2028 Republican primary in Nevada

Nevada has traditionally held one of the first contests of the nominating season, which gives its 2028 Republican primary or caucus outsized early influence. Nevada is also one of the seven 2028 battlegrounds - it was decided by Trump +3.1 in 2024 - so the Republican winner here would head into a genuine November tossup. The official 2028 Republican primary date and the calendar order are not finalized yet.

Nevada at a glance

Electoral votes6
RegionWest
CapitalCarson City
General-election leanTossup / Battleground
2024 resultTrump (R)
2020 resultBiden (D)
2016 resultClinton (D)
2024 marginTrump +3.1
Calendar positionTraditionally early

See the Nevada general-election outlook.

The Republican field

The candidates Nevada Republican voters would choose among:

JD Vance Marco Rubio Ron DeSantis Dan Greaney Brian Kemp Byron Donalds Donald Trump Jr.Elise Stefanik Glenn Youngkin

Full field and process on the 2028 Republican primary hub.

Why Nevada matters in the 2028 Republican race

Because Nevada is one of the few genuinely up-for-grabs states (Trump +3.1 in 2024), both parties' 2028 primaries here draw extra attention - whoever wins the Republican nomination will likely contest Nevada hard in November.

Recent presidential results in Nevada: it voted Democratic in 2016, Democratic in 2020, and Republican in 2024. Compare the 2028 nomination odds and the latest 2028 primary polls.

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Quick answers

Nevada 2028 Republican primary FAQ

When is the 2028 Republican primary in Nevada?

The official 2028 date has not been set. Nevada has traditionally voted early in the calendar. Check back as the calendar is confirmed.

How does Nevada usually vote in presidential elections?

Nevada voted Democratic in 2016, Democratic in 2020, and Republican in 2024. It is one of the seven 2028 battlegrounds, decided by Trump +3.1 in 2024. See the full Nevada general-election outlook for detail.

Who is running in the 2028 Republican primary?

As of June 2026 no candidate has formally declared. The most-discussed Republican contenders include JD Vance, Marco Rubio, Ron DeSantis, Dan Greaney.

How many delegates does Nevada have?

Exact 2028 delegate counts are set by the Republican National Committee (RNC) closer to the election. As a rough guide, states with more delegates than Nevada (6 electoral votes) carry more delegates than smaller ones.