Nevada GOP Gov. Joe Lombardo projected to face Democrat Aaron Ford in one of this year's most competitive races
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford, a Democrat, and Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo won their parties' primaries in this year's Nevada gubernatorial race, CBS News projects, setting up the November ballot in one of the races Democrats are targeting.
TL;DR
- Aaron Ford (Democrat) and Joe Lombardo (Republican) won their parties' primaries for the Nevada gubernatorial race.
- Democrats are targeting this race, and The Cook Political Report rates it as a toss-up.
- The election may serve as a referendum on President Trump's policies, which have affected Nevada's economy, particularly tourism.
- Nevada's tourism experienced a significant drop in 2025, impacting jobs.
- Ford has a history of opposing Trump administration policies.
- Lombardo expressed concern about his reelection prospects and the national political climate's influence.
- Nevada has voted Democratic in presidential elections since 2008 and has two Democratic senators, but Lombardo was elected governor in 2022.