Nevada could lose its first-in-the-West caucus
By Seth A. Richardson, Reno Gazette-Journal
Nevada’s first-in-the-West status could be in jeopardy barring an abnormally high turnout compared with previous years, according to national reports and in-state experts.
Several reports have stated the theory recently, especially regarding the Republican caucus and a potential move to another state. Turnout for the Republican caucuses was below 45,000 in both 2008 and 2012 compared with about 120,000 for the Democrats in 2008, the last time they had a competitive race.
Republican National Committee spokeswoman Sara Sendek said any decision about the caucuses is far from finalized.