Nevada Administrative Code|Section 304.020 - Nomination of candidates by major political parties and minor political parties to fill vacancy

                                                
 304.020. Nomination of candidates by major political parties and minor political parties to fill vacancy 
 
1. In the event of a vacancy in the office of Representative in Congress, each major political party and minor political party may nominate a candidate to fill the vacancy. The nominations must be submitted to the Secretary of State not later than 5 p.m.:
 
(a) If the vacancy is caused by a catastrophe, on the 15th day following the day on which the Governor issues the proclamation required pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 304.230.
 
(b) If the vacancy is not caused by a catastrophe, on the 45th day following the day on which the Governor issues the proclamation required pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 304.230.
 
2. A major political party or minor political party that does not submit its nomination pursuant to the requirements of subsection 1 is prohibited from placing a candidate on the ballot for the special election.
 
3. The provisions of this section apply to every major political party and minor political party regardless of the bylaws, rules or regulations of the major political party or minor political party. 
 
Added to NAC by Sec'y of State by R111-11, eff. 12-30-2011
 
NRS 304.250