186,000 additional votes. Meanwhile, Senator Jacky Rosen outperformed Catherine Cortez Masto in the last midterm, racking up over 202,000 more votes.  Also,  Senator Rosen bettered herself by +155,634 in her 2018 CC senate race.

 

  • Clark County Congressional races weren’t as favorable. Republican candidates lost by an aggregate of 61,320 votes:  Drew Johnson CD3 by -10,220;  Mark Robertson CD1 by -24,235 and John Lee CD4 by -26,865.   The three incumbent Democrats improved their margins over the 2020 election by an aggregate of 141,724 votes,  broken down by district as follows:  +51,348 in CD1, +44,435 in CD3, +45,941 in CD4 votes.

 

Still, there are some wins to celebrate:

  • Conservative candidates for the School Board in Districts A, B, and E won decisively.  Their success held up in mail-in ballot counts, showing strong grassroots support.  This underscores that the left focused (i.e. spent money) on winning legislative races in 2024.

 

What These Numbers Mean

  • The data shows a few clear trends. While Democrat turnout dropped by 36,000 compared to 2020, Republican turnout increased by 13,000, and nonpartisan/other voters surged by 79,000.  The latter number can be attributed to the implementation of Automatic Voter Registration at the Department of Motor Vehicles.

 

  • Mail-in voting remains a big challenge, with over 84,000 ballots processed after Election Day—19% of the total vote. Nonpartisan and other voters accounted for the largest chunk of these late ballots, underscoring the need for vigilance in voter roll cleanup and election integrity efforts.

 

Looking Ahead to 2025

  • Legislative Session:  The upcoming legislative session begins in late January, and it’s shaping up to be a busy one.

 

  • Election Integrity: This remains a top priority. Voter roll cleanup is crucial, and efforts like the Pigpen Project will be front and center.

 

  • Ballot Initiatives: Expect to see Question 7 (Voter ID) and Question 6 (Abortion) return in 2026.  We’ll need to re-educate voters on these issues, especially with the misleading information spread by the left.

 

  • New Ballot Measures: The left is likely to introduce several measures, and we’ll need to stay on top of these to ensure fair outcomes.

 

  • The Governor’s Re-Election:  It will be imperative that we lay the groundwork in 2025 for Governor Lombardo and his executive team’s 2026 re-election.

 

  • National Election Reform: There’s a push to modernize outdated federal voter laws. The Election Integrity Network’s “US Citizens Elections Bill of Rights” is gaining traction, and we must support this effort to secure meaningful reforms.

 

What Can You Do?

Your voice and participation will be critical in the year ahead.  Whether it’s emailing lawmakers, providing testimony,  talking to your family, friends and neighbors, or staying informed, your involvement will make a difference.

For now, take a moment to enjoy the season. Thank you for your dedication, and here’s to a productive and impactful 2025.  Happy New Year!

Ms. Stone is the director of the Pigpen Project in Nevada. For more information, click here. The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Nevada News & Views.