Nevada Governor
Aaron Ford (D) vs. Danielle Ford (I) vs. Joe Lombardo (R). General election Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
What does a governor do?
Runs the state government. Proposes the state budget, signs or vetoes bills passed by the legislature, and appoints the heads of state agencies. Usually 4 years (2 in NH and VT).
- State budget, schools and Medicaid funding
- Signs or vetoes state laws
- Leads emergency response and the state National Guard
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Aaron Ford
Who they are
In their words: “Aaron Ford knows what it means to fight for a better life, because he's lived that struggle.” campaign site
What they say they'll do
- Housing
- Health Care
- Energy
- Economic Development
- Education
What they've done
Who funds them
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Danielle Ford
Who they are
What they say they'll do
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Joe Lombardo
Who they are
In their words: “Joe Lombardo has a lot of titles. Sheriff, officer, veteran, leader, husband, and father. Soon he’ll add another title: Governor…but you can just call him Joe.” campaign site
What they say they'll do
What they've done
Who funds them
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Where they stand, issue by issue
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Aaron Ford grew up in a working-class family where his parents struggled to make ends meet — and through grit and determination he overcame early adversity, earning five college degrees. He became a teacher, built a family with his wife Berna, and brought his family to Nevada.source
As Attorney General, Ford has held big drug companies accountable for poisoning our communities, winning more than $1.2 billion in opioid settlements.source
As a former public school math teacher, Aaron Ford saw that talent was universal, but access was not. Students’ potential was often constrained by circumstances beyond their control.source
As Attorney General, Aaron Ford fought back against NV Energy’s unlawful mandatory demand charge, and as Governor, Ford will remain focused on preventing any arbitrary efforts to raise household costs on Nevadans.source
As Governor, Aaron Ford will work hand-in-hand with communities and municipalities across Nevada to tackle the affordable housing crisis and help make housing more accessible for all renters and homebuyers. Attorney General Ford plans to confront the crisis from every angle.source
No candidate in this race addresses on their site: Taxes & government spending, Social Security & Medicare, Immigration & the border, Crime & public safety, Guns, Abortion, Foreign policy & defense, Veterans, Elections & government ethics, Farming & rural issues, Roads, transit & infrastructure.
About this race
Joe Lombardo (Republican) is the incumbent. The race is rated a toss-up. Usually 4 years (2 in NH and VT).
Rating from the Cook Political Report race ratings, Oct 23, 2026. Candidates from the Clark County (NV) list of candidates for the Nov. 3, 2026 general election.