Sharron Angle Introduced First Voter ID Law In Nevada 20 Years Ago

I have been involved in the election integrity battle for over 20 years as a researcher, as a national speaker, and as the producer of a documentary. Today I am running to be the next Secretary of State in Nevada, Click Here To Contribute And Help!

In January 2005, my good friend Don Gustavson—former Nevada Assemblyman and Senator—and I were brainstorming potential legislation for the upcoming session. During that conversation, we reflected on the 2004 Afghan presidential election. In that election, voters dipped their thumbs in ink after casting their ballots to prevent double voting. Don looked at me and said, “Sharron, I think the most important thing we could do is make elections secure in Nevada.”

We considered using electoral ink—a semi-permanent stain applied to the thumb—to prevent voter fraud. This method was first used in India’s 1962 general election and has since become common in over 30 countries. However, we realized that most Nevadans already had state-issued identification, making voter ID a more practical and permanent solution.

At the time, a Nevada driver’s license or state ID cost just a few dollars. As of 2023, they remain affordable: $8.50 for a driver’s license, $7.50 for a standard ID card, and $12.50 for a commercial license. Given this accessibility, using government-issued ID to secure our elections was a clear and simple solution.

I introduced Bill Draft Request 24–1138 later named Assembly Bill AB269, on February 7, 2005. This was Nevada’s first legislative effort to require voter identification at the polls. The bill mandated photo ID at polling stations and ensures that all voters registering provided a government issued photo ID.  Unfortunately, the bill did not pass. But I remained committed to election integrity. January 30, 2014, I filed the first Voter ID Constitutional Amendment Initiative Petition in Nevada. Although this effort also fell short, others like David Gibbs picked up the mantle, authored the 2024 Voter ID amendment, and continued the fight for secure elections.

In 2024, over 70% of voters approved a Constitutional Amendment initiative requiring Voter ID. This landmark vote demonstrated clearly that Nevadans want secure, fair elections. However, for the amendment to become Constitutional law, it must be passed a second time in the 2026 general election.

Voter ID is a common-sense measure—one that ensures only eligible citizens vote while preserving public confidence in our elections. Let’s finish what we started. Vote YES for Voter ID in 2026.

I want to be very clear about how important this race is to ensure Voter I.D. actually happens after 2026. While the people of Nevada voted for Voter I.D. by over 60% in 2024, and may do so again in 2026, the current Secretary of State in Nevada is completely against the idea, 110%. He has publicly rejected President Trump's Executive Order on Voter I.D.and opposed  Nevada's Voter I.D. calling it, "a roadblock."

Without the right Secretary of State in Nevada, Voter I.D. will not be implemented after we worked so hard to make it a reality. I have been involved in the election integrity battle for over 20 years as a Nevada Assemblywoman, as a researcher, as a national speaker, as the producer of a documentary, and even as a victim in court. I have firsthand experience against Harry Reid unlike my opponent who served as an apprentice of Harry Reid and the Reid Machine. I know the opponents of Voter I.D. and they know I am serious about making sure Voter ID is actually implemented after the 2026 election.

Yes, I need your help to do this. I’m looking for Angle’s Angels, and I’d like you to be one of them. You can help us win this battle and change the direction of Nevada and our country. To raise the $5,000,000 it takes just $12 a month until election day in 2026 or $35 each quarter from you, that's 6 times between now and election day in November of 2026. We have to implement Voter I.D. in Nevada after voters approve it again, and I am the most qualified and experienced person to do the job. Is this issue to secure our elections worth the investment to make this happen? I believe it is and I believe you do too, which is why I am in the race, and asking for your help. You can join the race to secure Nevada elections here!

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God bless you and God bless America,

Sharron Angle

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