Who won the Nevada Governor election 2026?
Aaron Ford (Democratic) won the 2026 Nevada Governor election with 51.4% of the vote, according to the Associated Press, which called the race on November 4, 2026 at 4:46 AM ET. The seat changed party.
Every candidate
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ford ✓ Winner | Democratic | 532,083 | 51.4% |
| Joseph Lombardo | Republican | 458,807 | 44.3% |
| Danielle Ford | No party affiliation | 29,117 | 2.8% |
| None of These Candidates | NPD | 15,039 | 1.5% |
Unofficial vote counts as of November 5, 2026 at 4:49 PM ET, with about 90% of the expected vote counted. Totals can change until the state certifies the result.
Sources
- Race call and vote counts: The Associated Press, via the Guardian's published AP results data.
- Certified results are published by the Nevada state election office.