Voter Challenge Public Records Request

Eva Xiao filed this request with the Nye County Administration (NV) of Nye County, NV.
Submitted Aug. 7, 2024
Status
Rejected

From: Eva Xiao

Subject: Nevada Public Records Act Request: Voter Challenge Public Records Request

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To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Nevada Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

1) County data for all challenges made by members of the public to other voters’ registrations from November 3, 2020 to the time that the request is processed. Please make sure that the responsive documents include the name of the person who filed the voter challenge as well as the materials they submitted as part of their challenge claim.

2) Correspondence and details related to the processing and, if applicable, the outcome (approval, rejection, etc.) of the voter challenge claim. This is also for the same time period, or November 3, 2020 to the time that the request is processed.

I would like these records in electronic format, sent via email or other digital method.

If there are any questions about my request, I am happy to hop on the phone (914-817-4482) in addition to corresponding via email.

If you determine that any of the information qualifies for an exemption from disclosure, I ask you to note whether the exemption is discretionary, and if so whether it is necessary in this case to exercise your discretion to withhold the information. In any event, please provide a signed notification citing the legal authorities on which you rely if you determine that any of the information is exempt and will not be disclosed.

As a member of the news media working for Financial Times I request that a fee waiver for my request be granted. My work can be viewed at the following link: https://www.ft.com/eva-xiao.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Eva Xiao

From: Nye County Administration (NV)

Subject: Public Records Request

Email

Dear Eva Xiao,

Nye County Administration is in receipt of your public records request sent and received via email dated August 7, 2024, attached hereto, regarding voter challenge records. Pursuant to Nevada Revised Statute 239.0107, this response is provided to you not later than the end of the fifth business day after the date on which this office received the request.

Pursuant to Nevada Revised Statute 239.0107, this response is provided to inform you Nye County Administration does not have legal custody or control of election records. The entity that may have legal custody or control of the public books or records you are requesting is listed below.

NYE COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE
101 Radar Road
P.O. Box 1031
Tonopah, NV 89049
Phone: (775) 482-8127
Email: Clerk@nyecountynv.gov<mailto:Clerk@nyecountynv.gov>

Respectfully,
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