Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak has signed a sweeping law that moves its party presidential selection contest up to the first Tuesday in February in 2024 and changes it from a caucus to a primary
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak signed a sweeping law Friday that moves its party presidential selection contest up to the first Tuesday in February in 2024 and changes it from a caucus to a primary.
"I am deeply grateful to the legislators, community advocates, and supporters who were instrumental in ensuring that Nevada continues to push forward and prioritize our access to voting," Sisolak, a Democrat, tweeted.Assembly Bill 126 puts Nevada's new primary near the traditional dates for the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary, traditionally a third rail in presidential politics that has caused complications in past elections.
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