For related races, see 2026 United States gubernatorial elections.
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The 2026 Nevada gubernatorial election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the governor of the state of Nevada. Incumbent Republican Governor Joe Lombardo is running for re-election to a second term in office.
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Joe Lombardo, incumbent governor
Democratic primary
Candidates
Publicly expressed interest
General election
Polling
Hypothetical polling- Joe Lombardo vs. Aaron Ford
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Joe Lombardo (R) |
Aaron Ford (D) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VoteTXT | May 15–19, 2023 | 412 (RV) | ± 4.7% | 51% | 30% | 7% | 12% |
Notes
- Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear - "Some other candidate" with 7%
- Partisan clients
- Poll commissioned by Nevada Newsmakers
References
- Mueller, Tabitha (April 7, 2024). "'You have to grow into it:' Joe Lombardo's rise from beat cop to governor". The Nevada Independent. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
Lombardo said he's looking forward to running for re-election in 2026.
- Mueller, Tabitha (December 12, 2024). "Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford says he intends to run for governor". The Nevada Independent. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
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