2026 Nevada governor's race

Incumbent: Joe Lombardo (Republican)

Joe LombardoRepublican Party (United States)48%

DFDanielle FordParty n/a

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Where they stand

Expand an issue for what they've actually said, cited

Issue	Lombardo	politician)	Ford
	Supports easing rules	Unknown	Unknown
	Supports more drilling	Unknown	Unknown
	Supports harsher penalties	Unknown	Unknown
	Supports stricter penalties	Unknown	Unknown
	Supports restrictions	Unknown	Unknown
	Supports vouchers/ESAs	Unknown	Unknown
	Supports parent authority	Unknown	Unknown
	Supports ID requirement	Unknown	Unknown
	Supports mail-vote limits	Unknown	Unknown
	Protect Kids - No Transition	Unknown	Unknown
	Supports restriction	Unknown	Unknown
LGBT causes	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown
	Supports tax cuts	Unknown	Unknown
	Supports strict enforcement	Unknown	Unknown
	Mixed record	Unknown	Unknown
	Supports deregulation	Unknown	Unknown
Marijuana legalization (federal)	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown
	Opposes new gun limits	Unknown	Unknown
Social Security & Medicare (federal)	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown
	Opposes EV mandates	Unknown	Unknown
Sanctuary jurisdictions (federal)	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown
	Merit Driven - No DEI	Unknown	Unknown
	Supports spending cuts	Unknown	Unknown
Student loan forgiveness (federal)	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown
China & trade (federal)	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown
	Supports aid to Israel	Unknown	Unknown
Ukraine aid (federal)	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown
Congressional term limits (federal)	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown
Congressional stock trading (federal)	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown
Free speech & tech censorship (federal)	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown

[1] Gov. Lombardo urges Congress to advance Nevada lands bills aimed at easing housing shortage
[2] Gov. Joe Lombardo asks Nevada Legislature to back resolution asking Congress to open more federal land for development | Nevada | News | Politics and Government
[3] Nevada governor Joe Lombardo promotes energy independence, natural gas | Nevada | News | Politics and Government
[4] Nevada governor unveils 'Safe Streets and Neighborhoods Act' crime bill at steps of Carson City Sheriff's Office - Carson Now
[5] Governor Lombardo Promises Bill To Increase Penalties on Fentanyl - Nevada Globe
[6] 2022 Nevada Governor's race
[7] A note from Joe Lombardo
[8] Lombardo says traditional education is not working. His answer? Expand school choice. - The Nevada Independent
[9] Education — Joe Lombardo for Governor
[10] Joe Lombardo on Government Reform
[11] Lombardo promises tax cuts, sweeping K-12 spending boost in State of the State speech - The Nevada Independent
[12] Lombardo talks Trump, immigration and school choice during IndyTalks interview - The Nevada Independent
[13] Lombardo vetoes trans protections bills, in contrast to previous session • Nevada Current
[14] Lombardo vetoes pair of bills related to trans inmates, gender transition services
[15] Lombardo leads 2026 ballot initiative to block students ...
[16] Joe Lombardo on Health Care
[17] Taxes & The Economy — Joe Lombardo for Governor
[18] Second Amendment — Joe Lombardo for Governor
[19] Lombardo joins Republicans calling for White House to pull back EV mandate
[20] Governor Lombardo Urges Biden Administration to Change Course on EV Mandates - Nevada Globe
[21] Ford, Lombardo state their cases on eliminating Dept. of Education
[22] Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo criticizes President Joe Biden for $2 trillion deficit | Politics and Government | News
[23] Lombardo joins Republican governors in support of Israel

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