Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo secured the Republican nomination for a second term on June 10, 2026, defeating six GOP challengers. Lombardo, a former Clark County sheriff, was first elected in 2022, making him 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 gubernatorial race in Nevada is considered a key contest in the 2026 midterm elections, with potential implications for the 2028 presidential election. Additionally, Nevada voters participated in primaries for U.S. House seats and local offices, including the mayoral election in Henderson.
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Joe Lombardo wins Republican nomination for Nevada governor
Joe Lombardo has won the Republican nomination for a second term as Nevada governor, defeating six challengers in the primary election. He will compete against the Democratic nominee in the upcoming general election, which is viewed as a significant contest in the 2026 midterm elections.
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