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Federal judge strikes down Nevada’s “none of the above” voting option
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| Last Edited | RBH Aug 22, 2012 03:04pm |
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| Media | Newspaper - Washington Post |
| News Date | Wednesday, August 22, 2012 09:00:00 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | In a high-stakes election that could help determine the presidency and control of the U.S. Senate, a judge has ruled Nevada’s unique “none of the above” ballot option is unconstitutional and has to go.
U.S. District Judge Robert C. Jones ruled Wednesday that because the “none” option can never win, even if it gets the most votes, it essentially makes those votes not count.
The ruling came during oral arguments in Reno over a lawsuit filed in federal court in June and financed by the Republican National Committee. It sought an injunction to remove the state’s unique voter option, which has appeared on every election ballot for statewide races — including presidential and Senate contests — since 1976. |
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