Sisolak rematch with Lombardo? Former governor says he's considering it

Former Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak hints at rematch for the governor's seat

On Friday, Sisolak told The New York Times he's considering a political comeback in 2026, potentially challenging Republican Governor Joe Lombardo in a rematch of their close 2022 race.

Lombardo receives cheers and chiding for his WTF moment - The Nevada Independent

When it comes to hurling an epithet, Gov. Joe Lombardo can’t hold a candle to Mike O’Callaghan. During O’Callaghan’s first term as the state’s 23rd governor, I heard him roar the F word dozens of times in early-morning phone calls to his administrative assistant, my mother Jan Smith. I wasn’t listening in on the conversation. His voice could be heard two rooms away. Blessed with a street vocabulary as salty as any sailor, mom would return fire a…

Sisolak Eyes 2026 Rematch: Will Nevadans Reopen the Door to Lockdowns? - Nevada Globe

Former Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak is contemplating a political comeback in 2026, potentially challenging Republican Governor Joe Lombardo, who unseated him in 2022 by a margin of approximately 15,000 votes.  Sisolak’s tenure was marked by stringent COVID-19 lockdowns and economic shutdowns, policies that many Nevadans believe contributed to his electoral defeat. Despite this, Sisolak stands by his decisions during the pandemic.  Governor Lomb…

Swept out of office by COVID, former Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak eyes a comeback

Many Democrats performed better than expected in the 2022 midterm elections, bucking historical trends to hold on to key governor’s offices and House seats and to expand their majority in the Senate.

Former Gov. Steve Sisolak may be looking into rematch with Lombardo

Former Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak says he's open to running for office again, possibly challenging Gov. Joe Lombardo in a repeat of their 2022 contest.

Sisolak vs. Lombardo 2.0? Former governor eyes 2026 bid

Former Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak is considering running for governor against Gov. Joe Lombardo in 2026, after losing in 2022 by 15,000 votes. Attorney General Aaron Ford has already announced he’s running.