Nevada Primary Narrows Field; Lombardo Wins GOP Nomination
PUBLISHED Jun 9, 2026, 5:48 PM ET
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Las Vegas, Nevada. Gov. Joe Lombardo won the Republican gubernatorial primary on Tuesday, securing his party’s nomination to run for a second term after defeating six challengers in a statewide vote. Simultaneously, Democrats nominated Attorney General Aaron Ford, and nominees emerged in other Nevada contests including the 3rd Congressional District and various state offices during early June primary voting. Las Vegas officials and campaign teams are preparing for the November general election; Lombardo will face Aaron Ford in November after winning 90.9% of counted GOP votes, according to AP figures reported Wednesday. Voters in North Dakota also advanced nominees this week, while local issues such as housing, data center energy demand, and mayoral races shaped regional campaign agendas.
By Lauren Mitchell | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- 2022: Joe Lombardo elected Nevada governor, defeating incumbent Steve Sisolak.
- 2024: Julie Fedorchak won North Dakota’s U.S. House seat with about 69% of the vote.
- Early June 2026 (Tuesday): Nevada and North Dakota held primary elections for governor, House, and local offices.
- June 10, 2026: News outlets reported Lombardo’s decisive GOP primary totals (AP cited 90.9% with 87% counted).
- Post-primaries 2026: Parties and nominees transition to November general-election campaigns and strategic planning.
News Intelligence
- This election could impact your life in Nevada. From housing to energy use, local issues are on the table. If you're concerned, now's the time to research Lombardo and Ford's stances.
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Governor Joe Lombardo and Nevada Republican operatives benefited from a decisive primary showing, consolidating party support and a clear path to general-election messaging ahead of November.
Challengers and Democratic hopefuls seeking to flip or broaden competitive intra-party contests saw limited primary success in Nevada, while voters face a more defined two-party general election contest.
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