Mississippi governor, and possible GOP presidential contender, coming to Carson

Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour speaks during the California Republican Convention in Sacramento, Calif., Saturday, March 19, 2011.(AP Photo/Steve Yeater)

Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour speaks during the California Republican Convention in Sacramento, Calif., Saturday, March 19, 2011.(AP Photo/Steve Yeater)

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Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour will meet with Nevada GOP officials in Carson City on Tuesday.

Barbour, who is considering a bid for the GOP's nomination for president in 2012, has been visiting other early primary and caucus states in recent weeks. Nevada's early caucus is next February, the third in the nation.

Barbour will meet with Gov. Brian Sandoval, lawmakers and state Republican leadership.