Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford, a Democrat, announced Monday that he is running for governor against incumbent Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo. The swing state is expected to host one of the more competitive gubernatorial races of the 2026 cycle.

Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford (D) is launching a bid to unseat Gov. Joe Lombardo (R) next year as Democrats look to flip the governor’s mansion in the pivotal swing state. “I’m running for Governor because Nevadans need a fighter in their corner,

Ford released his first campaign video detailing his personal life and why he wants to run against the Republican incumbent for the state's top job.