Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford won the Democratic primary on June 6, 2026, defeating Washoe County Commissioner Alexis Hill. Ford will now face Republican Governor Joe Lombardo in the upcoming gubernatorial election. Ford, who previously served in the Nevada Legislature, is the state's first Black attorney general. His campaign has focused on housing affordability, pledging to reduce costs and improve access. Ford's victory comes amid scrutiny over his travel expenses, which reportedly exceed $410,000 since he took office in 2019. He is also under investigation by the Nevada Commission on Ethics regarding potential misconduct. The gubernatorial race is anticipated to be highly competitive as Democrats aim to regain control of the office.
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Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford Wins Democratic Primary, Set to Challenge Governor Joe Lombardo
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford has won the Democratic primary and will challenge Republican Governor Joe Lombardo in the upcoming election. Ford's campaign emphasizes housing affordability, but he faces criticism over travel expenses and an ethics investigation.
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