Overview

The Secretary of State is the state’s chief election officer. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.124(1). They are responsible for the “execution and enforcement” of election laws in the state of Nevada. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.124(1).

Election-Related Duties

The key duties of the Secretary of State are:

1. Issuing rules and regulations and election guidance. Nev. Rev. Stat. §§ 293.124(2), 293.247(4).
2. Canvassing the vote (with justices of the State Supreme Court) Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.395(2).
3. Approving training of local election officials on issues such as signature verification and cybersecurity. Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§ 293.875(1), 293.877.
4. Managing the Election Integrity Task Force, which combats physical and cybersecurity threats to election integrity. “Election Procedures Manual” at 102.

Selection and Vacancy Information

• **Elected: ****The Secretary of State is elected to four-year terms. Nev. Const. Art. V, § 19(1) (referencing § 2).
• Tiebreaking: Ties are broken by a vote of both legislatures. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.400(1)(a).
• Term of Office: The Secretary of State is elected every four years during the gubernatorial election and is limited to two terms. Nev. Const. Art. V, § 19.
• Next Election: The next election for Secretary of State will be held on November 3, 2026.
• Qualifications: Any qualified voter in the state of Nevada is eligible to hold this office. Nev. Const. Art. V, § 19(2).
• Vacancy: If there is a vacancy, the Governor will appoint a replacement. Nev. Const. Art. V, § 8.