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Nevada ballot

Governor of Nevada

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: June 9, 2026

General election

RepublicanIncumbentLaw enforcement officer

Joe Lombardo, a law enforcement officer, is running for Governor of Nevada as the incumbent.

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Democratic

Aaron Ford is an attorney and former public school teacher running for Governor of Nevada. He emphasizes addressing the affordable housing crisis by confronting Wall Street firms and easing permitting processes. Ford also prioritizes making healthcare affordable by holding pharmaceutical companies accountable and supporting renewable energy development.

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No Political PartyFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Allen Rheinhart ran for Governor of Nevada in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Austin Billings ran for Governor of Nevada in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrewGeologist

Bradley Beck ran for Governor of Nevada in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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No Political PartyFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Christopher Battenberg ran for Governor of Nevada in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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No party listedMarketing strategist

Danielle Ford, a marketing strategist, is running for Governor of Nevada.

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No Political PartyFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Emilio Rodriguez ran for Governor of Nevada in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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No Political PartyFirst-time candidateWithdrewEconomist

John Scott ran for Governor of Nevada in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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No Political PartyFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Jordan Koteras ran for Governor of Nevada in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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No Political PartyFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Max Beck ran for Governor of Nevada in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RWithdrewPolitician

Michele Fiore ran for Governor of Nevada in 2026.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Monique Richardson ran for Governor of Nevada in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Primary

DemocraticAdvanced

Aaron Ford is an attorney and former public school teacher running for Governor of Nevada. He emphasizes addressing the affordable housing crisis by confronting Wall Street firms and easing permitting processes. Ford also prioritizes making healthcare affordable by holding pharmaceutical companies accountable and supporting renewable energy development.

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DemocraticCommissioner

Alexis Hill is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Nevada in the 2026 election.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateEntrepreneur

Barak Zilberberg is a Republican candidate for Governor of Nevada in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Donald Beaudry Jr. is a Republican candidate for Governor of Nevada in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Emile Bouari is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Nevada in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Irina Hansen is a Republican candidate for Governor of Nevada in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

James Cooper is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Nevada in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanAdvancedLaw enforcement officer

Joe Lombardo, a law enforcement officer, is running for Governor of Nevada as the incumbent.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Jose Zelaya is a Republican candidate for Governor of Nevada in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

M. Kameron Hawkins is a Republican candidate for Governor of Nevada in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateNonprofit founder

Matthew Winterhawk is a Republican candidate for Governor of Nevada in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Miqehl Bayfield is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Nevada in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Sunshine Arterburn is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Nevada in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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