Republicans have surpassed Democrats in voter registration numbers in Nevada for the first time in almost two decades. Latest data shows 617,204 registered Republicans compared to 616,863 Democrats. Nonpartisans still make up the largest group at 691,977. GOP strategist Jeremy Hughes credits the work of the party and the surge of support for President Trump for the lead.
The shift in numbers is also attributed to post-election voter roll purges and the efforts of former political director of the RNC, Chris Carr, who focused on voter registration importance since 2013. Despite the lead, Hughes acknowledges that voter registration isn’t the only factor in winning elections.
Nevada Democrats are focusing on organizing to mobilize Democrats, nonpartisans, and moderate Republicans to secure victories. The last time Republicans outnumbered Democrats in Nevada was in 2007, when the party’s brand was at a low point. Shifts in voter registration numbers are seen as a long-term trend towards the Republican Party, but short-term factors like the economy can influence voter perceptions.
Political science professor Dan Lee from UNLV predicts that Democrats could rebound in the next two years, depending on how the Republican Party handles key issues. The focus is on engaging voters and winning elections in the battleground state.
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