NV Early Vote: GOP had a good day in the rural counties, but Dems had their best day yet in Clark County (Vegas) where over 31k voted. Dems expanded their ballot lead in Clark to 10.18% & the Clark/Washoe firewall is now over 38k. Clearing the 40k mark seems likely at this point.
Equally important, Dems more than held their own in Washoe (Reno) once again and still lead the swing/Lean R county by 690 cast ballots. Washoe has provided an additional buffer for Dems to expand the firewall. Dems' statewide margin currently stands at over 15k ballots (41-39).
There are also indications that more younger folks are participating in this week's EV and that the Dems may be doing a better job than the GOP of not cannibalizing their e-day vote. That won't be confirmed until e-day.
The Indie vote represents 20% of the current total ballot count. 68% of those Indies are in Clark County. 19% are in Washoe. If Indies are leaning Dem as appears to be the case nationwide, the Dems may have an additional buffer against a GOP turnout surge.
GOP turnout is a little spotty. Good in Clark. Not so good in Washoe. Good in some rural areas. Meh in others. They can fix all that on e-day but it won't matter if Dems continue to turn out and Indies do in fact lean Dem. One more day of EV in NV. @nvdems: VOTE!!!
