Republican Joe Lombardo and Democrat Aaron Ford win nominations in Nevada governor's race
The AP said Lombardo won 91.4% of the GOP vote and Ford took 66.2% of Democrats, setting up a competitive November rematch.
- On Tuesday, Republican Governor Joe Lombardo and Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford won their respective primaries, setting up a competitive general election race for Nevada's top office this November.
- Ford defeated Washoe County Commissioner Alexis Hill with 66.2 percent of the vote, while Lombardo captured 91.4 percent in his GOP primary.
- Financial disclosures show Ford with more than $10 million available, outpacing Lombardo's more than $2.2 million; Lombardo holds a 48 percent favorability rating compared with 40 percent for Ford.
- The Cook Political Report rates the contest a toss up, while Polymarket estimates Democrats have a 54 percent chance of winning the governor's office.
- Lombardo emphasizes jobs and public safety, while Ford's team links the Republican incumbent to President Donald Trump's economic agenda.
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Democratic primary winners promise campaign tying Lombardo, Republicans to Trump
“Today, Nevada, is the beginning of the end of the failed Lombardo-Trump economy,” said Nevada Attorney General and Democratic candidate for governor Aaron Ford the day after winning his primary. (Photo: Dana Gentry/Nevada Current)Democrats who prevailed in statewide primary races took a victory lap Wednesday in Las Vegas at the Nevada Democratic Party headquarters, promising a general election campaign focused on linking Republican candidates, …
Nevada gubernatorial race shapes up as bellwether for GOP heading into 2028 - Regional Media News
(WASHINGTON) - Nevada's gubernatorial primary has resulted in a face-off between incumbent Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo and Democratic nominee Attorney General Aaron Ford and the race is indicative of whether GOP governors in battleground states can survive while distancing themselves from President Donald Trump's low approval ratings, a dynamic with implications for 2028. Economic anxiety, conflict overseas, a polarizing mass deportation progra…
Nev.: Gov. Lombardo wins GOP gubernatorial primary in a landslide
Republican Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo has taken a significant step toward a second term in office after winning the state’s GOP gubernatorial primary in a landslide, defeating six challengers.
Joe Lombardo cruises past six GOP challengers to secure Nevada Republican gubernatorial nomination
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo secured the Republican nomination for a second term Tuesday, defeating six GOP challengers and advancing to the general election as Democrats vie for the chance to reclaim the governor’s mansion in November. The first-term governor entered the primary as the overwhelming favorite. Lombardo, a former Clark County sheriff, was elected governor in 2022 when he defeated Democratic …
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Nevada is set to have one of nation’s premiere races for governor as Democrats seek to reclaim seat
Republican Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo will face Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford in a battle to hold onto his seat in November. The contest is considered one of the most competitive governor’s races in the country. Both won their party’s…
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