In the state of Nevada, both the Republican and Democratic presidential primaries are taking place today. The polls are set to close at 7 p.m. PT, determining the preferences of the voters in these crucial party contests.

However, it should be noted that the results of today's primary elections will not be used to allocate the state's 26 Republican delegates. Instead, these delegates will be awarded to the winner of the state GOP's caucus on Thursday. This means that the primary is more of an indicator of voter sentiment rather than a direct influence on delegate allocation.

There is limited candidate representation on the primary ballots. Only Nikki Haley is on the Republican primary ballot, giving voters a clear choice. However, they also have the option to select "none of these candidates," indicating dissatisfaction with the available choices. On the other hand, the Democratic primary ballot consists of President Joe Biden and author Marianne Williamson. Rep. Dean Phillips of Minnesota missed the deadline to be included on the ballot, limiting the options for Democratic voters. Like in the Republican primary, voters are allowed to cast their vote for "none of these candidates" if they do not find the listed choices satisfactory.

The expected vote count for these primaries is an estimate based on several factors. It takes into account the number of early votes cast and information provided by county election officials on Election Day. NBC News, which has been gathering this data, states that the figures can change as new information becomes available.

The outcome of these primaries will provide valuable insight into the preferences of Nevada voters and serve as an early indication of the candidates' popularity within their respective parties. While the results will not directly determine delegate allocations in the Republican primary, they will undoubtedly shape the narrative surrounding the presidential race in Nevada.

As the polls close and the counting begins, attention will turn to the results and the subsequent impact they may have on the upcoming state GOP caucus and the overall trajectory of the Democratic primary. Stay tuned for updates as the news unfolds.