NEON, Nevada Election Observation Network
Nonpartisan · Locally led

Be there when Nevadans vote.

NEON is a nonpartisan election observation and civic engagement initiative dedicated to strengthening public trust in Nevada elections.

The Nevada Election Observation Network (NEON) is a nonpartisan election observation and civic engagement initiative dedicated to strengthening public trust in Nevada elections through informed, impartial observation. By training community members on Nevada's election laws, procedures, and safeguards, NEON prepares volunteers to observe election processes without interference and objectively document their observations to promote transparency and confidence in Nevada's elections. In addition to programming in Clark and Washoe counties, NEON prioritizes outreach in rural and Tribal communities to ensure broad, diverse participation in election observation across the state.

What Observers Do

  • Attend assigned polling locations
  • Observe election procedures objectively
  • Document observations using NEON's reporting tools
  • Submit observations to help identify trends and strengthen public confidence
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Become a NEON Election Observer

Sign up below to join Nevada's nonpartisan observer corps for upcoming observer trainings.

$100 flat-fee reimbursement for training

$200 flat-fee reimbursement for each observation shift

NEON Observer Training

  • Training is required for all observers
  • Covers Nevada election law, procedures, and safeguards
  • Learn to document observations objectively
  • No prior election observation experience needed
  • Provided before election-day observation, upcoming observer trainings coming soon

Rural and Tribal communities are especially welcome.

More ways to get involved

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Data Clerk Form

About NEON

Meet Our Advisory Board

NEON's Advisory Board brings together Nevada leaders with experience in elections, journalism, Tribal communities, philanthropy, and civic engagement.

Tarina Elliott

Tarina Elliott

Public Relations Manager, Duckwater Shoshone Tribe

Michele Forney

Michele Forney

Former HAVA Administrator, Nevada Secretary of State; Senior Elections Expert, The Elections Group

Pat Hickey

Pat Hickey

Fourth-generation Nevadan, journalist, former Nevada Legislative leader

DeWayne McCoy

DeWayne McCoy

Pastor/Founder/CEO, The Foundation Christian Center and The After Market

Janet Quintero

Janet Quintero

Chief Strategy and Advocacy Officer, United Way of Southern Nevada

What guides our observers

01

Nonpartisanship

Impartial, fact-based, free from advocacy.

02

Integrity

A strict code of conduct, no interference.

03

Community representation

Priority outreach to rural and Tribal Nevada.

Voters at booths, viewed from behind, no faces visible
Not ready to apply?

Stay informed

Get updates on trainings and volunteer opportunities as they open near you.

Or email us at info@neonobserve.org