Joe Lombardo
Candidate · Governor · Nevada
Republican · Incumbent27%
Party to win · Kalshi, Oct 27, 2026
▼ 20 pts since April
Running for
OfficeGovernor
SeatNevada, statewide
AgainstAaron Ford (D)
ElectionNov 3, 2026 · 7 days
StandingIncumbent
BallotDirectory listing
Links
Websitejoelombardofornv.com ↗
X@JoeLombardoNV ↗ Campaign
Running statewide
Nevada · Governor
Roster checked Sep 29, 2026.
The campaign · in their wordsjoelombardofornv.com · read Oct 19, 2026 ↗
Plank 1 · campaign site
School Choice
“To ensure every child has access to the best education possible, Joe will implement school choice initiatives that empower Nevada families.”
Plank 2 · campaign site
Essential Programs
“Joe will re-prioritize and re-institute pivotal educational programs like Read by Grade Three that have been proven to give students a better chance at success.”
Plank 3 · campaign site
Workforce Development
“Joe will work with the private sector and the Governor's Office of Economic Development to expand workforce development training programs to more students across the state.”
Page titles and first lines from the campaign's own site, unedited. 99 pages read.
Where They Stand
Statement estimateNo votes yet, so this is read from the campaign’s own words, on the same scale as a member’s record.
Overall
from 7 statements
Right
Issue · by emphasisLeftCenterRightReadTalks about
Odds over time · Kalshi daily closes
Ford (D) — 74%Lombardo (R) — 27%
The race · Nevada Governor · 7 days out
Aaron FordDemocrat · challenger · Left 29 from statements74%Joe LombardoRepublican · incumbent · Right 35 from statements27%2935
64 points apart · hollow = estimate, solid = record
In their own words
“we’ve cut and streamlined more than 900 regulations that were holding job creators back”
“Reduced the tax burden on businesses and lowered the Modified Business Tax rate by 15%.”
“Raise per-pupil funding and raise accountability for classroom results right alongside it”
On the ballot with them · Nevada, Nov 3, 2026
NV-1
Dina Titus (D) · 97%
vs. Carrie Buck (R) · 4%
NV-2 · open seat
David Flippo (R) · 59%
vs. Teresa Benitez-Thompson (D) · 40%
NV-3
Susie Lee (D) · 94%
vs. Marty O'Donnell (R) · 6%
NV-4
Steven Horsford (D) · 95%
vs. Cody K Whipple (R) · 4%
Statement estimate · odds are a market close, not a poll
Joe Lombardo
Candidate · Governor · Nevada
Republican · Incumbent27%
Party to win · Kalshi
▼ 20 pts since April
7
Days to Nov 3
vs. Ford (D)
The campaign · in their wordsRead Oct 19, 2026 ↗
“SHERIFF. GOVERNOR. LEADER.”
Plank 1
School Choice
“To ensure every child has access to the best education possible, Joe will implement school choice initiatives that empower Nevada families.”
Plank 2
Essential Programs
“Joe will re-prioritize and re-institute pivotal educational programs like Read by Grade Three that have been proven to give students a better chance at success.”
Plank 3
Workforce Development
“Joe will work with the private sector and the Governor's Office of Economic Development to expand workforce development training programs to more students across the state.”
Page titles and first lines from the campaign's site, unedited · joelombardofornv.com
Where They Stand
EstimateNo votes yet, so this is read from the campaign’s own words.
Issue · by emphasisRead · talks about
Crime and justiceRight 32
Right, 32 points from center
EducationRight 35
Right, 35 points from center
Business and laborRight 45
Right, 45 points from center
Budget and taxesRight 33
Right, 33 points from center
Civil rightsRight 33
Right, 33 points from center
Energy and landRt-lean 20
Rt-lean, 20 points from center
TradeRight 33
Right, 33 points from center
ImmigrationRight 35
Right, 35 points from center
Federal powerRight 23
Right, 23 points from center
Odds over time · Kalshi
Ford 74%Lombardo 27%
The race · NV Governor · 7 days out
Aaron FordDemocrat · challenger · Left 29 from statements74%Joe LombardoRepublican · incumbent · Right 35 from statements27%2935
Hollow = estimate from statements · solid = voting record
In their own words
“we’ve cut and streamlined more than 900 regulations that were holding job creators back”
“Reduced the tax burden on businesses and lowered the Modified Business Tax rate by 15%.”
“Raise per-pupil funding and raise accountability for classroom results right alongside it”
On the ballot with them · Nevada
NV-1Titus (D) vs. Buck (R)97% · 4%NV-2 · open seatFlippo (R) vs. Benitez-Thompson (D)59% · 40%NV-3Lee (D) vs. O'Donnell (R)94% · 6%NV-4Horsford (D) vs. Whipple (R)95% · 4%
Statement estimate · odds are a market close, not a poll