States Nevada Governor
Governor
Governor, Nevada
November 3, 2026 · 12 statements · 2026.09.30-d1b4a6f8
Candidates
Also on the ballot
Danielle Ford Independent Not researched: below our published threshold
We research every Democratic or Republican nominee, every incumbent, and anyone who raised at least $50,000 (per the FEC) or reached 5 percent in a public poll. Methodology
Statements and positions
Agree Disagree No clear position Select a position to see the evidence behind it.
Aaron Ford Democratic Joe Lombardo Republican, incumbent
State statements
Abortion No. 01/12
Nevada should add its protection for abortion through 24 weeks to the state constitution.
Background Nevada law already allows abortion through 24 weeks. A November 2026 ballot question would place that right in the state constitution.
ensure that Nevada itself remains a firewall, not just in name, but in practice … that means protecting abortion access, safeguarding IVF, keeping politicians out of private medical decisions
Press quote · Aug 6, 2026 · retrieved Sep 24, 2026
thenevadaindependent.com
Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
Confidence Medium (0.60)
Review Verified AI research, accepted by the VoteVera editor on Sep 30, 2026.
Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Aaron Ford's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
Any other link is still posted, under Unverified evidence. How evidence is checked
We found no public vote or statement that answers this. It is not counted.
Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
Review Verified AI research, accepted by the VoteVera editor on Sep 30, 2026.
Know a source? Challenge with evidence.
Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Joe Lombardo's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
Any other link is still posted, under Unverified evidence. How evidence is checked
Housing No. 02/12
Nevada should limit how many single-family homes corporations can buy.
Background Nevada currently places no limit on how many single-family homes a company can own. This would cap large corporate purchases.
Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
Confidence Medium (0.60)
Review Verified AI research, accepted by the VoteVera editor on Sep 30, 2026.
Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Aaron Ford's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
Any other link is still posted, under Unverified evidence. How evidence is checked
SB 395 would arbitrarily limit the number of units a residential property lessor may acquire in one year.
Vote record · Jun 16, 2023 · retrieved Sep 30, 2026
gov.nv.gov
Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
Confidence High (0.85)
Review Reviewed Sep 30, 2026 by edo.
Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Joe Lombardo's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
Any other link is still posted, under Unverified evidence. How evidence is checked
Energy and climate No. 03/12
Nevada should require new data centers to supply their own electricity.
Background Data centers in Nevada now buy most of their power from the utility grid. This would require new ones to build or buy their own power sources.
data centers will need to bring their own water or coolant, pay for their own electricity so ratepayers' bills don't go up
Press quote · Aug 19, 2026 · retrieved Sep 24, 2026
fox5vegas.com
Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
Confidence Medium (0.60)
Review Verified AI research, accepted by the VoteVera editor on Sep 30, 2026.
Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Aaron Ford's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
Any other link is still posted, under Unverified evidence. How evidence is checked
We found no public vote or statement that answers this. It is not counted.
Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
Review Reviewed Sep 30, 2026 by edo.
Know a source? Challenge with evidence.
Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Joe Lombardo's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
Any other link is still posted, under Unverified evidence. How evidence is checked
Economy No. 04/12
Nevada should repeal its right-to-work law.
Background Nevada law bars contracts that require workers to pay union fees as a condition of employment. Repeal would allow such contracts.
The moment you send it to me — first term, I ain't waiting. It can be done legislatively. They can send me a bill. And if they send it to me, I'm signing it.
Press quote · Apr 28, 2026 · retrieved Sep 24, 2026
thenevadaindependent.com
Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
Confidence Medium (0.60)
Review Verified AI research, accepted by the VoteVera editor on Sep 30, 2026.
Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Aaron Ford's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
Any other link is still posted, under Unverified evidence. How evidence is checked
We found no public vote or statement that answers this. It is not counted.
Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
Review Reviewed Sep 30, 2026 by edo.
Know a source? Challenge with evidence.
Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Joe Lombardo's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
Any other link is still posted, under Unverified evidence. How evidence is checked
Public safety No. 05/12
Nevada should lower the dollar amount at which theft becomes a felony.
Background In Nevada, theft of property worth $1,200 or more is a felony. Lowering the amount would make more thefts felonies.
I commend you for the work you're doing on this and I stand here to say that I support AB 236
Press quote · Mar 21, 2023 · retrieved Sep 24, 2026
freebeacon.com No archived copy yet
Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
Confidence Medium (0.60)
Review Verified AI research, accepted by the VoteVera editor on Sep 30, 2026.
Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Aaron Ford's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
Any other link is still posted, under Unverified evidence. How evidence is checked
We found no public vote or statement that answers this. It is not counted.
Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
Review Reviewed Sep 30, 2026 by edo.
Know a source? Challenge with evidence.
Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Joe Lombardo's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
Any other link is still posted, under Unverified evidence. How evidence is checked
Public safety No. 06/12
Nevada should keep the death penalty.
Background Nevada law allows the death penalty for some murders, though no execution has been carried out since 2006. Keeping it would leave capital punishment available.
Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
Confidence Medium (0.60)
Review Verified AI research, accepted by the VoteVera editor on Sep 30, 2026.
Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Aaron Ford's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
Any other link is still posted, under Unverified evidence. How evidence is checked
I believe that it's a natural deterrent in the mindset of a criminal, and it's a solution for individuals that have committed egregious crimes against society.
Press quote · Sep 1, 2026 · retrieved Sep 24, 2026
thenevadaindependent.com
Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
Confidence Medium (0.60)
Review Verified AI research, accepted by the VoteVera editor on Sep 30, 2026.
Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Joe Lombardo's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
Any other link is still posted, under Unverified evidence. How evidence is checked
Education No. 07/12
Nevada should increase funding for tax-credit scholarships to private schools.
Background Nevada gives tax credits to businesses that donate to groups offering private school scholarships to lower-income students. This would expand the program.
Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
Confidence Medium (0.60)
Review Verified AI research, accepted by the VoteVera editor on Sep 30, 2026.
Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Aaron Ford's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
Any other link is still posted, under Unverified evidence. How evidence is checked
I enrolled Nevada into the Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program to empower families with the freedom to choose education options that best fit their children's needs.
Campaign or official site · Jan 23, 2026 · retrieved Sep 28, 2026
gov.nv.gov
Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
Confidence High (0.85)
Review Verified AI research, accepted by the VoteVera editor on Sep 30, 2026.
Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Joe Lombardo's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
Any other link is still posted, under Unverified evidence. How evidence is checked
Education No. 08/12
Nevada should hold back third graders who do not meet reading standards.
Background Nevada's Read by Grade 3 law, restored in 2023, requires retaining third graders who fail to show reading proficiency, with some exemptions. Keeping it means more students repeat third grade until they meet the standard.
I still support Read by Grade 3, I'm always going to be open for conversations and communication, and if there's new evidence … I need to be open to it.
Press quote · Aug 27, 2026 · retrieved Sep 24, 2026
thenevadaindependent.com No archived copy yet
Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
Confidence Medium (0.60)
Review Verified AI research, accepted by the VoteVera editor on Sep 30, 2026.
Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Aaron Ford's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
Any other link is still posted, under Unverified evidence. How evidence is checked
We found no public vote or statement that answers this. It is not counted.
Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
Review Reviewed Sep 30, 2026 by edo.
Know a source? Challenge with evidence.
Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Joe Lombardo's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
Any other link is still posted, under Unverified evidence. How evidence is checked
Taxes No. 09/12
Nevada should repeal its commerce tax on large businesses' gross revenue.
