Lombardo and Ford Tied in Nevada Gubernatorial Race
Governor Joe Lombardo and Attorney General Aaron Ford enter the Nevada gubernatorial election in a virtual dead-heat according to recent polling data.
Republican Governor Joe Lombardo and Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford are locked in a virtual dead-heat entering the Nevada gubernatorial election on November 3, 2026. Polling from Noble Predictive Insights shows the candidates tied at 47%, while aggregate data from MSNOW and FiftyPlusOne gives Ford a slight lead of 46.3% to 45.6%.
Lombardo has remained competitive by distancing himself from the MAGA wing of the Republican Party, maintaining a 47% overall job approval rating. His strength among independent voters and non-voters has kept the race a toss-up despite Democratic leads in other statewide contests for secretary of state, attorney general, and lieutenant governor.
Ford holds an advantage among voters who have already cast their ballots and leads on key issues such as housing affordability. While Democrats appear poised for success in other state offices, the governor's race remains undecided as the state heads to the polls.
