Nevada elections office proposes rule to codify complaint-investigation process

Jan 8, 2026

The Nevada Secretary of State’s Elections Division proposed a regulation to codify how election-related complaints are filed, reviewed and investigated, saying two new compliance investigators need clear, public procedures. Public commenters urged narrow dismissal authority and plain-language explanations.

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Deputy Secretary of State Mark Velaschin told a public workshop that proposed regulation R031-25P would formally set out how the office handles election-related complaints, aligning state practice with the Help America Vote Act complaint requirements and the office’s newly staffed compliance investigators.

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