Tracking 2026 Nevada Ballot Measures: WhatS Up For a Vote and Why
Nevada voters will face two constitutional amendments on the ballot in 2026, both of which appeared on the ballot in 2024 and received notable support.These measures, concerning voter identification and reproductive rights, are returning for a second vote as required by Nevada law for constitutional amendments.
Voter Identification Requirement
The first measure proposes adding a requirement for photo identification to vote in Nevada elections. A “no” vote would maintain the current voting laws, while a “yes” vote would mandate photo ID.
Supporters, including Repair the Vote PAC and the Nevada Voter ID Coalition (chaired by Gov. Lombardo), argue that requiring ID enhances election security and is a common practice for many everyday activities. This initiative garnered overwhelming support in 2024, with 73% of voters approving it. Notably, some Democrats have shifted their position to support the measure, aligning with the expressed will of the electorate.
opponents contend the requirement could disenfranchise voters lacking readily available ID, such as those who do not drive. While Democrats previously opposed voter ID laws, the strong 2024 vote has prompted a reevaluation of their stance.
Repair the Vote successfully gathered 179,000 signatures to place the measure on the ballot, exceeding the required amount. In the 2024 cycle, the PAC raised over $300,000, with significant contributions from Civic Voter Engagement, Nevada Corporate HQ, and Allen Knudson, who donated $100,000. The amendment previously withstood all legal challenges in the 2024 election cycle.
Reproductive Rights Amendment
The second proposed amendment seeks to enshrine the right to abortion and related medical procedures into the Nevada Constitution. Currently, these rights are protected by state law, but constitutional enshrinement would offer a higher level of protection against future legislative changes. The amendment specifically includes a “basic right to abortion” until fetal viability.
A “yes” vote would add these rights to the state Constitution. A “no” vote would allow current state law to remain in effect, maintaining legal abortion access in Nevada through the 24th week of pregnancy.
Proponents, led by the Nevadans for Reproductive Freedom PAC, emphasize the need to permanently safeguard abortion rights in Nevada. Opponents, including Nevada Right to life PAC and the Coalition for Parents and Children PAC, argue that existing state law already adequately protects these rights.
The measure qualified for the ballot on June 28, 2024, and passed in the 2024 election. The Nevadans for Reproductive Freedom PAC raised over $1.8 million in the 2024 cycle. The Coalition for Parents and Children PAC has not filed any financial reports with the Secretary of State’s Office. Currently, there are no active legal challenges to this ballot measure.
Fundraising reports for the 2026 election cycle for both measures were not yet available as of October 20, 2025.
