Joe Lombardo
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
Joe Lombardo is the Republican governor of Nevada and a former Clark County sheriff. As a one-term governor working with a Democratic-majority legislature, his record includes a school accountability bill, criminal justice changes and a public financing deal for a Las Vegas stadium for the A's. gov.nv.gov kjzz.org thenevadaindependent.com
He won the June 2026 Republican primary with President Trump's endorsement and sought a second term against Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford. kjzz.org
Platform
- Proposes expanding down payment aid through the Attainable Housing Program for nurses, teachers, military families and first responders.endorse.joelombardofornv.com
- Says he would keep a no new taxes stance and back an annual back-to-school sales tax holiday.endorse.joelombardofornv.com
- Says no resident or business should lose power or see rate increases to subsidize data centers.endorse.joelombardofornv.com
- Proposes getting every child reading at grade level by third grade and raising per-pupil funding with more accountability.endorse.joelombardofornv.com
- Proposes revising the fentanyl trafficking threshold and requiring violent and repeat offenders to serve full sentences.endorse.joelombardofornv.com