Aaron Ford wins Democratic primary, will challenge Gov. Joe Lombardo in Nevada
politicsJun 10, 2026311,250
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford won the Democratic nomination for governor and will challenge incumbent Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo in the November general election. Gov. Joe Lombardo also clinched the GOP nomination, setting up a head-to-head contest between the state's top law enforcement official and its sitting governor. The race ranks among 2026's most competitive gubernatorial contests, and intra-party divisions among Nevada Republicans plus the influence of former President Trump have complicated Lombardo's reelection path, making the outcome consequential for national politics.