Lombardo, Ford shift focus to general election after Nevada governor primary wins
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo (R) and Attorney General Aaron Ford (D) have won their primaries, setting up a highly competitive gubernatorial race in the swing state this fall.
- Lombardo, seeking a second term, is the only Republican incumbent in a "toss-up" governor's race and faces criticism from Democrats who link him to former President Trump’s policies, which they argue have hurt Nevada’s economy.
- Ford aims to become Nevada’s first Black governor and is focusing his campaign on economic issues, accusing Lombardo of supporting Trump’s agenda that increased costs for working Nevadans.
- The race is influenced by Nevada’s politically divided electorate, with Democrats hoping to capitalize on economic concerns despite recent shifts toward Republicans among Latino voters.
- Lombardo holds advantages in fundraising and advertising but faces scrutiny over rising unemployment and housing issues, while Ford contends with ethics complaints and attacks on his work attendance as attorney general.