Washoe County Voters Report More Ballot Problems

The primary election process in Washoe County continues to be under scrutiny as voters report a litany of issues with mailed ballots and sample ballots.

The Registrar of Voters (ROV) office is facing accusations of widespread mismanagement after many residents reported receiving mailed ballots despite opting out, and some voters received multiple ballots with different party affiliations. Additionally, the signature on the outside of the envelope has raised fears of identity theft. Other issues included ballots missing candidates from races, ballots sent out a week earlier than scheduled, and ballots transported from Arizona without proper chain of custody.

Sample ballots, crucial for voters to prepare for Election Day, have also been problematic. As per NRS 293.565(6), sample ballots must be received before early voting begins. However, many were delivered after early voting had started. Voters have reported numerous candidates and races missing from their sample ballots, which has caused confusion and frustration.

One notable example is Drew Ribar, a candidate for Assembly. Despite being registered to vote and having filed for office from his address, his name was absent from the sample ballot he received. This case is just one of many similar complaints.

The handling of the election process has led to widespread dissatisfaction. Critics argue that continuously hiring new ROVs, who claim to be doing their best, only to leave after being criticized, is evidence of systemic issues.

Compounding the issue concerns is the theft of the U.S. mail on Sunday, June 2, in Somersett, including mail-in ballots. Stolen ballots go for $25 each on the black market.

The mail-in ballot system was a COVID-19 measure. Critics argue that the Democrat and RINO legislature used this to introduce a mass mail-in ballot scheme through Assembly Bill 321 (AB321.)

They claim this has increased mail theft and ballot harvesting, compromising the election process. Despite these issues, no one has started a petition with or filed a lawsuit against the Nevada Legislature to repeal AB321 and its associated practices.