Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford ousts Nevada governor

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Democrat Aaron Ford has defeated Republican Governor Joe Lombardo to become Nevada's first Black governor.

Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford has defeated Republican Governor Joe Lombardo in Nevada's gubernatorial race, becoming the state's first Black governor. The result represents a significant gain for Democrats in the key swing state.

Ford campaigned on affordability, housing, education, healthcare and protecting access to abortion. He argued that Nevada families were struggling with high housing costs, energy bills and other rising expenses under Lombardo's administration. Ford repeatedly criticised Lombardo for aligning himself with President Donald Trump and national Republicans, arguing that Nevada needed a governor who would challenge the administration on federal funding, immigration and voting rights.

Lombardo, the Republican incumbent, defended his record on public safety, education and economic development, arguing that his administration had increased education funding and expanded workforce development. His victory gives Democrats control of the governor's office for the first time since 2022. Democrats already hold majorities in both chambers of the state Legislature, giving Ford a legislative majority aligned with his agenda.

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Democrat Aaron Ford topples GOP governor of NevadaDemocrat Aaron Ford has ousted Republican Joe Lombardo as governor of Nevada as liberals swept midterms races across the nation.Daily Mail · 4 Nov, 10:30
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford beats GOP incumbent for governorDemocrat Aaron Ford defeated Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo. He's set to become Nevada's first Black governor.NPR · 4 Nov, 09:48
Dem AG pulls off upset of sitting Republican governor after blistering campaign in key swing stateAttorney General Aaron Ford ousts Gov. Joe Lombardo to become Nevada's first Black governor, handing Democrats unified control of state government.Fox News · 4 Nov, 09:12

In this story: Aaron Ford · Joe Lombardo · Nevada · Donald Trump

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