In a time of so many questions and concerns surrounding the #Election2020results, here is a series of resources regarding #VotingRights and #ElectionIntegrity. #WeThePeople #BackToBasics #Civics 1/8
U.S. election laws date back to Article 1 of the #Constitution, giving states the responsibility of overseeing federal elections. Many Constitutional amendments & federal laws to protect voting rights have been passed since then. To learn more go to: https://www.usa.gov/voting-laws 2/8
Nevada Revised Statutes and Administrative Codes further clarify #VotingRights and procedures in Nevada. To learn more go to: https://www.nvsos.gov/sos/elections/election-resources/statutes-regulations 3/8
Election fraud is a federal crime. To learn more about what constitutes fraud and the role the @FBI plays in protecting federal interests and preventing violations of your constitutional rights, go to: https://www.fbi.gov/scams-and-safety/common-scams-and-crimes/election-crimes-and-security @FBILasVegas 4/8
Voter intimidation, coercion, threats, and other tactics to suppress a person’s ability to vote constitute #CivilRights violations. To learn more, go to: https://www.justice.gov/crt/voting-section 5/8
Your vote matters. Mail in and drop off ballots are marked "received" until the election is certified. To check on the status of your ballot, contact your local registrar of voters. You can find the contact list here: https://www.nvsos.gov/sos/elections/voters/county-clerk-contact-information 6/8
NV elected officials swear an oath to support, protect and defend the Constitution and Government of the United States, and the Constitution and government of the State of Nevada. To see the oath, go to: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-282.html#NRS282Sec020 7/8
When it comes to:
The #Constition, may we uphold it.
The #RightToVote, may we protect it.
The #Integrity of our vote, may we secure it.
The finalized #Election2020results, may we come together to move forward as Nevadans and Americans. #WeThePeople 8/8
The #Constition, may we uphold it.
The #RightToVote, may we protect it.
The #Integrity of our vote, may we secure it.
The finalized #Election2020results, may we come together to move forward as Nevadans and Americans. #WeThePeople 8/8