Nevada has become a battleground for left-wing dark money groups that are spending millions of dollars to influence the state’s voters on two major issues: abortion and ranked-choice voting (RCV). With the upcoming November elections, these groups are working hard to enshrine radical changes into Nevada’s constitution.
The abortion initiative, known as Question 6, aims to create a “fundamental right to abortion” in the state’s constitution, further cementing Nevada’s position as one of the most permissive states when it comes to abortion laws. Nevadans for Reproductive Freedom, the group leading this effort, raised $6.6 million in the last quarter. The bulk of this money came from left-wing organizations like the Advocacy Action Fund and the Tides Foundation, both of which are known for supporting progressive causes.
Simultaneously, a separate group is pushing for Question 3, which seeks to impose ranked-choice voting in Nevada. RCV allows voters to rank candidates by preference, and if no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote in the first round, the last-place finisher is eliminated, and their votes are redistributed. Critics call it “rigged-choice voting,” arguing that it manipulates election outcomes. Yes on 3, the group behind the proposal, raised $13.9 million last quarter, with large contributions from Unite America and Article IV, two progressive organizations.
While these measures have strong financial backing, they are facing growing opposition. Both Republicans and Democrats in Nevada have expressed concerns about the impact of ranked-choice voting, fearing it could undermine fair elections.
Nevada voters will decide the fate of these proposals, but the influence of outside dark money groups is undeniable, raising questions about how much control Nevadans really have over their own state’s future.
