Clark County pivotal in helping Clinton beat Trump in Nevada
By BEN BOTKIN LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
U.S. Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton on November 7, 2016 and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on November 4, 2016. (Reuters)
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton impersonators Rafael and Corina Almodovar act around pedestrians watching CNN’s live coverage of the presidential election on the screens outside of the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood hotel-casino in Las Vegas, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016. Jason Ogulnik/Las Vegas Review-Journal
People watch CNN’s live coverage of the presidential election on the screens outside of the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood hotel-casino in Las Vegas, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016. Jason Ogulnik/Las Vegas Review-Journal
People watch CNN’s live coverage of the presidential election on the screens outside of the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood hotel-casino in Las Vegas, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016. Jason Ogulnik/Las Vegas Review-Journal
People watch CNN’s live coverage of the presidential election on the screens outside of the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood hotel-casino in Las Vegas, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016. Jason Ogulnik/Las Vegas Review-Journal
People watch CNN’s live coverage of the presidential election on the screens outside of the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood hotel-casino in Las Vegas, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016. Jason Ogulnik/Las Vegas Review-Journal
People watch CNN’s live coverage of the presidential election on the screens outside of the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood hotel-casino in Las Vegas, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016. Jason Ogulnik/Las Vegas Review-Journal
The sign of the Venetian hotel-casino on the Strip is lit red, white and blue in recognition of Election Day Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, in Las Vegas. Thor Swift/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Trump supporter Randy Bridges, middle, and granddaughter Kayla Hatton, cheer as initial results are announced at an election night event hosted by the Nevada Republican Party at South Point hotel-casino on Tues, Nov. 8, 2016, in Las Vegas. Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Trump supporter Aleyda Hernandez, right, cheers as initial results are announced at an election night event hosted by the Nevada Republican Party at South Point hotel-casino on Tues, Nov. 8, 2016, in Las Vegas. Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Alejandra Sajdak, left, cheers as initial results are announced at an election night event hosted by the Nevada Republican Party at South Point hotel-casino on Tues, Nov. 8, 2016, in Las Vegas. Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Alejandra Sajdak, left, cheers as initial results are announced at an election night event hosted by the Nevada Republican Party at South Point hotel-casino on Tues, Nov. 8, 2016, in Las Vegas. Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Trump supporter Michael Armstrong, right, cheers as initial results are announced at an election night event hosted by the Nevada Republican Party at South Point hotel-casino on Tues, Nov. 8, 2016, in Las Vegas. Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Trump supporters cheer as initial results are announced at an election night event hosted by the Nevada Republican Party at South Point hotel-casino on Tues, Nov. 8, 2016, in Las Vegas. Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Trump supporter Eddie Hamilton, right, cheers as initial results are announced at an election night event hosted by the Nevada Republican Party at South Point hotel-casino on Tues, Nov. 8, 2016, in Las Vegas. Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Ted Mueller, middle/mask, leads a room full Donald Trump supporters in a cheer after the Republican Presidential nominee was officially announced as the 45th President of the United States at an election night event hosted by the Nevada Republican Party at South Point hotel-casino on Tues, Nov. 8, 2016, in Las Vegas. Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Eddie Hamilton cheers as Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is officially announced as the 45th President of the United States at an election night event hosted by the Nevada Republican Party at South Point hotel-casino on Tues, Nov. 8, 2016, in Las Vegas. Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Supporters cheers as Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is officially announced as the 45th President of the United States at an election night event hosted by the Nevada Republican Party at South Point hotel-casino on Tues, Nov. 8, 2016, in Las Vegas. Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Michael McDonald, right, state chairman of the Nevada Republican Party, and wife Joe, celebrate after Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is officially announced as the 45th President of the United States at an election night event hosted by the Nevada Republican Party at South Point hotel-casino on Tues, Nov. 8, 2016, in Las Vegas. Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Michael McDonald, right, state chairman of the Nevada Republican Party, and wife Joe, celebrate after Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is officially announced as the 45th President of the United States at an election night event hosted by the Nevada Republican Party at South Point hotel-casino on Tues, Nov. 8, 2016, in Las Vegas. Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Las Vegas resident Stephanie Smith, second from right, and others as Donald Trump is announced President during an election night event hosted by the Nevada Republican Party at South Point hotel-casino on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016. Richard Brian/Las Vegas Review-Journal Follow @vegasphotograph
Diana Caldon, left, and Stephanie Smith react as Donald Trump is announced President during an election night event hosted by the Nevada Republican Party at South Point hotel-casino on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016. Richard Brian/Las Vegas Review-Journal Follow @vegasphotograph
Las Vegas resident Stephanie Smith, center, and others celebrate as Donald Trump is announced President during an election night event hosted by the Nevada Republican Party at South Point hotel-casino on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016. Richard Brian/Las Vegas Review-Journal Follow @vegasphotograph
Diana Caldon, from left, Brad Gannon, and Stephanie Smith react as Donald Trump is announced President during an election night event hosted by the Nevada Republican Party at South Point hotel-casino on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016. Richard Brian/Las Vegas Review-Journal Follow @vegasphotograph
Las Vegas residents Randy Bridges reacts as Donald Trump is announced President during an election night event hosted by the Nevada Republican Party at South Point hotel-casino on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016. Richard Brian/Las Vegas Review-Journal Follow @vegasphotograph
Las Vegas residents Edna White, left, and Jo Devlin react as Donald Trump is announced President during an election night event hosted by the Nevada Republican Party at South Point hotel-casino on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016. Richard Brian/Las Vegas Review-Journal Follow @vegasphotograph
Trump supporter Dane Senser cheers as initial results are announced at an election night event hosted by the Nevada Republican Party at South Point hotel-casino on Tues, Nov. 8, 2016, in Las Vegas. “I’ve been inspired since he became a candidate,” said Senser. Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Trump supporters track results at an election night event hosted by the Nevada Republican Party at South Point hotel-casino on Tues, Nov. 8, 2016, in Las Vegas. "I’ve been inspired since he became a candidate," said Senser. Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Hillary Clinton eked out a narrow win over Donald Trump in Nevada in Tuesday’s presidential vote.
With 100 percent of precincts statewide reporting early Wednesday morning, Clinton received 537,753 votes (47.89 percent), while Trump received 511,319 votes (45.53 percent).
Clinton has the widest lead in Clark County, where 52.40 percent of voters supported her. Trump had 41.75 percent support in the county.
In rural Nevada counties, voters widely backed Trump.
Contact Ben Botkin at bbotkin@reviewjournal.com or 702-387-2904. Follow @BenBotkin1 on Twitter.
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