US Presidential Election 2024 – Nevada Presidential Preference Primaries and Caucuses Election Results and controversies
US Presidential Election 2024 – US President Joe Biden comfortably won Nevada’s Democratic preference primary for the race of US President 2024.
With 89.41% votes, he stood at No.1 position winning all the 36 Nevada delegates. Earlier in South Carolina elections, Joe Biden had won all the 55 delegates from 46 counties South Carolina state.
‘None of these Candidates’ received 5.6% Votes to come at No. 2 position while Marianne Williamson came in at the 3rd Position by winning less than 3% of votes. Reportedly, 71-year old, Marianne Deborah Williamson has announced suspension of her presidential election campaign. So far, she didn’t won any delegate. In a video message through her X handle, she thanked all her supporter and donors for the support. She said,”I take your support with me”.
US Presidential Election 2024 – Nevada’s Republican Presidential Preference Primary
US Presidential Election 2024 – During voting held on 06th February 2024, ‘None of these candidates’ was the No. 1 choice for Nevada’s Republican Presidential Preference Primary with 63.37% Votes (47075 Votes) whereas Nikki Haley received 30.44% Votes (22610 Votes) and compromised with No. 2 position.
Notably as per Myths & Facts 2024 released by Secretary of State Francisco V. Aguilar, Donald Trump did not filed for the Presidential Preference Primary, which is why he is not on the ballot.
US Presidential Election 2024 – Donald Trump got 99.1% votes in Nevada caucuses
Trump Wins Nevada Republican Caucuses with more than 99.1% votes (Total 60000 votes)
25 out of total 26 delegates won by Trump. The other Presidential Preference from Republicans – Ryan Binkley – got less than 1% i.e. 536 Votes.
Former South Carolina governor, the other Republican Presidential candidate didn’t participated in Thursday’s Republican caucuses. She had participated in the State-run (Nevada’s) Presidential Republican Primary that was held on Tuesday 06th Feb 2024 where Donald Trump didn’t participated.
US Presidential Election 2024 – Nikki Haley said Nevada Republican Primary election a Scam and that Trump rigged it
Nikki Haley called Nevada Republican Primary as a scam, rigged by Donald Trump. During Nevada’s Presidential Preference Primary results, she came in at No. 2 position after she received votes less than what ‘None of these candidates’ had got.
She said at a campaign event on Wednesday, “Just know, I’m not going anywhere, I’m in this for the long haul. And this is going to be messy. And this is going to hurt, and it’s going to leave some bruises.”
US Presidential Election 2024 – Secretary of State Francisco V. Aguilar released Myths Vs. Facts to clear the dust of controversies
In the official website page, Secretary of State Francisco V. Aguilar released Myths Vs. Facts, a guide for answers to common questions the Secretary of State’s Office is receiving from voters. Some of the important myths and facts are represented below-
Myth#1: The Secretary of State could cancel the Republican Presidential Preference Primary if he wanted to.
Fact#1: No, the Presidential Preference Primary (PPP) is required by Nevada law (NRS 293.650). Several Republican candidates filed to appear on the PPP ballot, making it necessary for the state to hold a Republican PPP.
Myth#2: The Secretary of State kept former President Trump off the ballot.
Fact#2: Former President Trump did not file for the Presidential Preference Primary, which is why he is not on the ballot. Trump elected to participate in the NVGOP-run caucus. The Secretary of State’s Office is not affiliated with the caucus and cannot provide information about it.
Myth#3: The Presidential Preference Primary is a waste of time and money.
Fact#3: Every election is important and showcases the will of the people.
The Presidential Preference Primary gives voters across Nevada several opportunities to make their voices heard, including voting by mail and voting in-person during Early Voting and on Election Day. It’s also a reminder for Nevadans to update their voter registrations before the June & November elections, improving the accuracy of our voter rolls.
Myth#4: State law barred candidates from participating in both the Presidential Preference Primary and the NVGOP-run caucus.
Fact#4: The Presidential Preference Primary is an election regulated by state & federal law; the caucus
is not. The Secretary of State’s Office has no involvement in the caucus. Any candidate, regardless of involvement in the caucus, had the opportunity to file for candidacy for the Presidential Preference Primary.
Myth#9: Nevada’s elections aren’t secure.
Fact#9: Nevada’s elections are some of the most secure and accessible elections in the country. There is
no evidence of widespread fraud in Nevada’s history.
