Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford confirmed long-running speculation that he intends to run for governor in 2026 against Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo. 

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Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford exploring run for governor in 2026

Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford confirmed he plans to challenge Gov. Joe Lombardo (R-NV) in the state’s 2026 gubernatorial race.  This week’s announcement made him the first Nevada Democrat to publicly state his intentions and the highest-profile member of his party to consider a bid to oust Lombardo. “I do intend to seek higher office, and I have been having informal conversations with people across the state to better understand what they b…

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Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford confirmed long-running specification that he intended to run for governor in 2026 against Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo.

Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford confirmed long-running speculation that he intends to run for governor in 2026 against Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo.

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Democrat Nevada AG Announces Run for Governor, Files New Charges Against Republican 'Fake Electors'

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Democratic Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford is exploring a run to become his party's nominee for governor in 2026. “I do intend to seek higher office, and I have been having informal conversations with people across the state to better understand what they believe Nevada needs in its next governor," Ford said in a statement. "These discussions are an important part of determining how I can best serve our state.” Ford was fi…

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Attorney General Aaron Ford plans to run for governor in 2026, he confirmed to The Nevada Independent. Ford’s potential entry into the race would make him the highest-profile Democrat to consider challenging Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo, who plans to run for re-election. Elected to the attorney general’s office in 2018, Ford won re-election in 2022 and cannot run again because of term limits. “I do intend to seek higher office, and I have been h…

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Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford says he intends to run for governor 

Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford has confirmed his intention to run for governor in 2026, setting up a high-profile contest against incumbent Republican Governor Joe Lombardo. “I do intend to seek higher office, and I have been having informal conversations with people across the state to better understand what they believe Nevada needs in its next governor,” Ford said in a statement on Tuesday. “These discussions are an important part of dete…

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