Joe Lombardo
Coverage of Joe Lombardo in the Nexus archive.
- Ford triumphs in Nevada governor primary, takes aim at Republican incumbent
Aaron Ford won the Nevada Democratic primary for governor with 63.8% of the vote, while Republican incumbent Joe Lombardo secured 91.1% in his primary. Both candidates will face off in the November general election.
- Trump-backed candidate wins GOP primary to replace Nevada Rep. Mark Amodei
David Flippo, a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel supported by Donald Trump, won the GOP primary to replace Nevada Rep. Mark Amodei. The race in Nevada’s 2nd District was a proxy conflict between Trump and state Republicans backing James Settelmeyer, with Flippo emerging victorious despite criticism over his recent move to Reno. Flippo will contest November's election as the Republican nominee in a district Trump won in 2024.
- Teresa Benitez-Thompson wins crowded Dem primary for Nevada House seat
Teresa Benitez-Thompson won the Democratic primary for Nevada's 2nd Congressional District, a historically Republican seat, after defeating seven opponents. The district, which includes Reno and rural areas, has not elected a Democrat to Congress and was won by Donald Trump by 14 and 11 points in the last two elections. Democrats hope a strong turnout could make the seat competitive.
- In Nevada, Trump's policies are making things tough for Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo
In Nevada, Trump's policies are making things tough for Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo. Nevada Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford will challenge him for his office in November.
- Trump-endorsed candidate will face top GOP target in Nevada House district
Carrie Buck won the Republican nomination for Nevada's 1st Congressional District, defeating Michael Boris and other candidates. She will challenge Democratic Rep. Dina Titus in November after receiving endorsements from President Donald Trump and Gov. Joe Lombardo.
- Nevada GOP Gov. Lombardo projected to face Democrat Ford in highly competitive race
Nevada GOP Gov. Joe Lombardo is projected to face Democrat Ford in a highly competitive gubernatorial race. Democrats aim to unseat Lombardo in one of the most tightly contested contests this year.
- Nevada’s top cop wins Dem primary, takes on Gov Lombardo
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford won the Democratic primary against Alexis Hill, advancing to face Republican Governor Joe Lombardo in a competitive gubernatorial race. Ford's campaign focused on housing affordability, while critics highlighted his travel expenses and an ethics investigation into potential misuse of office.
- Nevada’s top cop wins Dem primary, takes on Gov Lombardo
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford won the Democratic primary for governor, advancing to a general election matchup with Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo. Ford's campaign focused on housing affordability, while facing criticism over travel expenses and an ethics investigation.
- Lombardo, Ford face off in high-stakes Nevada governor’s race
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo is projected to face state Attorney General Aaron Ford in the governor’s race. Lombardo won the GOP primary but faces a challenging political battle for a second term.
- Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo to face off against Democrat Aaron Ford in Nevada’s race for governor
Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo and Democrat Aaron Ford have advanced to the general election for Nevada governor. The race pits Lombardo against Ford in the state's gubernatorial contest.
- Joe Lombardo cruises past six GOP challengers to secure Nevada Republican gubernatorial nomination
Joe Lombardo secured the Republican nomination for Nevada governor, defeating six GOP challengers. He will face the Democratic nominee, likely from a field including Aaron Ford and Alexis Hill, in the general election. The race is a key contest in the 2026 midterms in the swing state of Nevada.
- Joe Lombardo cruises past six GOP challengers to secure Nevada Republican gubernatorial nomination
Joe Lombardo secured the Republican nomination for Nevada governor, defeating six GOP challengers. He will face the Democratic nominee in the general election, with state Attorney General Aaron Ford and Washoe County Commissioner Alexis Hill among the Democratic primary candidates.
- GOP primary for open US House seat and Democratic governors race highlight Nevada ballot
Nevadans are selecting party nominees for two congressional seats and a governor’s race amid issues like affordable housing shortages and energy demand. Key races include a Democratic challenge to Republican Governor Joe Lombardo and a GOP primary in the 2nd Congressional District with Trump-endorsed candidate David Flippo.
- AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Nevada’s state primary
Nevada's state primary features Gov. Joe Lombardo facing six Republican challengers and six Democrats competing for the gubernatorial nomination. Key races include U.S. House contests, state offices, and a Henderson mayoral election. Clark and Washoe counties are critical for statewide primary outcomes.
- AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Nevada’s state primary
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo will face six Republican challengers in a state primary, while state Attorney General Aaron Ford, Washoe County Commissioner Alexis Hill, and four others will compete for the Democratic nomination.
- AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Nevada’s state primary
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo will face six Republican challengers in the state primary, while six Democrats compete for the nomination. Other races include U.S. House primaries and a mayoral election in Henderson. Dark-money groups are heavily funding the gubernatorial contest.
- Nevada Republicans to decide on Trump-backed vs. experienced replacement for Rep. Mark Amodei
Nevada Republicans are choosing between James Settelmeyer, a former state senator with political experience, and David Flippo, a Trump-endorsed retired military officer, for the open 2nd District congressional seat. The primary tests voter preference between established politicians and Trump-backed newcomers, with both candidates emphasizing conservative policies and state issues like water and land use.
- Millions pour into Nevada primary ads. A third of the money is untraceable.
A Nevada Independent analysis found that over a third of $14 million spent on primary campaign ads in Nevada come from groups that do not publicly disclose donors. The Service First Fund, linked to Gov. Joe Lombardo's re-election, is the top advertiser, using a 501(c)(4) nonprofit structure to avoid transparency. Republican-affiliated groups are exploiting a Nevada legal loophole to hide funders until after June primaries.
- Trump endorses neighboring state lieutenant governors for re-election
President Donald Trump endorsed Nevada Lieutenant Governor Stavros Anthony and Idaho Lieutenant Governor Scott Bedke for re-election, praising their performance and promising support. Both officials thanked Trump for the endorsement, with Anthony expressing anticipation for a meeting in Las Vegas.
- Trump endorses neighboring state lieutenant governors for re-election
President Donald Trump endorsed Nevada Lieutenant Governor Stavros Anthony and Idaho Lieutenant Governor Scott Bedke for re-election, praising their performance. Both officials expressed gratitude for Trump's support, with Anthony planning to meet Trump in Las Vegas.