Aug 3, 2020 - Politics & Policy

Nevada governor signs mail-in voting bill after Trump threatens lawsuit

Rebecca Falconer

Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak speaks during the Clark County Democrats Kick Off to Caucus Gala at Tropicana Las Vegas February 15 — Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak at a February event in Las Vegas. Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak (D) announced Monday evening that he's signed a bill enabling all registered voters in the state to vote by mail in November's elections.

Why it matters: President Trump told reporters Monday he'd sue Nevada in a bid to stop the mail-in measure. After Sisolak's announcement, Trump retweeted his earlier tweet stating: "In an illegal late night coup, Nevada's clubhouse Governor made it impossible for Republicans to win the state. Post Office could never handle the Traffic of Mail-In Votes without preparation. Using Covid to steal the state. See you in Court!"

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