"Nevada's Impact on the GOP Presidential Race: Trump's Absence, Voter Concerns, and Allegations of Rigging"

Nevada's state-run presidential primary won't affect the GOP's national delegate contest, as the state's delegates will be allocated based on caucuses run by the Nevada GOP. The lack of a Trump-Haley matchup has reduced Nevada's influence in the Republican nomination race, with the next major decision point being South Carolina. The Nevada GOP's decision to use caucuses instead of a primary has created split circumstances, leading to a quirky split contest and reduced importance for the state in the presidential race.