Robin Hebrock/Pahrump Valley Times file photo
In this file photo, former Nye County Clerk Sam Merlino is pictured showing residents how to use newly acquired election equipment. This year, the county commission voted to make the general election an all-paper-ballot and hand-counted election, which was one factor that prompted Merlino to retire last month. Opponents filed a lawsuit to stop the changes to the election, but a judge has denied their motion.