In Nevada, Trump's policies are making things tough for Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo
NPR • • general
Key Points:
- Democratic voters in Nevada have nominated two-time state Attorney General Aaron Ford to challenge incumbent Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo in the upcoming gubernatorial election.
- Ford campaigned on criticizing Lombardo for rising costs in groceries, gas, housing, and healthcare, and sought to link the governor to former President Trump, whose popularity has declined in the state.
- Gov. Lombardo won his Republican primary against six challengers, bolstered by legislative achievements including bipartisan school accountability bills, criminal justice reforms, housing initiatives, and securing public financing for a new MLB stadium.
- The Cook Political Report rates the Nevada governor's race as a toss-up, highlighting its potential to be one of the most closely watched elections in the country.