On April 21, 2009, the Nevada Assembly passed the National Popular Vote bill (AB 413).
A survey of 800 Nevada voters conducted on December 21-22, 2008 showed 72% overall support for a national popular vote for President. By political affiliation, support for a national popular vote was 80% for a national popular vote among Democrats, 66% among Republicans, and 68% among Others. By age, support for a national popular vote was 75% among 18-29 year olds, 61% among 30-45 year olds, 76% among 46-65 year olds, and 73% for those older than 65. By gender, support for a national popular vote was 80% among women and 63% among men. By race, support for a national popular vote was 73% among whites (representing 74% of respondents), 51% among African Americans (representing 8% of respondents), 80% among Hispanics (representing 14% of respondents), and 64% among Others (representing 4% of respondents). The survey had a margin of error of plus or minus 3 1/2%.