Follow Nevada's 7 ballot questions and what each result means

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Nevadans are voting on seven questions on the November ballot. Some provide tax cuts, others amend the state Constitution, and one fundamentally changes the way we vote.

We keep track of which questions pass or fail so you know what to expect and how the results might affect you.

WRISTWATCH: Veteran political reporter Steve Sebelius explains some of the questions on the Nevada 2024 ballot

Steve Sebelius explains some questions on the Nevada 2024 ballot

Shall the Nevada Constitution be amended to remove certain provisions governing the administration of the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents and its State University and certain federal land grant funds and to provide for additional statutory oversight of public institutions of higher education through regular independent auditing? Can audits be conducted without repealing the existing statutory election process or other existing legal provisions regarding the Board of Trustees?

Question 1 What is it?

This measure, which has been put to a vote by the Nevada Legislature, would remove the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents from the state constitution.

State lawmakers argue that removing surrogates from the constitution would give the Legislature more control over the system. Regents argue the measure is a power grab that could threaten their role overseeing the state’s colleges and universities.

Did it pass or fail?

As of 12:15 a.m. Wednesday, 56% of the votes counted so far were against Question 1; 44 percent expressed a positive opinion.

What does this mean?

If yes: The Board of Regents would be removed from the constitution and the Legislature would have greater control over the Nevada System of Higher Education.

If no: The Board of Regents will remain in the constitution, and the Legislature will not gain additional authority over how to govern Nevada’s colleges and universities.

“Shall Article 13, Section 1 of the Nevada Constitution be amended to: (1) Amend the definition of persons who benefit from institutions which the State is required to promote and support; (2) Shall the term “institutions” be replaced by “institutions”?” and (3) ) To add to the types of organizations that the state should encourage and support organizations that benefit people with intellectual or developmental disabilities?”

Question 2 What is it?

The measure would change language in the state constitution referring to people with disabilities and update 1800s terms with more modern words. (For example: “Deaf and dumb” means “persons who are deaf or hard of hearing” in the state constitution.)

Did it pass or fail?

As of 12:20 a.m. Wednesday, 65% of the votes counted so far were in favor of Question 2; 35 percent were against it.

What does this mean?

If yes: Language in the state constitution referring to people with disabilities will be changed.

If no: Language in the state constitution referring to people with disabilities will remain the same.

“Shall the Nevada Constitution be amended to allow all Nevada voters the right to participate in open primaries to elect candidates for the general election, the Lieutenant Governor, the Secretary of State, the State Treasurer, the State Controller, the Attorney General, and the State Legislatures?”

3. What is the question?
Question 3 would make significant changes to Nevada’s election process, specifically regarding open primaries and ranked-choice voting.

WRISTWATCH: In response to your questions, we have explained in detail how Question 3 works and what it does.

What does the third question on the ballot mean?

Did it pass or fail?

As of 12:20 a.m. Wednesday, the majority of votes counted so far voted against Question 3. The proportion of votes counted by Election Day was 43% in favor of Question 3 and 43% against.

What does this mean?

If yes: Nevada will hold open primaries; This means you can vote for any candidate in the primaries, regardless of your or party affiliation. We will also offer ranked voting for select selections; This means that instead of voting for just one candidate, you’ll have the option to rank your top five candidates.

If no: Nevada’s primaries will remain closed; This means that only voters registered with a particular party can vote for that party’s candidates in primaries. Nevada will not implement ranked-choice voting in certain elections.

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“Shall the Nevada Constitution and the Nevada Constitution Code be amended to remove language permitting the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as a criminal punishment?”

What is question 4?
Although slavery or forced labor is no longer used as punishment in Nevada, language allowing them is still included in the state constitution. Question 4 deletes this language.

Did it pass or fail?

As of 12:20 a.m. Wednesday, 60% of the votes counted so far were in favor of Question 4; 40 percent opposed it.

What does this mean?

If yes: Language allowing slavery or involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime was removed from the Nevada constitution.

If no: Language allowing slavery or involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime remains in the Nevada constitution.

“Shall the Sales and Use Tax Act of 1955 be amended to provide exemption from taxes imposed by this Act on gross receipts from the sale and storage, use, or other consumption of diapers?”

5. What is the question?
Question 5 would exempt sales of child and adult diapers from statewide sales tax; This means Nevadans will pay less for these products than they do now.

Supporters said the tax would help residents meet their living needs. Opponents said the state would lose $9.5 million in tax revenue this year based on sales exceeding $117 million.

Did it pass or fail?

As of 12:25 a.m. Wednesday, 67% of the votes counted so far were in favor of Question 5; 33 percent opposed it.

What does this mean?

If yes: In Nevada, diapers for children and adults are now exempt from sales tax.

If no: Sales taxes will continue to apply for diapers and adult diapers.

“Should the Nevada Constitution be amended to establish an individual’s fundamental right to an abortion, without interference from state or local governments, if the abortion is performed by a qualified health care professional to the point of fetal viability or to preserve the health or life of the pregnant woman?” Individually at any point in the pregnancy?”

Question 6 What is it?
Question 6 would create an abortion right in the Nevada constitution and allow Nevada to allow the practice even if a federal abortion ban passes. Currently, abortion rights are protected in state law. The charter was approved in a voter referendum in 1990, meaning it cannot be changed without another vote from the public.

Opponents argue the measure would allow abortions during the nine months of pregnancy, but current law allows abortions up to 24 weeks and beyond if the mother’s life is threatened.

Did it pass or fail?

PASSED

What does this mean?

Abortion rights will be added to the Nevada constitution.

Abortion will be allowed until “the fetus is alive”, which is the basic standard in the law. 1973 Roe v. Wade decision this decision was overturned by the US Supreme Court in 2022. If the doctor determines that the woman’s life is in danger, abortion will be allowed after the period of viability expires.

Because Question 6 is a voter initiative, it must be approved by voters a second time in 2026 before it can go into effect.

“Should the Nevada Constitution be amended to require voters to present photo identification to verify their identity when voting in person or to provide certain personal information to verify their identity when voting by mail?”

What is Question 7?
In Question 7, all voters will be required to show ID at the ballot box or prove they have ID when voting by mail.

Supporters say the measure will restore confidence in elections and deter voter fraud. Opponents say the measure is unnecessary because in-person cases of voter fraud are almost vanishingly rare. They also say people without ID may be disenfranchised because of the new rule.

Currently, identification and voter eligibility are checked only under certain narrow conditions when registering to vote or voting for the first time.

Did it pass or fail?

As of 12:25 a.m. Wednesday, 73% of the votes counted so far were in favor of Question 7; 27 percent opposed it.

What does this mean?

If yes: Voters will be required to show identification when voting in person at the polling place. Voters voting by mail will need to type in the last four digits of their Nevada driver’s license number, the last four digits of their Social Security number or the voter registration number they provided when they first registered to vote.

Since Question 7 was created by voter initiative, it must be approved a second time in 2026 to become law.

If no: This no vote rejects an effort to adopt voter ID in Nevada.

Other results of the 2024 elections

If you’re curious about the results of other national, state and local races in this election, you can find the latest numbers at: ktnv.com/election-results.

Other results of the 2024 elections

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