Nevada Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske, a Republican who weathered attacks from her own party after Donald Trump lost to Democrat Joe Biden in 2020, delivered her final election canvass report Tuesday morning before she leaves office in January.
"Election administration is a team effort," Cegavske, who is term-limited, said Tuesday in her remarks to the Nevada Supreme Court. The meeting was live-streamed by the Secretary of State's office.
Speaking for about five minutes before the justices officially certified the election, Cegavske recognized the election officials and workers across Nevada's 17 counties "for their dedication and commitment to providing a transparent, legal and fair election."
When her term ends, she said, just seven of the 17 clerks and registrar of voters who administered elections in 2020 will still be in office.
"That's all," Cegavske said, a tinge of sadness in her voice. "The rest either retired or quit."
Cegavske eventually won bipartisan praise for standing by the ballot tally and certifying Biden’s 2020 victory in Nevada — but only after enduring immense pressure from Trump supporters within her own party.
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