Californian ex-pats could sway Nevada vote in favor of Trump, Republicans say

Since 2020, about 150,000 Californians have moved to Nevada, making up 20% of the state's population. Republicans believe these ex-pats, many unhappy with California's politics, could help Donald Trump win the swing state in the upcoming election. The gap between registered Democrats and Republicans in Nevada has narrowed from 111,000 in 2020 to 71,000 in 2023. Polls show a tight race, with Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris nearly tied in voter support. Nevada has a history of swinging between parties, with its last Republican presidential vote in 2004. The growing number of registered Republicans could impact the election, as independent voters also played a key role in recent state elections.