A1 NV election glance

Key dates in Nevada's 2004 election process

By The Associated Press

Here are some key dates in Nevada's 2004 election cycle:

- Feb. 7-12: Various GOP Lincoln Day events around state.

- Feb. 14: Democrats hold precinct caucuses around the state.

- April 16-18: State Democratic convention in Las Vegas.

- April 29-May 1: State Republican convention in Reno.

- May 3-14: Candidate filing period.

- May 18: Deadline for local filing of referenda to change state law.

- June 15: Deadline for local filing of proposed constitutional changes.

- Aug. 17: Close of voter registration for primary.

- Aug. 21-Sept. 3: Early voting in primary election.

- Aug. 31: Contribution-spending reports due.

- Sept. 7: Nevada's primary election.

- Oct. 12: Close of voter registration for general election.

- Oct. 16-29: Early voting in general election.

- Oct. 26: Contribution-spending reports due.

- Nov. 2: Nevada general election.