The 2026 Nevada gubernatorial election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the governor of the state of Nevada . Incumbent Republican Governor Joe Lombardo is running for re-election to a second term in office.
2026 Nevada gubernatorial election
Hypothetical polling
Joe Lombardo vs. Aaron Ford
Poll source
Date(s)
Sample[ a]
Margin
Joe
Aaron
Other
Undecided
VoteTXT [ A] May 15–19, 2023
412 (RV)
± 4.7%
51%
30%
7%[ b]
12%
^ Key:
^ "Some other candidate" with 7%
Partisan clients
^ Poll commissioned by Nevada Newsmakers
^ Mueller, Tabitha (April 7, 2024). " . The Nevada Independent . Retrieved December 12, 2024 . Lombardo said he's looking forward to running for re-election in 2026. ^ Robison, Mark (February 12, 2025). "Too soon? 2026 Nevada gubernatorial race starts with Lombardo, Ford out of the gates first" . Reno Gazette-Journal . Retrieved February 12, 2025 . Asked Wednesday to confirm his plans, his campaign team responded, "Yes, General Ford does intend to run for governor in 2026." ^ "2026 CPR Governor Race ratings" . Cook Political Report . Retrieved January 23, 2025 .^ "Gubernatorial Ratings" . Inside Elections . Retrieved February 7, 2025 .
