What are the rules regarding write-in candidates?

In Nevada, write-in candidates are eligible for any public office as long as they are a legal citizen of the U.S. and are a registered voter. They must also meet the qualification requirements for that office and file a Declaration of Candidacy with the proper government office. To run as a write-in candidate, the individual must also make a written request for a write-in space to be added to the ballot. They must do this at least seven days before the election. The state will then provide a blank line for the candidate’s name on the ballot. In Nevada, the write-in candidate must also designate a group or organization to receive the certificate of election. This will appear on the ballot. This group or organization must submit their request to the Nevada Secretary of State before the election day. Voters who wish to vote for a write-in candidate must enter their name into the blank space provided, along with any other desired information. For the vote to be counted, the voter must properly identify the candidate they are voting for and the name must be legible. At the end of election day, all write-in ballots will be tallied along with the other votes. The individual or group who receives the highest number of votes in a race will be declared the winner. If the write-in candidate does not win the race, then the designated group or organization will receive the certificate of election.

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