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Commissioners refer amendment to align Clark County charter with nonpartisan election procedures
Summary
Commissioner Garber’s amendment to clarify that county offices follow nonpartisan state procedures — including bypassing primaries when two or fewer candidates qualify — passed a roll-call vote and was sent to a study committee; supporters cited cost savings and voter intent.
Commissioner Garber proposed amendment 26-01 to revise charter language so county offices designated as nonpartisan are handled under state nonpartisan election procedures, including skipping primaries for races with two or fewer candidates.
The measure, which Garber said “corrects inconsistencies in section 6.2” and would ensure elections “align with the nonpartisan intent approved by voters,” advanced to a study committee after a…
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