The Nevada Secretary of State’s Office has acknowledged discrepancies in online voter histories following the Presidential Preference Primary on Tuesday, February 6.
The issues, attributed to technical errors, have prompted investigations and responses from state officials and political parties. Secretary Francisco V. Aguilar attributed the discrepancies to a “miscommunication in code,” clarifying that the glitch did not affect election results or compromise voter Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
Reports of erroneous voter history prompted swift action from the Secretary of State’s Office, with staff working to resolve the issue in collaboration with county clerks and registrars. Despite the technical glitch, election results posted on official platforms remain accurate and unaffected.
The Nevada Republican Party raised concerns about the discrepancies, particularly regarding reports of online votes that mail-in ballots for individuals who did not participate in the primary. The party said it would investigate with the Secretary of State’s Office.
Aguilar reiterated the state’s commitment to secure, fair, and accessible elections, as his office provided a memo outlining the steps taken to address the issue and gave plans to implement a top-down Voter Registration and Elections Management System (VREMS) before the June 2024 primary election.
The VREMS system, according to Aguilar, will enhance data accuracy and streamline election administration processes, ensuring transparency and reliability in Nevada’s electoral system. The testing of the VREMS system will happen during a recall and mock election in March, allowing for public scrutiny and feedback before full implementation.
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