More than 1 million Nevadans have already cast their votes in the 2024 election after early voting concluded on Friday night. The high early voting turnout indicates that the race will be close, with Republicans showing higher participation compared to previous cycles. This means that Democrats will need to work hard to catch up in getting out the vote.
Experts suggest that nonpartisan voters could be the key to determining the outcome of the election in Nevada. Out of the 1,048,389 total votes cast, 398,868 were Republicans, 353,766 were Democrats, and 295,755 were nonpartisan or affiliated with another party. The numbers show that Republicans are leading in early voting, which is a shift from past elections where Democrats held the advantage.
Republican efforts to encourage supporters to vote through various methods seem to be paying off, with the GOP leading in early voting for the first time. This has put Democrats in the position of playing catch-up, especially in getting their voters to vote by mail. The big question now is how nonpartisan voters will influence the final outcome of the election.
Political analysts are unsure which way nonpartisan voters will lean. In past elections, they have been a significant voting bloc that could swing either way. The 2022 midterms saw nonpartisan voters making up a large percentage of the turnout, and their behavior in this election remains uncertain.
Both parties are confident that they can win over nonpartisan voters. Democrats have been working on a ground game to reach out to nonpartisans and moderate Republicans, while Republicans believe that President Trump’s message is resonating with voters. The surge in early voting on Friday indicates a high level of enthusiasm among voters, with long lines seen at polling locations across the state.
As Election Day approaches, the focus will be on getting out the vote and winning over undecided voters, especially nonpartisans. The outcome of the election in Nevada could come down to how this crucial voting bloc decides to cast their ballots. The race is tight, and every vote will count in shaping the results of the 2024 election.