Nevada Primary: Embarrassment for Nikki Haley as 'none of these candidates' wins
Nikki Haley
In Nevada's Republican primary, the "none of these candidates" option won, bringing in a moment of great embarrassment for Nikki Haley, the only major candidate on the ballot.
The ex-UNambassador chose to participate in the state's primary election on Tuesday instead of the party's presidential caucuses, which is the sole competition in the state granting delegates for the nomination. Former President Donald Trump, the main contender in Thursday's caucuses, is expected to secure all of the state's Republican delegates.
Taking advantage of a peculiar aspect of Nevada's election regulations, a greater number of voters selected "none of these candidates" on their primary ballots than those who voted for Haley. Haley had previously stated her intention to prioritize states with fair processes and did not heavily campaign in Nevada. Republican Governor Joe Lombardo had announced his intention to vote for "none of these candidates," a sentiment echoed by several Republicans heading to the polls.
Biden'swin
US President Joe Biden secured victory in the Democratic primary held in Nevada on Tuesday (Feb 6). Nevada, a crucial swing state where he narrowly defeated former President Donald Trump in 2020, boasts a significant population of Black and Latino voters, traditionally supporting the Democratic Party.
As reported by the Associated Press, President Biden garnered 88% of the votes. Apart from Biden, author Marianne Williamson and nine other candidates were listed on the Democratic ballot.
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This marks Biden's second triumph in the primary race, following his landslide victory in South Carolina on Saturday, where he received an overwhelming 96% of the votes. In South Carolina, Biden clinched all 55 delegates, while Nevada offers 36 delegates.
Dual Republican ballots
The unique dynamics of Nevada's Republican caucus and primary system have led to a dual-ballot scenario for Republican voters. While they can participate in both the primary on Tuesday and the caucus on Thursday, the latter holds more weight in determining delegate allocation.
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The conflicting Republican ballots stem from a dispute between the state Republican Party, aligned with Trump, and a state law mandating a primary. With Trump's strong ground game in Nevada, party leaders opted to stick with a caucus, viewing it as advantageous to Trump's candidacy.
(With inputs from agencies)