Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo secured the Republican nomination for a second term on June 10, 2026, defeating six challengers in the primary election. Lombardo, who previously served as the Clark County sheriff, was elected governor in 2022, becoming the only Republican to unseat an incumbent Democratic governor that year. He will face the Democratic nominee, who will be determined from a primary that includes state Attorney General Aaron Ford and Washoe County Commissioner Alexis Hill. Lombardo's challengers included Donald Beaudry Jr., Irina Hansen, Kameron Hawkins, Matthew Winterhawk, Jose Zelaya, and Barak Zilberberg. The governor's race is considered a key contest in the upcoming midterm elections, with implications for the 2028 presidential election. In addition to the gubernatorial primary, Nevada voters also participated in primaries for U.S. House seats and local offices.
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Joe Lombardo Wins Republican Nomination for Nevada Governor
Joe Lombardo has won the Republican nomination for governor of Nevada, defeating six challengers in the primary election held on June 10, 2026. He will compete against the Democratic nominee in the general election, which is viewed as a significant race in the upcoming midterm elections.
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Joe Lombardo cruises past six GOP challengers to secure Nevada Republican gubernatorial nomination
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