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Election: Important Dates
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Last Updated on April 24, 2012
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2012 Federal/State Elections
Federal/State Elections are in even-numbered years. In 2009, the Nevada Legislature changed the date of the Federal/State Primary Election to the second Tuesday in June of each even-numbered year. The General Election date remains the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Specific dates are below.
Pursuant to Nevada law, Nevada does not conduct Primary Elections to select Presidential candidates. Instead, major political parties will hold caucuses in the beginning of 2012 at dates, times and locations that they will determine. The Clark County Election Department is not involved with these caucuses and you should contact your political party for more information.
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Laughlin Candidate Filing Dates and EARLY VOTING DATES
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April 3 - 25, 2012
24 hours per day / 7 days per week,
until the last day
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Pre-Filing for Laughlin Candidates: Candidates running for Mayor or City Council Member in Laughlin are encouraged to pre-file their candidacy. By electronically providing filing information before appearing in-person, candidates will significantly reduce the filing time because much of the paperwork will be essentially complete before candidates arrive. To pre-file, login to the Registered Voter Services section on the Clark County Election Department's home page and select "Pre-File for Candidacy" from the menu.
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April 3 - 25, 2012
Weekdays (closed Saturday - Sunday)
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Laughlin Candidate Filing: Period during which Laughlin candidates (Mayor and City Council Member) may file to run for office in 2012 and may also change how their name will appear on the ballot. The filing location is the Clark County Election Center in North Las Vegas.
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April 27, 2012
Friday, 5:00 p.m.
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Last Day for Laughlin Candidates to Withdraw Candidacy: A withdrawal must be in writing and submitted in-person at the Clark County Election Center in North Las Vegas.
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May 30, 2012
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Early Voting in Laughlin and Searchlight: Early voting will be conducted at the locations and during the hours indicated below.
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LAUGHLIN
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SEARCHLIGHT
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Spirit Mountain Activity Center
1975 Arie Ave., Laughlin
8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. |
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Searchlight Community Center
200 Michael Wendell Way, Searchlight
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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June 12, 2012, Primary Election (Federal/State)
Vote 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Election Day at Your Assigned Polling Place,
All Voters Registered in Clark County
A Primary Election is a preliminary (nominating) election to select, when necessary, Democratic, Republican and nonpartisan candidates who will run in the General Election contests (except candidates for U.S. President/Vice President and special district offices, who will only appear in the General Election). The direct vote of the people selects the candidates, rather than votes of convention delegates. In State/Federal Elections, Nevada has CLOSED PRIMARY elections. (NRS 293.257, as amended by A.B. 81 of the 2011 legislative session)
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May 12, 2012
Saturday
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Registration Deadline: Last day to register to vote or to update your existing registration, without having to appear in-person at the Election Department offices. See the Close of Registration Notice for Special Hours of Operation. (NRS 293.560)
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May 13 - 22, 2012
Sunday - Tuesday
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In-Office Registration (10 Days): You may register to vote or update your existing registration in-person at the Election Department offices only. See the Close of Registration Notice for Special Hours of Operation. (NRS 293.560(5))
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May 26 - June 8, 2012
Saturday - Friday
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Early Voting (14 Days): Any voter registered in Clark County may vote at any early voting site within the County. Hours and days vary by location. (NRS 293.3568)
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June 5
Tuesday, 5:00 p.m.
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Mail/Absentee Ballot Request Deadline: Last day for the Election Department to RECEIVE WRITTEN mail ballot requests. (NRS 293.315)
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November 6, 2012, General Election (Federal/State)
Vote 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Election Day at Your Assigned Polling Place,
All Voters Registered in Clark County
Candidates who receive the most votes in a General Election are elected to office. You may vote for all offices and questions on the ballot for your precinct, regardless of your party affiliation.
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October 6, 2012
Saturday
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Registration Deadline: Last day to register to vote or to update your existing registration, without having to appear in-person at the Election Department offices. (NRS 293.560)
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October 7 - 16, 2012
Sunday - Tuesday
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In-Office Registration (10 Days): You may register to vote or update your existing registration in-person at the Election Department offices only. (NRS 293.560(5))
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October 20 - November 2, 2012
Saturday - Friday
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Early Voting (14 Days): Any voter registered in Clark County may vote at any early voting site within the County. Hours and days vary by location. (NRS 293.3568)
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October 30, 2012
Tuesday, 5:00 p.m.
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Mail/Absentee Ballot Request Deadline: Last day for the Election Department to RECEIVE WRITTEN mail ballot requests. (NRS 293.315)
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