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Democrats seek to flip Nevada governor’s seat in a key test for the party’s chances in 2028
The race could hinge on affordability and turnout, with nearly 40% of voters unaffiliated and late mail ballots allowed for four days.
- On Tuesday, Nevada voters decide whether to give Republican Governor Joe Lombardo another four years or hand control to Democrat Aaron Ford in a race polling indicates remains too close to call.
- Lombardo has retained support beyond the Republican base, positioning himself as a unique candidate despite broader Democratic trends. Noble Predictive Insights CEO Mike Noble noted the governor's ability to maintain a competitive race.
- Ford leads among early voters by 13 points, while Lombardo maintains a 12-point advantage among those yet to vote. Regional turnout patterns explain the race's competitiveness.
- While Democrats lead other statewide races, Lombardo has weathered the polling drag associated with Democratic momentum. His job approval rating remains a key factor in his resilience.
- The final outcome hinges on whether Lombardo's cross-party appeal can overcome the turnout advantage Ford built during early voting. Nevada allows mail ballots postmarked on Election Day to arrive up to four days later.
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The Seattle TimesDemocrats seek to flip Nevada governor’s seat in a key test for the party’s chances in 2028
Nevadans will decide one of the country's most closely watched races for governor. It's a battle between an incumbent Republican who's a former longtime sheriff, and the state's top prosecutor trying to oust him. The race between Gov. Joe Lombardo and Aaron Ford has centered on the economy, crime and data centers. It brought national attention to the key bellwether state, with the next governor seeing Nevada through the 2028 presidential cycle. …
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Democrats seek to flip Nevada governor's seat in a key test for the party's chances in 2028
Nevadans will decide one of the country's most closely watched races for governor. It's a battle between an incumbent Republican who's a former longtime sheriff, and the state's top prosecutor trying to oust him.
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Leaning Left6Leaning Right13Center17Last UpdatedBias Distribution47% Center
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C 47%
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