- Question 2 would raise the minimum wage to $12 for employees with and without health benefits.
- Proponents say that the measure would help low-wage workers struggling to make ends meet.
A "yes" on Question 2, also known as the Minimum Wage Amendment, would amend the state's constitution to raise the minimum wage in Nevada.
Ballot measure details
Question 2 would raise the minimum wage from $9.50 — for employees with health benefits — and $10.50 — for all other employees — to $12.
The measure would also get rid of a law requiring minimum wage increases based on annual inflation growth and get rid of a tiered minimum wage system based on employee health benefits.
Support and opposition
State Democratic leaders and local non-profits are leading the campaign in support of Question 2.
Supporters argue that the measure is necessary to support low-income workers and get rid of the state's tiered minimum wage system that makes wages lower for workers who receive healthcare.
The Republican Party of Nevada and the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce are some of the groups campaigning against Question 2.
Those opposed say that the proposition will hurt businesses and get rid of entry-level jobs that would help teenagers and younger workers gain experience.
What experts are saying
As of August, polling data shows that 71%% of voters support Question 2, while 20% of voters would support it, and 8% of voters are unsure, according to a poll from Suffolk University.