LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Nevadans are voting on seven questions on the November ballot. Some give tax breaks, others amend the state Constitution, and one would radically overhaul the way we vote.

We track which questions passed or failed so you know what to expect and how it may affect your results.

CLOCK: Senior Political Reporter Steve Sebelius breaks down some of the questions on the 2024 Nevada ballot

Steve Sebelius breaks down some of the questions on the 2024 Nevada ballot

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What is question 1?

The measure, placed on the ballot by the Nevada Legislature, would remove the Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education from the state constitution.

State lawmakers argue that removing regents from the constitution would give the Legislature more control over the system. The regents say the measure is a power grab that could threaten their role overseeing the state’s colleges and universities.

Did it pass or fail?

As of 12:15 a.m. Wednesday, 56 percent of ballots counted so far were against Question 1; 44% were in favor.

What does this mean?

If yes: The Board of Regents will be removed from the constitution and the Legislature will have greater control over Nevada’s system of higher education.

If not: The Board of Regents will remain in the constitution, and the Legislature will not gain additional authority over how Nevada’s colleges and universities are governed.

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What is question 2?

The measure would change language in the state constitution that refers to people with disabilities, updating 1800s-era terms with more modern words. (Example: “deaf-mute” would become “deaf or hard of hearing” in the state constitution.)

Did it pass or fail?

As of 12:20 p.m. Wednesday, 65 percent of ballots counted so far were in favor of Question 2; 35% were against it.

What does this mean?

If yes: It will change the language in the state constitution that refers to people with disabilities.

If not: The language in the state constitution that refers to people with disabilities will remain the same.

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What is question 3?
Question 3 would make significant changes to Nevada’s election process, specifically addressing open primaries and ranked choice voting.

CLOCK: In response to your questions, I’ve detailed how question 3 works and what it would do.

What does question three on the ballot mean?

Did it pass or fail?

As of 12:20 a.m. Wednesday, the majority of votes counted so far were against Question 3. Ballots counted on Election Day and through Election Day were 43 percent in favor of passing Question 3 and 43 percent against it.

What does this mean?

If yes: Nevada will have open primaries, meaning you can vote for any candidate in the primary election, regardless of your affiliation or party. We’ll also have ranked-choice voting for certain elections, meaning you’ll have the option to rank your top five candidates instead of just voting for one.

If not: Nevada’s primary elections will remain closed, meaning only voters registered with a particular party can vote for that party’s primary candidates. Nevada will not implement ranked choice voting for certain elections.

CLOCK: Here’s a guide to ballot questions 4-7 in Nevada’s 2024 election

Here’s a guide to ballot questions 4-7 in Nevada’s November election

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What is question 4?
Although slavery or involuntary servitude is no longer used as punishment in Nevada, language allowing it is still in the state constitution. Question 4 would delete that language.

Did it pass or fail?

As of 12:20 p.m. Wednesday, 60 percent of ballots counted so far were in favor of Question 4; 40% were against it.

What does this mean?

If yes: Language allowing slavery or involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime is removed from the Nevada constitution.

If not: Language allowing slavery or involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime remains in the Nevada constitution.

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What is question 5?
Question 5 would exempt the sale of baby and adult diapers from statewide sales tax, meaning Nevadans would pay less money for those products than they currently do.

Supporters said the tax would help residents afford a necessity. Opponents said the state would lose $9.5 million in tax revenue this year, based on sales of more than $117 million.

Did it pass or fail?

As of 12:25 p.m. Wednesday, 67 percent of ballots counted so far were in favor of Question 5; 33% were against it.

What does this mean?

If yes: Baby and adult diapers are now exempt from sales tax in Nevada.

If not: Sales taxes will still apply for baby and adult diapers.

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What is question 6?
Question 6 would create a right to abortion in the Nevada constitution, ensuring that even if the federal abortion ban were to pass, Nevada would still allow the practice. Currently, abortion rights are protected by state law. The status has been upheld in a voter referendum since 1990, meaning it cannot be changed without another popular vote.

Opponents say the measure would allow abortion through all nine months of pregnancy, but existing law allows abortion up to 24 weeks and beyond if a mother’s life is threatened.

Did it pass or fail?

It has passed

What does this mean?

The right to abortion will be added to the Nevada constitution.

Abortion will be allowed up to “fetal viability”, the basic standard that was included the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision which was overturned in 2022 by the US Supreme Court. Abortion would be allowed after viability if a doctor determined that a woman’s life was in danger.

Because Question 6 is a voter initiative, it must be approved a second time by voters in 2026 to take effect.

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What is question 7?
Question 7 would require all voters to show ID at the polls or prove they have ID when voting by mail.

Supporters say the measure will restore confidence in elections and deter voter fraud. Opponents say the measure is unnecessary because cases of in-person voter fraud are so rare as to be almost non-existent. They also say people without ID could be disenfranchised under the new rule.

Currently, voter identity and eligibility are verified only when registering to vote for the first time or in certain limited voting circumstances.

Did it pass or fail?

As of 12:25 p.m. Wednesday, 73 percent of ballots counted so far were in favor of Question 7; 27% were against it.

What does this mean?

If yes: Voters should show ID when voting in person at a polling place. Voters using mail-in ballots should write the last four digits of their Nevada driver’s license number, the last four digits of their Social Security number, or the voter registration number issued when they registered to vote for the first time. date.

Since Question 7 was a voter initiative, it must be approved a second time in 2026 to become law.

If not: This negative vote rejects the effort to adopt voter ID in Nevada.

More 2024 election results

If you’re wondering about the results of other national, state and local races this election, you can find the latest numbers at ktnv.com/election-results.