Food Workers Union Striving to Rectify Contested Voting Tally in Nevada Election Election
Last updated on: November 14, 2022, 12:00h.
Steve Bittenbender
In an ongoing endeavor to ensure a just election outcome, the Culinary Union announced on Friday its continued commitment beyond the extensive canvassing campaign of over one million households in Nevada.
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Nevada's Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto is currently maintaining a slender lead over her Republican challenger Adam Laxalt, trailing by less than 900 votes, with thousands more ballots yet to be counted. According to election officials, approximately 9,600 ballots in Clark and Washoe counties exhibit potential signature inconsistencies. Recognizing the importance of each and every vote, the Culinary Union, a powerful labor organization representing Nevada's casino workers, will engage in efforts to confirm the validity of these contestable ballots.
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Over the last few days, more than 200 canvassers have been diligently working on rectifying such ballot discrepancies, stated Ted Pappageorge, Secretary-Treasurer of the Culinary Union. He emphasized the union's commitment to phone banking and canvassing, as well as their concerted effort to collaborate with both labor and community organizers in the process of verifying voter information.
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With the deadline for ballot validation looming at 5 p.m. PT on Monday, the Culinary Union is working tirelessly to ensure that the voices of Nevadans are heard and their votes are counted accurately.
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The Swinging Senate Election
While the validation campaign will not impact the reelection bid of Gov. Steve Sisolak, who lost his race to Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo, it could significantly shape the balance of power in the US Senate.
Gov. Steve Sisolak (D), who lost his reelection campaign and officially conceded to Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo on Friday night. However, the Culinary Union’s work may influence which party controls the US Senate starting in January.
At present, Republican challenger Adam Laxalt holds a narrow lead over incumbent Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto by 862 votes, with a nearly equal share of votes cast in the 2022 election. However, a substantial number of ballots remain uncounted in Clark and Washoe counties, the two largest in Nevada, where Cortez Masto has traditionally held a lead.
Nevada Independent
Jon Ralston, a political commentator and editor of the Nevada Independent, reported that over 23,000 votes are yet to be tallied in Clark County and approximately 8,000 more in Washoe, counties where Cortez Masto has maintained a lead throughout the election.
#WeMatter State.
If counting trends persist, Cortez Masto is expected to edge ahead of Laxalt and secure a 50th Democratic seat in the US Senate. In the event of a 50-50 tie, the role of Vice President Kamala Harris as the tiebreaker would guarantee Democratic control of the Senate for the next two years.
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As the race to secure the crucial 50th Senate seat heats up, Ralston predicted: "By the end of the day, we may know if Nevada has rendered Georgia irrelevant, or if everyone still has Georgia on their minds."
November 12, 2022
Guidance for Challenged Ballots
Georgia irrelevant, or if everyone still has Georgia on their minds,” he tweeted.
If you've cast your ballot in either Clark or Washoe County and received a notice that your vote may be disputed, you can obtain more information by visiting the county's respective websites:
here for Clark and
- Access Clark County’s Voter Services Portal
- Navigate Washoe County’s Voter Registration Website
here for Washoe) to determine if your ballot has been challenged and needs to be cured.
By consulting these resources, you can ascertain whether your ballot requires validation and obtain clear instructions on how to proceed to ensure your vote is accurately counted.
online and must submit a picture of their identification. In Clark County, voters can respond by text if they’ve received notification their ballot has been challenged. The county will respond with a link to a website where voters can cure their ballot.
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Key Insights
The enrichment data highlights the significance of the validation efforts undertaken by the Culinary Union in the aftermath of the Nevada election. By diving deeper into the data, we can glean further insights on the processes required to validate challenged ballots:
- Ballot Challenges: Approximately 9,600 ballots in Clark and Washoe counties have been flagged with potential signature inconsistencies, necessitating validation checks.
- Last Minute Counts: Crucial votes are still being counted in both Clark and Washoe counties, which could yield a decisive victory for either candidate.
- County Websites: Clark and Washoe counties provide official resources for voters to check the status of their ballots, as well as receive guidance on how to rectify any discrepancies.
- Political Significance: Successful validation efforts could potentially result in a Democrat retaining control of the Senate; however, the margin remains narrow and dependent on ongoing counting and potential ballot revisions.
By understanding these key factors, we can better appreciate the ongoing efforts to ensure a fair and just election process in Nevada.
The Culinary Union's website features a 'Div' with the class 'panel__author' displaying the name of the author, Steve Bittenbender, who has been covering the election news. The validation campaign by the Culinary Union could significantly impact the US Senate election, as reported by various news sources such as the Nevada Independent and Twitter. If you've received a notice about a disputed vote in Clark or Washoe County, you can visit their respective websites to check the status and provide necessary identification or respond via text for clarification.