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Newsom Endorses Aaron Ford, Igniting Nevada Gas Price Fight

9/8/2026

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U.S. Governor Gavin Newsom endorsed Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford, prompting Republican attacks in the 2024 gubernatorial race.
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo blamed Newsom’s energy policies for nearly $5-per-gallon gasoline prices in Nevada.
Better Nevada PAC launched billboards and digital ads linking Ford to Newsom, calling Newsom Nevada’s most unpopular elected official.
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford countered Lombardo’s claim, saying gas prices rose after the war began in February.

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U.S. Governor Gavin Newsom endorsed Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford, prompting Republican attacks in the 2024 gubernatorial race.
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo blamed Newsom’s energy policies for nearly $5-per-gallon gasoline prices in Nevada.
Better Nevada PAC launched billboards and digital ads linking Ford to Newsom, calling Newsom Nevada’s most unpopular elected official.
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford countered Lombardo’s claim, saying gas prices rose after the war began in February.