Nevada gubernatorial election, 2026

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← 2022
Governor of Nevada
Democratic primary Republican primary General election
Election details
Filing deadline: March 13, 2026
Primary: June 9, 2026 General: November 3, 2026
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Poll times: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voting in Nevada
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Nevada is holding an election for governor on November 3, 2026. The primary is June 9, 2026. The filing deadline is March 13, 2026.

For more information about the primaries in this election, click on the links below:

• Nevada gubernatorial election, 2026 (June 9 Democratic primary)
• Nevada gubernatorial election, 2026 (June 9 Republican primary)

Candidates and election results

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Note: At this time, Ballotpedia is combining all declared candidates for this election into one list under a general election heading. As primary election dates are published, this information will be updated to separate general election candidates from primary candidates as appropriate.

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for Governor of Nevada

Incumbent Joe Lombardo, Aaron Ford, and Matthew Winterhawk are running in the general election for Governor of Nevada on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Joe Lombardo (R)
		Aaron Ford (D)
		Matthew Winterhawk (R)

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Matthew Winterhawk

Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Submitted Biography:  "I’m Winterhawk a father, husband, and Nevadan who’s tired of the corruption and theater in politics. I’m not a career politician; I’m a builder, a doer, and someone who knows what it’s like to live under the weight of broken systems. I’ve started businesses, helped schools directly, and fought for community-based solutions when others just talked. I’m running for governor to restore truth, efficiency, and accountability in our government. I will create the Department of Government Efficiency on Day One, so Nevadans know exactly where their tax dollars go. I’m also a strong advocate for real education not indoctrination and I will fight to protect our land, resources, and public safety. I represent everyday Nevadans, not lobbyists. I’m not running to gain power. I’m running to give it back to the people. Battle Born. Nevada First. Always."

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Key Messages

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Efficiency and Transparency from Day One. I’ll launch a Department of Government Efficiency to eliminate waste, expose backroom deals, and track every tax dollar spent. Nevadans deserve to know where their money is going no more loopholes, no more fog. We’ll light up every corner of government spending and bring real accountability to Carson City.

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Real Education, Not Indoctrination. Our kids deserve schools that teach them how to think not what to think. I will prioritize education that builds skills, values, and real-world knowledge while keeping politics and outside agendas out of the classroom. Parents and teachers should be the foundation of our education system, not activist consultants.

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Nevada-Owned Future. I will fight to protect our land, water, and resources from foreign investors and federal overreach. Our sovereignty must come first. Nevada shouldn’t be up for sale and I’ll make sure our future stays in the hands of Nevadans.

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Matthew Winterhawk (R)

Efficiency and Transparency from Day One.

I’ll launch a Department of Government Efficiency to eliminate waste, expose backroom deals, and track every tax dollar spent. Nevadans deserve to know where their money is going no more loopholes, no more fog. We’ll light up every corner of government spending and bring real accountability to Carson City.

Real Education, Not Indoctrination. Our kids deserve schools that teach them how to think not what to think. I will prioritize education that builds skills, values, and real-world knowledge while keeping politics and outside agendas out of the classroom. Parents and teachers should be the foundation of our education system, not activist consultants.

Nevada-Owned Future.

I will fight to protect our land, water, and resources from foreign investors and federal overreach. Our sovereignty must come first. Nevada shouldn’t be up for sale and I’ll make sure our future stays in the hands of Nevadans.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Matthew Winterhawk (R)

I’m deeply passionate about government reform, education, and protecting state sovereignty. I believe in empowering local communities, ending political theater, and exposing wasteful spending. I’m driven to protect children from indoctrination, ensure parents have a voice in schools, and return accountability to every department. I’m equally focused on restoring trust in law enforcement and defending Nevada’s rights over our land and water. Our state is not a playground for outside interests it’s our home, and I’ll treat it that way.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Matthew Winterhawk (R)

George Carlin, my father, and Ricky Gervais sadly, only one of the three is still here. Carlin taught me to question everything, to cut through the lies with humor and brutal honesty. My father taught me to work hard, stay grounded, and never let pride get in the way of doing what’s right. Ricky Gervais? He reminds me to keep laughing, even when the truth stings. Each of them stood for honesty over popularity, and that’s exactly the kind of example I want to follow.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Matthew Winterhawk (R)

“Common Sense” by Thomas Paine because truth is timeless. Also, “Schoolhouse Rock!” believe it or not, it taught more civics than most public schools do today. If we don’t teach power to the people, we lose the people’s power.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Matthew Winterhawk (R)

Integrity, transparency, and backbone. I don’t care if you make mistakes I care if you lie about them. The people want real, flawed, honest leadership. That’s what I am. And that’s who I’ll always be.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Matthew Winterhawk (R)

