Nevada gubernatorial race shows statistical tie between Lombardo and Ford

Republican Governor Joe Lombardo and Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford are in a statistical tie in the Nevada gubernatorial race. Recent polling from Emerson College showed Ford with a 44% to 42% advantage, while a later poll by Noble Predictive Insights placed Lombardo slightly ahead at 42% to 40%.

Lombardo’s campaign and a supporting PAC reported raising approximately $16.9 million combined between July and September. Of this, the Better Nevada PAC raised about $15.4 million, while Lombardo’s personal campaign raised roughly $1.55 million. Campaign representatives noted that 75% of Lombardo’s major backers are residents of Nevada.

Key issues driving the election include the economy, which 43% of voters identified as their top priority, followed by housing affordability and healthcare. Candidates have debated various topics, including voter ID, abortion, and the state's relationship with the federal government.