Primary
Democratic Primary
Held June 9, 2026.
| 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
Held June 9, 2026.
| 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
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General Election Polling Trend
PollingSource average — trailing average of all polls from the last 30 days.
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Candidates
Joe Lombardo Nominee Incumbent
RepublicanAaron Ford Nominee
DemocratGeneral Election Polling Average
Average reflects all polls from the last 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson ±2.7 | 2026-09-08 | 680 LV | ±3.70 | Aaron Ford 44.00% | Joe Lombardo 42.00% |
| Tarrance Group (R) | 2026-07-29 | LV | ±4.30 | Aaron Ford 43.00% | Joe Lombardo 50.00% |
| Public Policy Polling (D) partisan·D ±2.0 | 2026-07-16 | 558 LV | ±4.20 | Aaron Ford 44.00% | Joe Lombardo 44.00% |
Questions About This Race
Who is winning the 2026 Nevada governor's race?
Aaron Ford leads Joe Lombardo 44% to 42% in the PollingSource polling average — a D+2.0 margin based on 1 poll from the last 30 days.
Is the 2026 Nevada governor's race competitive?
Yes — the expert consensus 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 Emerson (completed September 8, 2026), found Aaron Ford (D) at 44% and Joe Lombardo (R) at 42%.
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