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Nevada · Nevada Governor · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Joe Lombardo

RepublicanIncumbent

Incumbent governor (2023–present)

2026 race · Nevada Governor

58% chance of winning · race rated Toss-up

42%58%

45% chance of winning · race rated Toss-up

55%45%
● Aaron Ford● Joe LombardoINCAlso: Danielle Ford (I)
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Background

Current office
Nevada Governor
Experience
Statewide office or Congress
Past races on file
1 (1 won)

Links: Wikipedia · Candidate list (source)

Electoral history

Earlier races in Nevada, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.

  1. 2022

    Governor Nov 8, 2022

    R · 49.5% · 497,147 votes

    Won

Opponents in 2026