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With unmatched courtroom experience, Bravo Schrager LLP delivers trusted ballot measure litigation for Nevada’s reformers, helping campaigns, PACs, unions, nonprofits & more to advance lawful initiatives and defend democratic progress.
Your Cause, Our Mission. Let’s Talk.
Our Nevada election attorneys represent Nevada’s most determined changemakers, from community organizers and PACs to unions and nonprofits, translating policy ideas into sound initiatives that reach the ballot and stand up in court.
Bravo Schrager Guides Progressive Change
For over two decades, our firm has worked to shape Nevada’s political and constitutional landscape from Carson City’s legislative halls to the courtrooms of Clark and Washoe Counties. Whether advancing citizen-driven amendments or blocking unlawful proposals, Bravo Schrager LLP brings unmatched experience in election litigation, initiative drafting, and strategic compliance.
If your movement is ready to effect change, we’ll lead the way.
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Defending Democracy, Making a Stand
Ballot measures are proposals placed directly before voters to create, amend, or repeal state laws or constitutional provisions. These measures allow citizens, coalitions, and organizations to influence the law directly—but the process is complex, regulated, and frequently litigated.
Nevadans have long used the initiative and referendum process to shape policy where the legislature could not or would not act, from raising the minimum wage to expanding abortion rights and reforming redistricting.
Practice Areas
Bravo Schrager stands at the intersection of political law, constitutional advocacy, and reform. Our attorneys counsel Nevada’s reformers, nonprofit leaders and PACs through every legal and strategic step of getting on the ballot and beyond. Whether advancing reform or defending it from attack, we deliver the clarity and courtroom skill it takes to transform public will into policy.
Constitutional Amendments
We counsel clients pursuing constitutional amendments, guiding them through Nevada’s two-election approval process and Article 19 compliance. Our attorneys ensure each amendment is drafted, filed, and defended with precision — helping transform public initiatives into enduring constitutional reform that reflects Nevada’s progressive values.
Learn MoreDefending & Challenging Ballot Measures
Bravo Schrager LLP defends valid reforms and challenges unconstitutional or defective proposals. We handle disputes over titles, summaries, single-subject issues, and signature verification, appearing in pre- and post-election litigation and before the Nevada Supreme Court to uphold citizen-driven reforms and protect the integrity of Nevada’s democratic process.
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Bravo Schrager counsels clients who believe in expanding rights, strengthening democracy, and shaping policy through strategic advocacy. We partner with those who seek to expand—not restrict—equality and opportunity.
Take The Next Step For Your CauseOur Work
From striking down unconstitutional proposals to safeguarding citizen-driven initiatives, our unmatched record in election and political law reflects our mission: defend democracy, advance progress, & secure victories where they matter most.
Out of the wilderness and into the fight—Bravo Schrager LLP offers steadfast guidance when the stakes are high and the political path is unclear.
Take The Next Step For Your CauseNevada recognizes both statutory and constitutional initiatives.
Statutory initiatives are indirect: once filed and verified, they are first presented to the Nevada Legislature, which can enact or reject them. If the Legislature takes no action, the initiative proceeds to voters at the next general election.
Constitutional initiatives are direct: they go straight to the ballot and must be approved in two consecutive general elections to become part of the Nevada Constitution. All citizen initiatives must adhere to the single-subject rule, ensuring that each measure addresses only one issue to prevent voter confusion and logrolling.
A referendum allows voters to approve or reject a law already passed by the Legislature. Once filed and certified, the targeted law is suspended until the election, where voters decide whether to uphold or repeal it — a vital check on legislative power.
The Nevada Legislature may refer proposed amendments or statutory changes to voters for approval, often for issues of constitutional significance. Some questions, such as whether to hold a constitutional convention, are automatically referred under Nevada law.
Qualify, Circulate, Certify
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Preliminary Filing
Proponents must file the proposed measure with the Nevada Secretary of State, including the full text, a statement of purpose, and arguments for and against. A Political Action Committee (PAC) must also be designated to sponsor the petition.
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Ballot Title & Summary Review
The Secretary of State and Attorney General will review the proposed language for accuracy and neutrality. The title and summary are what voters see, and frequently the subject of legal disputes.
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Signature Gathering & Verification
Once approved for circulation, petitions must collect valid signatures from at least 13% of voters in each of Nevada’s four petition districts (based on the last general election turnout). For 2026, this equates to roughly 37,000 signatures per district. County clerks and the Secretary of State verify signatures.
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Certification & Ballot Placement
After verification, the Secretary of State certifies the measure for the ballot. Opponents may file pre-election challenges over title accuracy, subject scope, or constitutional defects.
For statewide statutory & constitutional initiatives; NRS 293.127565 et seq.
Clarity to Drive Reform
A ballot measure is the general term for any proposal before voters to create, change, or repeal a law or constitutional provision. An initiative is a citizen-driven proposal to enact or amend a law. At the same time, a referendum allows voters to approve or reject a law already passed by the Legislature, often called the “people’s veto.” A constitutional amendment specifically changes the Nevada Constitution and must be approved in two consecutive general elections to take effect.
Qualifying a ballot measure in Nevada is a highly technical process. It requires filing compliant petition securing approval to circulate, gathering the necessary number of valid signatures, and meeting strict rules under state law. Because each step is regulated and often litigated, the most reliable path is working with an experienced Nevada ballot measure attorney who can ensure compliance, anticipate challenges, and protect against setbacks.
Common issues include violations of the single-subject rule, misleading description of effect, constitutional or statutory conflicts, signature sufficiency disputes, fiscal note or funding analysis challenges, and pre-election injunctions.
If voters approve a statutory initiative, it becomes law and cannot be amended for three years. Constitutional initiatives require two election approvals before taking effect. Proponents can revise and refile if a measure fails in a future cycle. Bravo Schrager LLP represents clients through defending valid reforms, challenging unlawful measures, and managing post-election litigation.
Yes. 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) nonprofits, labor unions, and advocacy groups can engage in ballot measure activity within federal and state limits. Our attorneys advise on IRS lobbying rules, state disclosure requirements, and campaign finance compliance to help organizations advocate effectively while protecting their tax-exempt or regulated status.
Bravo Schrager guides clients through every stage of the ballot process, from drafting language that meets the single-subject rule and Secretary of State requirements to defending initiatives before the Nevada Supreme Court. Our attorneys litigate title and summary disputes, constitutional challenges, signature verification appeals, and pre- or post-election injunctions, while advising on petition compliance, circulator training, and fiscal note disputes.
We also counsel on First Amendment, campaign finance, and disclosure issues to ensure advocacy groups, PACs, and nonprofits remain compliant. Whether crafting a new measure or defending voter-approved reform, Bravo Schrager LLP provides the legal precision, courtroom experience, and strategic insight needed to protect democratic participation and ensure every initiative stands firm under Nevada law.