Nevada's 2026 gubernatorial election is a dead heat, with incumbent Republican Governor Joe Lombardo and Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford each polling at 41% with 18% undecided. The race is one of the most closely watched in the country and will shape the direction of state policy on the economy, housing, and more.
A new Emerson College Polling survey of the Nevada 2026 election for Governor finds incumbent Republican Joe Lombardo and Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford tied: 41% support each candidate and 18% are undecided.
Aaron Ford 2026 campaign website, "Issues," accessed June 25, 2026; Nevada Independent, "Ford vows repeal of Nevada's 'right-to-work' law if elected governor," April 28, 2026.
Positions on this issue · liberal → conservative
Elect Aaron Ford; his progressive agenda on labor, housing, and social equity is what Nevada needs.
Prefer Ford, though I want him to focus more on pragmatic solutions than partisan priorities.
Either candidate could serve well; I'll decide based on debates and detailed policy platforms.
Prefer Lombardo for his fiscal conservatism, but want him to address housing affordability more aggressively.
Re-elect Governor Lombardo; his record on public safety and economic stewardship deserves a second term.
U.S. Senate races — Rosen & Cortez Masto approval
Nevada Senators Jacky Rosen and Catherine Cortez Masto are both polling underwater with Nevada voters as of late 2025, setting up competitive 2026 Senate dynamics. Their approval ratings will influence both their own political futures and the broader partisan balance in the U.S. Senate.
Where do you stand?
Are Nevada's U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen and Catherine Cortez Masto effectively representing Nevada?
Nevada 2026 Poll: Dead Heat for Governor, U.S. Senators Rosen and Cortez Masto Underwater.
Positions on this issue · liberal → conservative
Yes, both senators are strong progressive voices Nevada needs; I strongly support their re-election.
Generally yes; they represent Nevada's interests well even if they don't win every fight.
Mixed; they do some things well but have failed to deliver on key Nevada priorities.
No; they've been too focused on national Democratic priorities and out of touch with Nevada voters.
No; Nevada needs entirely new Senate representation that prioritizes fiscal conservatism and border security.
2026 gubernatorial contest direction
The 2026 Nevada governor's race is a dead heat between incumbent Republican Joe Lombardo and Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford, with nearly one-in-five voters undecided. The matchup crystallizes competing visions on labor, economy, and state leadership at a time when voters are focused on affordability and growth.
Where do you stand?
Which direction should Nevada's next governor take on major state policies?
A new Emerson College Polling survey of the Nevada 2026 election for Governor finds incumbent Republican Joe Lombardo and Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford tied: 41% support each candidate and 18% are undecided.
Strong progressive shift: expand labor power, social spending, and regulation
Center-left focus on worker issues, housing aid, and targeted economic intervention
Pragmatic bipartisan mix emphasizing results on costs and jobs over ideology
Center-right emphasis on business climate, limited government, and public safety
Hard conservative agenda: deep tax/regulation cuts and traditional-value priorities
U.S. Senate representation and performance
Nevada's Democratic U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen are polling underwater with voters in the lead-up to future cycles, reflecting dissatisfaction that intersects with national and state debates on the economy and immigration. Their standing shapes how federal issues land in Nevada politics.
Where do you stand?
How should Nevadans view and influence their U.S. Senate representation?