Nevada General Election
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 · 165 days away
U.S. House, U.S. Senate, Governor, statewide offices
What’s being decided
The general election determines who holds each office. All registered voters may participate. Winning candidates take office in January 2027.
Candidates
Governor
Republican · Incumbent since 2023
Joe Lombardo has served as Governor of Nevada since 2023. Before becoming governor, he served as Clark County Sheriff for six years, overseeing law enforcement in the Las Vegas metropolitan area including during the 2017 Route 91 Harvest festival mass shooting.
Democratic
Aaron Ford has served as Nevada's Attorney General since 2019, making him the first Black attorney general in Nevada history. He is among the leading Democratic candidates for governor in 2026, when incumbent Republican Governor Joe Lombardo is seeking reelection. Ford previously served as Nevada Senate Majority Leader.
Voter information
Registration deadline
Register through Election Day
You can register and vote on Election Day at your polling place.