Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 293C - City Elections
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 293C.080 - Change of manner in which name of candidate appears on ballot

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 293C.080

Current through December 31, 2024

1. For the purposes of NRS 293.2565, the surname of the candidate printed on a ballot may be his or her original surname or married surname. A candidate may not request that a new modification or combination of his or her original surname and married surname appear on the ballot.

2. A candidate may change the manner in which his or her name will appear on the ballot by filing a written request to amend his or her declaration of candidacy. The request must be filed by the candidate in person with the filing officer with whom the declaration of candidacy was filed not later than 5 p.m. or close of business on the last day to file the declaration of candidacy.

This subsection does not authorize the amendment of any matter contained in a declaration of candidacy other than the manner in which the name of the candidate appears.

Added to NAC by Sec'y of State by R217-97, eff. 5-26-98; A by R014-23A, eff. 9/18/2023

NRS 293.124, 293.247, 293.2565

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