Aaron Ford
Recent media appearances
Top articles
The Nevada IndependentLombardo and Ford are unlikely to debate: what you need to know about the standoffOct 13, 2026
News 3 Las VegasFord calls for televised debates with Lombardo in race for Nevada governorJun 17, 2026
Nevada Public RadioIn Nevada, Trump's policies are making things tough for Republican Gov. Joe LombardoJun 9, 2026
Overview
Aaron Ford is Nevada's attorney general, elected in 2018, and a former Nevada Senate majority leader. A former public school math teacher, he became the state's first Black attorney general in 2019. fordfornevada.com kjzz.org
He won the June 2026 Democratic primary for governor and was the Democratic nominee against Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo. After the primary he challenged Lombardo to three televised debates. kjzz.org news3lv.com
Platform
- Says he would ease permitting and use vacant land to encourage new housing construction.fordfornevada.com
- Proposes a medical debt relief program and action on pharmacy benefit manager practices.fordfornevada.com
- Says he would stop data center tax breaks until companies prove they meet their commitments.fordfornevada.com
- Proposes requiring data centers to bring their own clean energy, grid infrastructure and water.fordfornevada.com
- Says he would fight federal efforts to cut support for Nevada schools.fordfornevada.com