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Nevada Gubernatorial Race: Lombardo and Ford in Dead Heat

3/28/2026

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A new poll shows a 2026 Nevada gubernatorial race tie between Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo and Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford at 39% to 38%, with 17% undecided and 6% backing a third-party candidate.
Lombardo performs better than the average Republican in the poll.
Ford underperforms relative to generic Democrats.
Ford leads among women and younger voters.
The primary election is set for June 2026, with the general election in November 2026.

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Story summary

A new poll shows a 2026 Nevada gubernatorial race tie between Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo and Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford at 39% to 38%, with 17% undecided and 6% backing a third-party candidate.
Lombardo performs better than the average Republican in the poll.
Ford underperforms relative to generic Democrats.
Ford leads among women and younger voters.
The primary election is set for June 2026, with the general election in November 2026.