Primary
Primary held June 9, 2026.
Democratic Primary
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ford ✓ | 118,831 | 63.3% | |
| Alexis Hill | 44,849 | 23.9% | |
| James Cooper | 6,657 | 3.5% | |
| Sunshine Arterburn | 5,012 | 2.7% | |
| Emile Bouari | 2,795 | 1.5% | |
| Miqehl Bayfield | 2,172 | 1.2% |
Republican Primary
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Lombardo ✓ | 172,150 | 90.8% | |
| None of These Candidates | 7,502 | 4.0% | |
| Irina Hansen | 4,114 | 2.2% | |
| Matthew Winterhawk | 3,452 | 1.8% | |
| Donald J. Beaudry Jr. | 2,482 | 1.3% | |
| M. Kameron Hawkins | 1,230 | 0.7% | |
| Jose M. Zalaya | 1,095 | 0.6% | |
| Barak Zilberberg | 744 | 0.4% |
Full calendar and every race: Nevada primary guide
Race Overview
General Election Polling Trend
PollingSource average — trailing average of all polls from the last 30 days.
Candidates
Aaron Ford Nominee
DemocratJoe Lombardo Nominee
RepublicanGeneral Election Polling Average
Average reflects all polls from the last 90 days; table shows the most recent 30 days or the newest 3 polls, whichever is more — subscribe for the full history. How accurate is each pollster? →
| Pollster | Date | Sample | MoE | Dem | Rep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Polling (D) partisan·D ±2.0 | 2026-07-16 | 558 LV | ±4.20 | Aaron Ford 44.00% | Joe Lombardo 44.00% |
| Wedgewood Polls | 2026-07-12 | 700 LV | ±4.70 | Aaron Ford 47.00% | Joe Lombardo 50.00% |
| Global Strategy Group (D) partisan·D | 2026-05-11 | 700 LV | ±3.70 | Aaron Ford 42.00% | Joe Lombardo 45.00% |
Questions About This Race
Who is winning the 2026 Nevada governor's race?
Joe Lombardo leads Aaron Ford 46.3% to 44.3% in the PollingSource polling average — a R+2.0 margin based on 3 polls from the last 90 days.
Is the 2026 Nevada governor's race competitive?
Yes — the PollingSource polling average rates this race a Toss-up, the most competitive category.
What does the latest poll of the 2026 Nevada governor's race say?
The most recent public poll, from Public Policy Polling (D) (completed July 16, 2026), found Aaron Ford (D) at 44% and Joe Lombardo (R) at 44%.
When is the 2026 Nevada governor's race decided?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
How is the PollingSource average calculated?
The PollingSource average is the unweighted mean of every scientific public poll of the race from the last 30 days — we do not exclude pollsters. Each race page lists the individual polls behind the average with pollster, field dates, sample size, and margin of error. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
Race Notes
First-term, swing state