Nov 12
Nevada Redistricting Should Belong to Voters, Not Politicians
I'm drafting a constitutional amendment to move Nevada redistricting from the Legislature to a citizens commission, ban mid-cycle redistricting, and have it in place for the 2031 maps.
Nov 05
The Order Came by Mail. My Next Filing Didn’t.
Last week’s update was about how long it took to get permission to file electronically in Barnhill v. Aguilar: 43 days, ending with an order that arrived in my
Nov 04
It Took 43 Days to Get Permission to File Like a Lawyer. The Order Came by Mail.
On October 29, a federal court granted my motion to file and receive documents electronically in Barnhill v. Aguilar. I learned about it today, November 4, when the order
Oct 30
The Secretary of State Asked the Court to Park My Case. The Judge Said No.
On October 29, U.S. District Judge Jennifer Dorsey denied Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar’s request to put Barnhill v. Aguilar on hold. My case moves forward on its own
Oct 27
Automatic Registration. Automatic Label. Where’s the Automatic Check?
Most Nevadans registered to vote the same way: at the DMV, half-listening, while they waited for a new license photo. Over the last 30 years, what happens at that
Oct 25
A Voter Registration Form Came to My House for Someone Who Has Never Lived Here
This fall, an envelope arrived at my house in Las Vegas. Across the front, in capital letters: “VOTER REGISTRATION FORM ENCLOSED. DO NOT DISCARD.” It was addressed to someone
Oct 19
The Governor Endorsed Every Statewide Republican but One. It’s the Office That Runs Your Elections.
Governor Joe Lombardo’s campaign has released its list of endorsed candidates for November. It covers lieutenant governor, attorney general, treasurer, and controller. It covers Congress, the State Senate, the
Oct 17
You Shouldn’t Need a Law Degree to Start a Business, or a Federal Lawsuit to Get an Answer
Before early voting began, the Nevada Appeal asked every candidate for Secretary of State the same questions. Two of us answered: Secretary Cisco Aguilar and me. If you’re deciding
Oct 16
Your Nevada Voting Guide: Who Runs the Election and What to Check Before You Vote
Early voting in Nevada’s general election runs from Saturday, October 17, through Friday, October 30, and Election Day is Tuesday, November 3. You shouldn’t need a law degree, a
Oct 14
I’ll Hold My Office to the Same Standard I Held Theirs
For most of this campaign, I’ve asked the Secretary of State’s office a simple question: show me the rule you’re following, and show me you followed it. When the
