Democrats have prevailed in recent presidential elections in the state, in part thanks to a robust union voter mobilization effort. But the state, where Republicans control the governor's mansion, is absolutely purple — and this year's presidential race looks particularly close.

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Registered Republicans in Nevada have two opportunities coming up next month to vote for a GOP presidential nominee. The new process is creating some confusion among voters.

Nevada's Democratic leader, Steve Sisolak, is the only governor to lose reelection so far this Nov. Joe Lombardo, a Republican, beat Sisolak in a state thought to be trending bluer.

Nevada, like other states we've been discussing in our series on changing voting laws across the U.S., is enacting new legislation that impacts the way votes are cast and counted in the Silver State.

Wildfires in California have already scorched more than twice the land they burned this time last year. Residents of some towns are figuring out whether it's worth staying in these fire-prone areas.