Republican Party of Nevada Announces Caucus, Sparks Clash Between 2024 Presidential Campaigns and Party Leaders

The Republican Party of Nevada has announced that they will be holding a caucus on February 8th to determine the state’s presidential primary winner. This decision has caused a clash between the 2024 presidential campaigns and party leaders, as Nevada officials have already scheduled a primary at the ballot box two days earlier.

In response to this, a super PAC supporting Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ presidential run has suspended its door knocking outreach in Nevada and three other Super Tuesday states, including California. The PAC, “Never Back Down,” has said that the pause of these field operations, which involved up to 250 staffers and canvassers, will be implemented in Nevada, California, Texas and North Carolina.

The Republican Party plans to ban presidential candidates from taking part in its caucus if they appear on the state ballot, and will award delegates only to caucus participants. The PAC has said that its political staffers in those states will remain in place, and door knockers who were cut in recent weeks will be reassigned to other states.

The adjustment by the PAC is a reminder of the outsized role it has played so far in DeSantis’ campaign, by handling tasks that are usually controlled by the presidential campaign itself. It is unclear how this decision will affect the outcome of the election, but it is certain that the Republican Party of Nevada will be holding a caucus on February 8th to determine the state’s presidential primary winner.