Why Nevada has both a primary election and Republican caucus next week
The short answer for why the Nevada GOP is holding its own presidential caucus two days after the state-run primary election: Republicans don't like Nevada's new voting rules.
One of the more unusual presidential contests will take place in Nevada next week when the state's Republican Party holds a caucus on Feb. 8 — just two days after the state has its primary election.
The reason there will be two contests next week is because Republicans in the state aren't happy with somewhat-recent changes to Nevada election laws.
In 2021, the state's Democratic creating , expanding voter registration and moving the state-run presidential contest to a primary.
