February is shaping up to be a major month for the Silver State.
The Kansas City Chiefs will face off against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas. Meanwhile, Swifties are wondering whether Taylor Swift will make it to the championship game to cheer on the Chiefs’ Travis Kelce after she wraps up tour dates in Japan.
Celebrities aside, Nevada voters will also make their voices heard in February. The state will have two presidential nominating contests this week – a primary on Tuesday required by state law and a caucus on Thursday organized by the Nevada GOP.
For Democrats, with an incumbent president on the ballot, it will be a straightforward and likely low-drama affair.
The Nevada GOP, meanwhile, will honor only the winner of the caucus with delegates. The party has said any candidate who signs up for the primary would be barred from the caucus.
If you’re confused about the dueling Republican races, don’t worry. The elections have prompted confusion and criticism from many corners , but here’s what you need to know: