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Current as of January 01, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
1. The board of county commissioners, after making the abstract of votes as provided in NRS 293.393, shall cause the county clerk to certify the abstract and, by an order made and entered in the minutes of its proceedings, to make:
(a) A copy of the certified abstract; and
(b) A mechanized report of that abstract in compliance with regulations adopted by the Secretary of State,
and forthwith transmit them to the Secretary of State.
2. On the fourth Tuesday of November after each general election, the justices of the Supreme Court, or a majority thereof, shall meet with the Secretary of State, and shall open and canvass the vote for the number of presidential electors to which this State may be entitled, United States Senator, Representative in Congress, members of the Legislature, state officers who are elected statewide or by district, district judges, or district officers whose districts include area in more than one county and for and against any question submitted.
3. The Governor shall issue certificates of election to and commission the persons having the highest number of votes and shall issue proclamations declaring the election of those persons.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 24. Elections § 293.395. Transmission of copy of certified abstract of votes and mechanized report to Secretary of State; canvass of vote by justices of Supreme Court; Governor to grant certificates of election and issue proclamations - last updated January 01, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-24-elections/nv-rev-st-293-395/
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