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Clark County, Nevada, home to the bustling streets of Las Vegas, is now embroiled in a voting scandal that is about as wild as the neon lights on the Strip. Election officials have been prompted to sift through a mountain of voter registrations that boast addresses linked to strip clubs, gas stations, and even a mini mart. Yes, you read that correctly—some Nevadans seem to be firmly rooted in a world where the local watering hole is treated as a legitimate residence for voting purposes.
The Public Interest Legal Foundation (PILF) has bravely stepped up to the plate, uncovering a laundry list of questionable registrations. It appears that in Las Vegas, some voters have decided that living above the Lucky Dollar Store or maybe right next to Larry Flynt’s Hustler Club qualifies as a place in the real estate world—at least when it comes to casting a ballot. The situation is particularly disconcerting in a state where election officials are merrily mailing out ballots to every registered voter without a hint of skepticism.
Las Vegas Officials Forced to Investigate Voters Registered at Strip Clubs, Casinos, Gas Stations Ahead of Election https://t.co/wvMJ9Dq5Pg via @BreitbartNews
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PILF’s legal team alerted Clark County Registrar Lorena Portillo about this risqué situation a while back, but her initial response was less than enthusiastic, opting to keep the voter rolls as colorful as the lights outside the casinos. That was until PILF took legal action, prompting an investigation that demands an overhaul of the voter rolls—which, let’s be honest, could use a little less “party” and a lot more “residential stability.”
This investigation isn’t just a casual stroll down the Strip; it’s a necessity. Without this judicial push, who knows where those mail-in ballots could end up? Imagine ballots landing in the hands of partygoers enjoying a wild night out at Chavelo’s Mexican Bar and Grill or being sent to Harry Reid International Airport. Not exactly the election integrity that America needs.
To add to the scandal, during the 2020 presidential election, PILF found that over 92,000 mail-in ballots sent to active registered voters bounced back as undeliverable. That’s about 7% of the whopping 1.2 million mail-in ballots sent out—a staggering statistic that raises eyebrows and questions about the oversight of Clark County’s voting system. One can only wonder how many adventurous souls were preparing to cast their votes in establishments that typically serve up drinks rather than democracy.
As this crucial investigation unfolds, the focus is not just on the hilariously unpredictable nature of the addresses but also on ensuring the integrity of elections. With Nevada employing a system that automatically mails ballots to registered voters, a more diligent approach to vetting these registrations is essential. After all, it might be fun to vote from the comfort of a casino floor, but that hardly aligns with the principles of fair and responsible elections.
