Nevada’s Top Cop Wins Dem Primary, Takes on Gov Lombardo

Nevada's Democratic primary for governor sets up a showdown with GOP Gov. Joe Lombardo in one of the nation's most competitive gubernatorial races.

Nevada’s Top Cop Wins Dem Primary, Takes on Gov Lombardo

TL;DR

  • Aaron Ford won the Democratic primary for Nevada governor.
  • He will face Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo in the general election.
  • Housing affordability was a key issue in Ford's campaign.
  • Ford faces criticism over his travel expenses and an ethics investigation.
  • The Nevada gubernatorial race is considered a competitive contest.