US elections: what to expect from the Republican and Democratic primaries in Nevada

He state of Nevada is the scene of a peculiar start in the United States presidential elections, with the holding of both the Democratic primaries and Republican caucuses, in a week full of political decisions. This event, which will be closely watched by analysts and voters alike, presents an unusual scenario in which the Republican Party's leading White House contenders will not face off directly.

The situation arises as a result of a legislative modification in 2021, when majority-Democratic legislature decided to switch from party-run caucuses to government-run primaries. The move, fueled by a series of new voting initiatives designed to improve voter access, sparked discontent within the Nevada Republican Party, which views caucuses as safer and fostering connection between candidates and voters.

In response to this decision, Nevada Republicans decided to keep the caucuses anyway, stating that this is the only method to win the party's delegates in the state. At the center of the controversy is the figure of former President Donald Trump, who chose to participate in the caucuses instead of appearing on the primary ballot.

This election, along with former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley's decision to run in primaries instead of caucuses, adds an additional layer of complexity to the situation. According to the compilation she made CBS News, political observers predict that both Trump and Haley will claim victory in Nevadaeven though only one of them will get the state delegates.

Democrats hold their primary elections in Nevada

The focus is on participation and how the results will shape the political narrative in the weeks to come. With the eyes of the country focused on Nevada, this state becomes a crucial political center of attention at the beginning of the presidential candidate selection process in the United States.

Democrats will also hold their primaries in Nevada, although with a smaller list of candidates. On the Democratic ticket, President Joe Biden will face author Marianne Williamson, along with a slate of lesser-known candidates.

Nevertheless, some prominent Democratic candidates will not appear on the party's ballot in Nevada, as is the case of Representative Dean Phillips of Minnesota, who joined the race after the registration deadline. A total of 36 Democratic delegates will be up for grabs, although any challenger to Biden will have to reach the 15 percent threshold at the state level or in a congressional district to qualify for delegates.