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NewsLos Angeles Times – PoliticsOctober 25, 2026Los Angeles County

Nevada's Republican Governor Joe Lombardo Faces Tight Reelection Race Amid Anti-Trump Backlash from Democratic Challenger Aaron Ford

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More than 335,000 ballots have already been cast in Nevada's fiercely contested gubernatorial race, where Republican incumbent Joe Lombardo faces a strong challenge from state Attorney General Aaron Ford amid voter frustration over high living costs and ties to President Trump. Ford has seized on high fuel prices and Lombardo's past praise of Trump to paint the governor as out of touch, while Lombardo points to job growth, crime drops, and increased teacher pay while attacking Ford's travel and crime record.

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Why It Matters

The election outcome will decide Nevada's executive leadership and policy direction on economic relief, crime, and state taxation as the state navigates high fuel prices and national political friction.

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Who's Mentioned

locationClark County“County where Lombardo previously served as sheriff”locationLas Vegas“City where campaign events and rallies took place”PersonDonald Trump“President of the United States whose political influence is a central issue in t”OrganizationWhite House“Residences and offices of the US president”OrganizationCircle K“Gas station where Aaron Ford held a campaign event”locationNevada“Purple state hosting the gubernatorial election”locationIran“Nation referenced in Ford's critique of federal foreign policy”PersonAaron Ford“Nevada attorney general and Democratic gubernatorial candidate”PersonJoe Lombardo“Republican governor of Nevada facing a reelection challenge”PersonSteve Sisolak“Former Democratic governor of Nevada defeated by Lombardo in 2022”locationDallas“Hometown where Aaron Ford grew up”OrganizationRed Rock Casino“Site of a political rally featuring Donald Trump and Joe Lombardo”