In addition to drastically improving the voting process in Nevada, the Nevada Election Modernization and Reform Act (NEMRA) could be the key to resolving current and future thorny issues in the state.
As I have pointed out, candidates move towards and remain closer to the median voter under a primary system that is more inclusive. Along with the open blanket primary, the use of Ranked Choice / Instant Runoff voting, where being a voter's second choice could lead to victory, candidates must not only take this middle road during the election, but must maintain that through a willingness to engage in rational dialogue during the legislative session if they hope to be re-elected.
The willingness to engage in constructive dialog, to collaborate with the opposition, is the key to problem solving. Without this open conversation, the root cause cannot be identified. Without attacking the root cause, no problem is resolved.
It's true, if you look back on past legislative sessions, there have been periods where committee and floor votes are unanimous or nearly unanimous. Wouldn't it be something is that became the norm?
We have the chance to to do that. All it takes is getting a bill filed, a hearing and vote in both chambers of the legislature, and the governor's signature. During this campaign cycle, let candidates know how important this is to you when deciding on who to cast your vote for in November. Let's have a BDR filed by December 10th.
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