Sec. of state issues apology to Nevada voters over glitch that caused ballots to show up as counted
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The Nevada Secretary of State released an apologetic statement Thursday in response to numerous reports from voters who saw inaccurate information on the state’s website that caused confusion and concern about the voting process.
8 News Now Investigators reported on Monday, Feb. 19 that a technical issue was causing primary mail-in ballots across Nevada to show as counted even though voters hadn’t mailed their ballots or even voted.
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The glitch didn’t impact vote tabulation or alter the primary results but did raise concerns. Nevada Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar issued an apology to voters:
“As Nevada’s chief officer of elections, I would like to apologize to voters for this weekend’s confusion. No voter should ever look at the Secretary of State’s website and see inaccurate information. This was a technical error that should not have happened, resulting from a patchwork, bottom-up voter registration system that has long needed to be replaced. I have made it a priority to modernize our system and bring the Voter Registration and Elections Management System (VREMS) online before the June 2024 primary election.
Nevada has a long history of secure, fair, and accessible elections and I am proud to continue that work. I want to be clear that this issue had nothing to do with the tabulation of votes or results of any election. There is no evidence of widespread voter fraud in our state, now or ever. Voters should have absolute confidence in the entire election process.
I would like to thank the entire team at the Secretary of State’s office, as well as the county clerks, registrars, and other county staff members who responded to this issue with necessary urgency.”
Francisco V. Aguilar, Nevada Secretary of State
Voters can review their voting history on the secretary of state’s website and also opt in or opt out of voting by mail.
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