Nevada Governor 2026

Election day is November 3, 2026. A statewide contest in Nevada.

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About this race

The 2026 Nevada gubernatorial election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the governor of Nevada. Republican incumbent Joe Lombardo is seeking a second term. He is being challenged by Democratic attorney general Aaron Ford.

Primary elections took place on June 9, 2026. Lombardo won the Republican nomination with 91.0% of the vote. Ford won the Democratic nomination with 63.8% over Washoe commission chair Alexis Hill.

Background

Latest coverage of the Nevada Governor race

Nevada's governor race is just warming up. Why has Lombardo's side already spent a fortune?The Nevada Independent · 08 Jul 2026The most competitive governor’s races of 2026Arizona Capitol Times · 24 Jul 20265 takeaways from Nevada’s primary electionLas Vegas Review-Journal · 13 Jun 2026Results from the June 9th Primaries in Maine, Nevada, North Dakota, and South CarolinaCAWP · 23 Jun 2026Graham Platner Wins Primary in Maine, Setting Up a Key Senate FightThe New York Times · 30 Jun 2026Nevada primary results show Lombardo's endorsement is helpful, but not gospelThe Nevada Independent · 16 Jun 2026How did Alexis Hill lose so big? Ford's branding, fundraising advantage led to primary landslideThe Nevada Independent · 14 Jun 2026Nevada Secretary of State provides update on Primary election ballot processingFOX5 Vegas · 15 Jun 2026

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