[EL] Fun fact out of Nevada

[sean at impactpolicymanagement.com]

I have a vague recollection that "None of These Candidates" is not counted
in determining the outcome because there was concern about that line
receiving a plurality/majority and then not knowing what to do in such an
instance - call a new election or seat the runner-up to Mr. NOTC?. But,
especially given that we are talking about Nevada, I would not want to place
a bet on that recollection.

Sean Parnell

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From: Law-election <law-election-bounces at department-lists.uci.edu> On Behalf
Of Lorraine Minnite
Sent: Wednesday, November 4, 2020 6:15 PM
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Subject: [EL] Fun fact out of Nevada

Just for fun, I checked the election returns for President and Vice
President of the United States on the Nevada Secretary of State's website -
the number of votes for Mr. "None of These Candidates" is larger than
Biden's margin (10,391 for Mr. None; Biden's margin is reported as 7,641). 
I have nothing intelligent or wise to say about that - just thought I'd
share.

I like these 'opposition to all candidates' rules like Nevada's Title 24
Section 293.269.  The Nevada Secretary of State's FAQ's on this important
subject helpfully explain that Nevada law requires "that ballots for
statewide offices, President, and Vice President permit a vote to express a
choice of 'None of These Candidates.' However, only votes cast for named
candidates are counted in determining the nomination of election to these
offices."  I'm not quite sure why they feel the explanation is needed, but
it's good to know I'm not missing anything.

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