Election Center Election Center To achieve full equality for all LGBTQ+ people, Silver State Equality is committed to endorsing and supporting openly LGBTQ+ and pro-equality candidates — up and down the ballot — who will fight for civil rights and social justice. Important Deadlines: 2020 General Election – November 3, 2020 Register to Vote: Mail: Postmarked by October 6, 2020 Online: October 29, 2020 In-Person: October 6, 2020 Same-day registration is available during Early Voting and on Election Day Early Voting: Begins: October 17, 2020 Ends: October 30, 2020 Absentee Ballots: Request by: October 20, 2020 Return: Postmarked by November 3, 2020 Note: ALL registered voters will receive a mail in ballot Register to Vote Vote By Mail Vote By Mail Pursuant to Assembly Bill 4 from the 32nd Special Session of the Nevada Legislature, ALL active registered voters in Nevada will be sent a blank ballot in the mail for the general election. This means voters do not need to request a mail-in ballot for the general election if they want to vote by mail. To find a ballot drop off location, early vote location or polling location, please click HERE. To track the status of your mail-in ballot, please click HERE. ALL mail-in ballots must be postmarked by November 3, 2020.Find Your Polling Place Don’t know where you’re supposed to vote? Click here to find your polling place! Our Endorsements CURRENT ENDORSEMENTS Silver State Equality endorses viable candidates running for local, state and federal offices who have a proven track record of supporting equal rights and legal protections for LGBTQ+ Nevadans and who are committed to advancing these goals in their capacity as elected officials. PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES Joe Biden and Kamala Harris UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Congressional District 1: Dina Titus Congressional District 2: Patricia Ackerman Congressional District 3: Susie Lee Congressional District 4: Steven Horsford Nevada State Senate Nevada State Senate District 1: Pat Spearman Nevada State Senate District 6: Nicole Cannizzaro Nevada State Senate District 11: Dallas Harris Nevada State Senate District 18: Elizabeth (Liz) Becker Nevada State Assembly Nevada State Assembly District 1: Daniele Monroe-Moreno Nevada State Assembly District 2: Dr. Radhika Kunnel Nevada State Assembly District 8: Jason Frierson Nevada State Assembly District 10: Rochelle Nguyen Nevada State Assembly District 15: Howard Watts Nevada State Assembly District 16: Cecelia Gonzalez Nevada State Assembly District 17: Clara (Claire) Thomas Nevada State Assembly District 20: David Orentlicher Nevada State Assembly District 29: Lesley Cohen Nevada State Assembly District 39: Deborah Chang Nevada State Assembly District 41: Sandra Jauregui Nevada Local Offices Clark County School Board of Trustees, District A: Lisa Guzman and Liberty Leavitt (dual endorsement) Reno City Council, At-Large: Devon Reese Sparks City Council, Ward 1: Wendy Stolyarov Washoe County Commission District 1: Alexis Hill Washoe County School Board Trustee, District D: Kurt Thigpen West Wendover Mayor: Daniel Corona Nevada Ballot Measures Nevada Question 2, Marriage Regardless of Gender Amendment – Support For more information, please visit the Vote Yes on Question 2 website HERE. BOLD indicates openly LGBTQ+ candidateEndorsement Process and GuidelinesSilver State Equality endorses viable candidates running for local office, statewide offices, the state legislature and Congress who have a proven track record of supporting equal rights and legal protections for LGBTQ+ Nevadans and who are committed to advancing these goals in their capacity as elected officials. Except in rare circumstances, Silver State Equality only endorses exceptional LGBTQ+ candidates in local races with the goal of supporting the careers of exceptional leaders in our community to build a bench of strong candidates for higher office. In races for State Assembly and Senate, United States Congress and Senate, and Nevada State Constitutional Offices, Silver State Equality considers endorsement of all candidates that meet our screening and endorsement criteria. ENDORSEMENT PROCESS Silver State Equality conducts field research to determine candidates’ records on LGBTQ+ equality and social justice and will extend invitations to participate in the endorsement process based on past record, viability, and Silver State Equality priority considerations. Endorsement by Silver State Equality requires completion of a candidate questionnaire and candidate interviews. Candidates who are interested in our endorsement should contact André Wade at andre@silverstateequality.org as early as possible to inform us of your candidacy. KEY CANDIDATE CONSIDERATIONS Candidate must be 100% in support of LGBTQ+ equality to be considered for endorsement. Candidate must be viable and able to run a competitive campaign. Candidate’s prior depth of work in support of full LGBTQ equality is a key factor. Is the candidate openly lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer/questioning? Will endorsement diversify and expand support for LGBTQ+ equality and social justice? NOTE: A candidate who is not 100% in support of full LGBTQ+ equality is not eligible for endorsement.
