Joe Lombardo

Republican · Governor, Nevada
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026

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Joe Lombardo

Republican · Incumbent · Candidate for Governor, Nevada

Lombardo served in the U.S. Army, the U.S. National Guard, and the U.S. Army Reserve.

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Also running: Aaron Ford (D) · Danielle Ford (N)

Where Lombardo stands

Record Economic Investment

Generated over $5 billion in new economic investment in Nevada, creating over 44,500 new jobs.
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Economy

My administration is setting the standard for economic growth and opportunity, with more Nevadans working than ever before and unemployment continuing to fall
Quoted by Office of the Governor of Nevada press release, Oct 15, 2026

Position history

New taxes

  1. Oct 2, 2022 (Governor debate with Steve Sisolak)
    I'm telling you at this point, right here, in front of the audience and public viewers, I will not raise taxes. Never.
    Source: Las Vegas Sun, Oct 22, 2022
  2. Oct 6, 2026 (Campaign stop in Reno)
    I have a promise. No new taxes.
    Source: KOLO 8, Oct 7, 2026

Economy and cost of living

  1. Jul 23, 2026 (Statement on housing affordability and state land policy)
    From reforming state policy and investing in housing development to putting surplus state land back into productive use, my administration has taken a comprehensive approach to making housing more attainable for hardworking Nevada families.
    Source: Office of the Governor / PoliticalQuotes, Jul 23, 2026

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