In the recent Nevada primary, Nikki Haley, the United States Republican presidential hopeful, faced a significant setback, trailing behind as the sole significant contender against the leading candidate, Donald Trump, who did not participate in this particular primary, according to Reuters.
Meanwhile, U.S. President Joe Biden secured a victory in the Democratic primary in Nevada, following his dominant performance in South Carolina’s nominating contest. With over 70% of the votes tallied, Biden garnered 90% support, facing minimal opposition within his party as the incumbent president eyeing re-election against Trump in November.
Donald Trump is expected to claim all of Nevada’s delegates during a separate caucus vote happening on Thursday, further solidifying his path to the Republican nomination after consecutive victories in Iowa and New Hampshire. The caucus on Thursday, which Haley is not contesting, is anticipated to favor Trump heavily, with him being the sole candidate listed.
During Tuesday’s primary, Republican voters had the option to select “none of these candidates,” a choice that gained 60% of the vote against Haley’s 33%, with nearly two-thirds of the votes counted, as reported by Edison Research. This primary outcome reflects Haley’s contentious decision to remain in the race, despite Trump’s dominance.
The Republican caucus on Thursday is organized by the state’s Republican Party, known for its allegiance to Trump, ensuring his likely victory and the acquisition of the state’s 26 delegates for the Republican National Convention in July.
Participants had the opportunity to vote in both the Republican primary and the caucus. Nevada’s Republican Governor Joe Lombardo, a Trump supporter, indicated he would opt for “none of these candidates” in the primary and support Trump in the caucus.
The dual Republican voting events stem from a clash between the state’s Trump-aligned Republican Party and a 2021 state law mandating a primary election, with the party choosing to proceed with a caucus on February 8. Trump, during a recent Nevada visit, encouraged voters to disregard the primary and focus on the caucus.
Haley has committed to continuing her campaign, eyeing a crucial moment in her home state of South Carolina on February 24, despite lagging far behind Trump in polls and having no apparent route to secure the nomination.
Biden, who campaigned in Nevada just before the primary, was on the ballot alongside self-help author Marianne Williamson and other less-known Democratic contenders, with U.S. Representative Dean Phillips missing the filing deadline.
Although the Nevada primary’s outcomes have limited impact on the overall nominating process, the state is considered a critical battleground due to its potential to swing either way in the upcoming presidential election, with a close contest anticipated between Biden and Trump based on current opinion polls. The state, with a significant Latino or Hispanic population, which Republicans are gradually appealing to, also boasts a large number of registered “non-partisan” voters, surpassing those registered with the major political parties.
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