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Governor

Unofficial result: Won — Aaron Ford (Democratic)

Source: silverstateelection.nv.gov

Nevada
My vote power: Average

What does this office do?

  • Signing or vetoing bills that become state law
  • Proposing the state budget for schools, roads, and health care
  • Picking who leads state agencies

Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,

Candidates:

Democratic

Aaron Ford is the Democratic Attorney General of Nevada, in office since 2019, and the 2026 Democratic nominee for Governor.

Records: Corporate Accountability 5 for, Civil Rights 3 for, Data Privacy 1 for,

No Political Party

Danielle Ford is a member of the Nevada State Board of Education and a former Clark County School District trustee.

Republican · Incumbent

Joe Lombardo is the Republican incumbent Governor of Nevada, in office since 2023 and seeking a second term in 2026; he previously served as Clark County Sheriff.

Records: Government Spending Reduction 1 for, 6 against, Gun Control 3 against, Public Education Quality 3 for,

Source: en.wikipedia.org