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(Geoff Dornan – Nevada Appeal) – In about a month, both Republicans and Democrats statewide will meet to begin the process of selecting their presidential nominees.
Since Nevada doesn’t include the race for president in its June primary, both parties use the caucus system beginning with precinct caucuses. The Democrats are first, opening for business at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 20. Carson Party Chair Marty McGarry said they will go until they are done.
The Republicans will caucus on Tuesday, Feb. 23 beginning at 5 p.m. and ending at 9 p.m.
WHAT IS A CAUCUS
To many, the caucus system is confusing and can be frustrating. It’s significantly more complicated since each party sets its own rules using just general guidelines in statute. But there are important differences between how the two parties do things.