Democrat Aaron Ford beats GOP incumbent in Nevada governor's race
Summary
CBS News projects that Democrat Aaron Ford defeated Republican incumbent Joe Lombardo in Nevada’s governor’s race. Ford, the state’s attorney general, is set to become Nevada’s first Black governor; the race unfolded amid economic pressures tied to tariffs and declining tourism.Key Facts
- Ford has been elected Nevada attorney general twice.
- Lombardo, a Republican, was first elected governor in 2022.
- Nevada’s largest city, Las Vegas, depends heavily on tourism.
- The article says Nevada saw fewer international tourists, particularly from Canada, during President Donald Trump’s administration.
- The article says tariffs also hurt Nevada’s economy.
- Trump won Nevada by three points in 2024, becoming the first Republican presidential candidate to win the state since 2004.
- An October poll by Noble Predictive Insights found that 58% of Nevada residents disapproved of Trump’s performance.
- Democrats also flipped Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District, which covers the northern part of the state.
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