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June 10, 2026
Aaron Ford Advances to Challenge Joe Lombardo in Competitive Nevada Gubernatorial Election
- Aaron Ford won the Democratic primary, defeating Alexis Hill, and will challenge incumbent Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo in November.
- Housing affordability is a central issue in Ford's campaign, as he pledges to lower costs and expand access to housing.
- Ford faces scrutiny over his extensive travel costs and an ongoing ethics investigation regarding potential improprieties.
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- Joe Lombardo cruises past six GOP challengers to secure Nevada Republican gubernatorial nominationJun 10, 2026 at 3:41 AM · Fox News
- Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo to face off against Democrat Aaron Ford in Nevada’s race for governorJun 10, 2026 at 3:45 AM · NBC
- Lombardo, Ford face off in high-stakes Nevada governor’s raceJun 10, 2026 at 3:46 AM · The Hill
- Nevada Attorney General Wins Democratic Nomination for GovernorJun 10, 2026 at 3:46 AM · NYT
- Nevada’s top cop wins Dem primary, takes on Gov LombardoJun 10, 2026 at 3:54 AM · Fox News
- Nevada GOP Gov. Joe Lombardo projected to face Democrat Aaron Ford in one of this year's most competitive racesJun 10, 2026 at 3:56 AM · CBS News
- In Nevada, Trump's policies are making things tough for Republican Gov. Joe LombardoJun 10, 2026 at 4:08 AM · NPR