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Early Voting Information

WHO MAY VOTE EARLY
In federal/state elections, all voters registered in Clark County may vote before Election Day at any early voting site. In municipal elections, voters registered within the specific boundaries of an incorporated city may vote at an early voting site within their own city. Early voting sites are either “permanent” (long-term) or “neighborhood” (short-term).

WHAT IS EARLY VOTING
Since 2000, more people in Clark County have voted before Election Day than on Election Day, primarily as a result of Clark County’s Early Voting Program (mail ballots also account for a very small percentage). In 2006, 74 early voting sites will be set up throughout the County. The many nearby neighborhood early voting sites provide eligible voters an opportunity to cast their ballot at a time and place convenient for them. Sites include shopping malls, super-markets, libraries and community centers.

WHEN EARLY VOTING OCCURS
It begins the Saturday, 17 days before election day, and continues everyday for 14 days, ending the Friday before election day:
	October 21 - November 3: Early voting for the November 7, 2006 General Election
Site Schedules: Hours and days vary by site. A complete schedule with specific sites, dates and hours will be available as follows:
	Internet: The 2006 early voting schedule for the Primary Election is available at: www.accessclarkcounty.com/election/2006/EV/EVSched_PRIM2006.pdf
	Election Department: Call 702-455-VOTE (8683) or send an e-mail to elinfo@co.clark.nv.us
	Early Voting Schedule Brochures: Available anywhere you find Voter Registration Applications, e.g., Department of Motor Vehicles, post offices, libraries, etc.
	Sample Ballot: The front section of your sample ballot contains an early voting schedule. Sample ballots are mailed before early voting begins.
	Newspapers: The Registrar of Voters publishes the schedule during the week before the period for early voting begins and at least once each week during the period for early voting.

WHERE TO FIND EARLY VOTING SITES
Early voting sites are either “permanent” (long-term) or “neighborhood” (short-term).
	Permanent Sites: Permanent sites are long-term, i.e., early voting is conducted at the same location for the entire 14 days of early voting. They are usually in high-traffic areas, such as major shopping malls, Election Department offices or City Clerks’ offices. These sites have 20 to 40 touch-screen voting machines.
	Neighborhood Sites (Short-Term): Neighborhood sites are short-term, i.e., early voting is conducted at a location for two or more days and then moves on. These sites are in smaller facilities (local supermarkets, libraries, community centers, etc.) and ensure all voters in the County have access to a site located in their neighborhood. These sites have 6 to 15 touch-screen voting machines.

HOW TO VOTE EARLY
Upon arriving at the site, your eligibility and signature will be verified before you are allowed to vote. Computers at each site are connected to the Election Department’s centralized voter registration files and your voting record will be updated when you vote, thus preventing the possibility of anyone voting twice. All early voting sites use “Edge” touch screen voting machines. These machines provide ballots and instructions in both English and Spanish.

EARLY VOTING TURNOUT AND RESULTS
Daily early voting turnout (total voters per site) will be available every night after 10:00 p.m. on the Internet at www.accessclarkcounty.com/election/home.asp. Tabulated results will be available after 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. Complete tabulated election results will be on the above-referenced web site or on TV cable Channel 4.

Election Day Information

POLLING PLACE LOCATION
Because the locations of polling places periodically change due to population growth and facility availability, check your sample ballot or the Internet for your official precinct and polling place. Unlike early voting, on Election Day you may only vote a full ballot at your assigned polling place.

IF YOU MOVE
When you move, you should give written notice to the Election Department as soon as possible so the change will apply to the next upcoming election). You must vote at your old polling place if you:
	Moved less than 30 days before an election.
	Moved more than 30 days before an election and never notified the Election Department in writing.
	Notified the Election Department in writing of your new address after the voter registration deadline.

ELECTION DAY VOTING PROCESS IN A PRIMARY ELECTION
All Clark County Election Day polling places and early voting sites now exclusively use "Edge" touch-screen voting machines (AVC full-face ballot voting machines are no longer used). These machines include a voter verifiable paper printout of each ballot that stays with the machine. "Edges" also provide both Spanish and English ballots and instructions.
	Go to Precinct Table: Upon arriving at your assigned polling place, an election official will direct you to the correct precinct table.
	Verify Identity: You will give your name to a Clerk at the precinct table. The Clerk will find your name in the Precinct Register and ask you to sign next to your facsimile signature. The Clerk will then verify your identity by comparing your handwritten signature to your facsimile signature. It may be helpful to bring picture identification with you when you vote.
	Receive Receipt: After verifying your identity, the Clerk will give you a voting receipt, showing your precinct and party.
	Receive Activation Card: You will then be directed to an election official who will issue to you a voting machine activation card.
	Vote: You will proceed to an "Edge" (touch-screen) voting machine to vote. You must insert the card into the "Edge" to activate it for your specific precinct and party.
	Return Activation Card: When you are finished, you must immediately return the activation card to an election official.

IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER
	Closed Primary Elections: In Nevada, Federal/State Primaries are "closed" elections. This means you can only vote for candidates from your own party (the one you listed on your Voter Registration Application). However, all registered voters may vote in applicable nonpartisan contests.
	No Write-Ins: Nevada Revised Statute 293.270 prohibits write-in candidates.

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