“Election Transparency Shouldn’t Require a Court Order.”— Ken Cuccinelli, National Chairman, Election Transparency Initiative

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Court ruling, Washoe County’s new transparency portal, and the advancement of Question 7 demonstrate growing momentum for election transparency and voter confidence in Nevada.

Arlington, VA — June 15, 2026 — The Election Transparency Initiative (ETI) today welcomed a Nevada court ruling requiring the Secretary of State’s office to release additional election-related records and provide greater transparency regarding documents withheld from the public.

ETI praised Nevada election integrity advocate Chuck Muth and the Pigpen Project following a court ruling requiring the Nevada Secretary of State’s office to release additional election-related records and to provide greater transparency regarding documents previously withheld from the public. The ruling follows a lengthy public records dispute initiated by Muth under Nevada’s Public Records Act.

“Chuck Muth and the Pigpen Project deserve tremendous credit for staying in the fight,” said ETI National Chairman Ken Cuccinelli. “Government transparency only works when citizens are willing to demand it. Chuck’s efforts helped secure an important victory not just for Nevada voters, but for anyone who believes election officials should be accountable to the public.”

The ruling comes after a public records dispute involving election integrity records sought under Nevada’s Public Records Act. A Nevada district court found that the Secretary of State’s office improperly limited its search for responsive records and ordered additional records to be produced while requiring greater accountability for claims of attorney-client privilege.

Cuccinelli said the decision reflects a simple principle that should apply in every state.

“Transparency builds confidence. When government agencies are asked for election-related records, the default answer should be disclosure whenever the law allows it. Public confidence grows when election officials demonstrate they have nothing to hide.”

The court’s ruling reinforces that public agencies cannot narrowly interpret records requests or rely on broad confidentiality claims without adequate explanation. At the same time, the court upheld protections for legitimate personal information and recognized the need to safeguard sensitive voter data.

Cuccinelli noted that the ruling is only one of several encouraging developments for election transparency in Nevada.

“Election transparency isn’t a single policy. It’s a culture. Nevada is beginning to demonstrate that transparency and election administration can work together.”

ETI also highlighted Washoe County’s recently launched election transparency portal, which provides public access to voter registration and election administration data, making it easier for citizens to review information that directly affects confidence in elections.

In addition, Nevada voters will have another opportunity in 2026 to approve Question 7, the constitutional amendment requiring voter identification. If approved a second time by voters, the amendment would become part of Nevada’s Constitution and establish a common-sense voter identification requirement for elections.

“Whether it’s making records available to the public, creating new transparency tools, or allowing voters to decide important election integrity questions at the ballot box, these are all steps in the right direction,” Cuccinelli said. “Transparency should not be controversial. It should be the standard.”

ETI encourages election officials across the country to expand public access to election records, improve voter-roll transparency, and embrace reforms that strengthen public confidence in election administration.

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About the Election Transparency Initiative

ETI works nationwide to advance commonsense election reforms that protect the integrity of the vote and strengthen public trust in election outcomes by enhancing transparency, accountability, and confidence in American elections. Ken Cuccinelli serves as National Chairman of ETI. He previously served as Acting Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and as Attorney General of Virginia.

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