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
Each point is a poll. The published PollingSource average is the unweighted mean of the most recent week of polls whose fieldwork ended in the last 30 days.
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Joe Lombardo Nominee Incumbent
RepublicanAaron Ford Nominee
DemocratGeneral Election Polling Average
Average is the unweighted mean of the most recent week of polls whose fieldwork ended in 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noble Predictive Insights ±4.0 | 2026-09-26 | 800 RV | ±3.50 | Aaron Ford 37.00% | Joe Lombardo 38.00% |
| 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% |
Questions About This Race
Who is winning the 2026 Nevada governor's race?
Joe Lombardo leads Aaron Ford 38% to 37% in the PollingSource polling average — a R+1.0 margin based on 1 poll from the most recent week of polls ending in the last 30 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 Noble Predictive Insights (completed September 26, 2026), found Aaron Ford (D) at 37% and Joe Lombardo (R) at 38%.
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 the most recent week of scientific public polls whose fieldwork ended in the last 30 days. One poll in that week is the average. We do not exclude pollsters. The table lists the polls from that window. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
Race Notes
First-term, swing state