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The 2026 Nevada gubernatorial election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the governor of the state of Nevada. Incumbent Republican Governor Joe Lombardo is running for re-election to a second term in office.
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Joe Lombardo, incumbent governor (2023–present)[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Aaron Ford, Nevada Attorney General (2019–present)[2]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[3] | Tossup | January 23, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[4] | Battleground | February 6, 2025 |
Polling
Hypothetical polling
See also
Notes
- Partisan clients
- ^ Poll commissioned by Nevada Newsmakers
References
- ^ Mueller, Tabitha (April 7, 2024). "'You have to grow into it:' Joe Lombardo's rise from beat cop to governor". The Nevada Independent. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
Lombardo said he's looking forward to running for re-election in 2026.
- ^ Robison, Mark (February 12, 2025). "Too soon? 2026 Nevada gubernatorial race starts with Lombardo, Ford out of the gates first". Reno Gazette-Journal. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
Asked Wednesday to confirm his plans, his campaign team responded, "Yes, General Ford does intend to run for governor in 2026."
- ^ "2026 CPR Governor Race ratings". Cook Political Report. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
- ^ "Gubernatorial Ratings". Inside Elections. Retrieved February 7, 2025.