Nevada sees surge in voter turnout for 2020 First in the West caucus, Democratic Party says

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Nevada State Democratic Party says the state saw a surge in caucus voter turnout for First in the West caucus this month compared to 2016.

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In a press release to the media, the party shared the following breakdown:

• Roughly 100,000 Nevadans total participated in their precinct caucus

• Nearly 75,000 turned out during the historic four days of in-person early voting

• 25,000 turned out on Caucus Day

• Total turnout was nearly 16,000 higher than in 2016

• 35% of Nevadans who caucused were non-white according to entrance polls

• A majority of Nevadans who caucused were first-time caucus-goers

Early voting took place Feb. 15-18, with Caucus Day on Feb. 22.

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