Background Since 2015 Nevada has taxed businesses with more than $4 million in annual Nevada gross revenue, with the money going mostly to schools. Repeal would lower business taxes and require replacing that revenue or cutting spending.
fight tirelessly" against any effort to repeal the Commerce Tax, which would "threaten our progress and sabotage
Press quote · Oct 10, 2017 · retrieved Sep 24, 2026
thenevadaindependent.com No archived copy yet
Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
Confidence Medium (0.60)
Review Verified AI research, accepted by the VoteVera editor on Sep 30, 2026.
Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Aaron Ford's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
Any other link is still posted, under Unverified evidence. How evidence is checked
We found no public vote or statement that answers this. It is not counted.
Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
Review Verified AI research, accepted by the VoteVera editor on Sep 30, 2026.
Know a source? Challenge with evidence.
Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Joe Lombardo's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
Any other link is still posted, under Unverified evidence. How evidence is checked
Guns No. 10/12
Nevada should raise the minimum age to buy semi-automatic rifles to 21.
Background Nevada lets adults 18 and older buy semi-automatic rifles, and a bill to raise the age was vetoed in 2023. This would bar sales of these rifles to buyers under 21.
We found no public vote or statement that answers this. It is not counted.
Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
Review Verified AI research, accepted by the VoteVera editor on Sep 30, 2026.
Know a source? Challenge with evidence.
Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Aaron Ford's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
Any other link is still posted, under Unverified evidence. How evidence is checked
I will not support legislation that infringes on the constitutional rights of Nevadans.
Press quote · May 17, 2023 · retrieved Sep 24, 2026
thenevadaindependent.com No archived copy yet
Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
Confidence Medium (0.60)
Review Verified AI research, accepted by the VoteVera editor on Sep 30, 2026.
Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Joe Lombardo's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
Any other link is still posted, under Unverified evidence. How evidence is checked
Immigration No. 11/12
Nevada should bar local jails from holding people solely because of federal immigration requests.
Background Federal immigration agents ask local jails to hold some people past their release date so the agents can take custody. This would bar Nevada jails from holding anyone for that reason alone.
state and federal law do not require Nevada's law enforcement agencies and their officers to enforce civil immigration detainers or administrative warrants issued by federal immigration agents
Campaign or official site · Feb 24, 2025 · retrieved Sep 24, 2026
ag.nv.gov
Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
Confidence High (0.80)
Review Verified AI research, accepted by the VoteVera editor on Sep 30, 2026.
Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Aaron Ford's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
Any other link is still posted, under Unverified evidence. How evidence is checked
I said zero policy for people that commit violent crimes. I've always supported when bad guys commit crimes upon our society, our communities, that they should be removed.
Press quote · Jan 1, 2022 · retrieved Sep 24, 2026
thenevadaindependent.com No archived copy yet
Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
Confidence Medium (0.60)
Review Verified AI research, accepted by the VoteVera editor on Sep 30, 2026.
Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Joe Lombardo's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
Any other link is still posted, under Unverified evidence. How evidence is checked
Energy and climate No. 12/12
Nevada should keep offering tax abatements to attract new data centers.
Background Nevada lets qualifying data centers apply for large, long-term cuts to their sales and property taxes. Keeping the abatements supports data center growth while reducing tax revenue from those projects.
When I'm Governor, Joe Lombardo's gravy train for data centers is coming to an end. I'm going to implement some of the strictest rules in America
Press quote · Aug 19, 2026 · retrieved Sep 24, 2026
fox5vegas.com
Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
Confidence Medium (0.60)
Review Verified AI research, accepted by the VoteVera editor on Sep 30, 2026.
Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Aaron Ford's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
Any other link is still posted, under Unverified evidence. How evidence is checked
Data centers can be an unprecedented opportunity for Nevada, but if companies want to build here, they need to play by our rules.
Campaign or official site · Sep 18, 2026 · retrieved Sep 28, 2026
gov.nv.gov
Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
Confidence Medium (0.70)
Review Verified AI research, accepted by the VoteVera editor on Sep 30, 2026.
Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Joe Lombardo's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
Any other link is still posted, under Unverified evidence. How evidence is checked