I don’t speak in rehearsed talking points. I speak from experience. I’ve worked with my hands, built my own path, raised a family, and stood up when others stayed silent. I’m relentless when it comes to the truth even when it’s uncomfortable. I don’t owe favors to lobbyists, I’m not backed by billionaires, and I won’t play politics with people’s lives. What I bring is integrity, grit, and the courage to say what needs to be said not what polls well. I’m not here to impress the system. I’m here to fix it.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Matthew Winterhawk (R)

The governor is the people’s last line of defense. Your job is to protect freedoms, cut corruption, ensure safety, and give every citizen a fair shot. It’s not about photo ops or fake promises it’s about results.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Matthew Winterhawk (R)

I want to restore what we were all promised as kids truth, humanity, accountability, and a sense of ownership over our actions. I want to help bring back a culture where law and order mean something, where failures are owned, and where leaders answer to the people. My goal is to leave this world better than I found it not just for my sake, but so my kids can carry the boulders when I’m gone, with pride and purpose, knowing their father didn’t fold, didn’t sell out, and didn’t stay silent.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Matthew Winterhawk (R)

I’ll never forget 9/11. I was on my way to work and stopped to fill up my gas tank. I didn’t notice anything unusual at first until the pump, mid-fill, jumped from a dollar-something per gallon to hundreds. I walked inside, told the clerk his machine was broken. He looked at me and said, “You didn’t see the news?” We stood there me, the gas station owner, and a few strangers—glued to the screen, watching in horror as the towers fell. That moment sticks with me because everything changed our country, our unity, our trust. It reminded me how fragile peace is, and how important leadership becomes when everything’s falling apart. I was only 18

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Matthew Winterhawk (R)

My first job was in the summer when I was just 9 years old, working insulation jobs in sweltering Midwest attics. It was rural Kansas, 90% humidity, and no shortcuts just grit, sweat, and long days under a blazing roofline. It wasn’t legal, it wasn’t easy, but it taught me the value of hard work, sacrifice, and earning every dollar by showing up when it matters most.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Matthew Winterhawk (R)

I’ve read too many to pick just one but as a kid, no author hit me like Shel Silverstein. His words were simple but deep, playful but wise. Books like Where the Sidewalk Ends and The Giving Tree taught me that imagination, emotion, and truth can all live in the same sentence. That foundation shaped the way I see the world through honesty, wonder, and the belief that even the smallest stories can carry the biggest truths.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Matthew Winterhawk (R)

Honestly, I wouldn’t be anyone but myself even in a fictional world. I’ve never relied on anyone else to define me, and I don’t need a fantasy to feel powerful or important. Fiction has its place, but I’ve always believed that you can’t believe what you know, and you can’t know what you believe. I’d rather face the truth head-on than escape into someone else’s story. My story’s enough and it’s just getting started.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Matthew Winterhawk (R)

“Where Is the Love?” by the Black Eyed Peas. I keep wondering where is the music like that today? Songs that actually said something, challenged the world, and called for unity. That track hit different, and it still does. It’s a reminder of what we’ve lost and what we need to fight to get back.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Matthew Winterhawk (R)

My passion and blunt honesty. I don’t sugarcoat, and sometimes that rubs people the wrong way. I speak from the heart with expletives if necessary but always with good intentions. You may not like how I say it, but you can’t deny what I said. I’ve been avoided my whole life because I reflect uncomfortable truths like a mirror. No filter, just facts. It’s a challenge, but it’s also why I’ll never be part of the political machine.

Governors have many responsibilities, which vary from state to state. Which of those do you personally consider the most important in your state?

Matthew Winterhawk (R)

Protecting our land, restoring education, and ending political waste. We need a governor who isn’t afraid to say “no” to DC and “yes” to Nevadans. That’s what I’ll do.

Different states require governors to have different degrees of responsibility for the state budgeting process. If it were your choice, what do you believe is the appropriate degree of gubernatorial involvement with this process in your state?

Matthew Winterhawk (R)

The governor should be hands-on and fully involved. The people expect leadership that can read a budget, not just sign one. I believe in direct oversight, full transparency, and open public reporting of all state spending. My administration will launch a Department of Government Efficiency to ensure that every tax dollar is justified, traceable, and beneficial to Nevadans not hidden behind lobbyists and bureaucracy.

In most states, governors have the power to make line-item vetoes. If that is true in your state, what would be your philosophy for how and when to use this power?

Matthew Winterhawk (R)

Line-item vetoes are a surgical tool not a weapon. I’ll use them to cut waste, kill corrupt pork, and protect the public from bloated spending. But every cut I make will come with a public explanation. No backroom decisions. No hidden motives. Just fiscal responsibility and honesty.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

Matthew Winterhawk (R)

Mutual respect, not mutual favors. The governor should work with legislators of both parties to get things done but not at the cost of accountability. My door will always be open, but so will the cameras. I will collaborate when it benefits Nevadans and push back hard when it doesn’t.

What do you love most about your state?

Matthew Winterhawk (R)

Nevadans don’t quit. We’ve built this state through grit, independence, and unity across our differences. From our desert towns to our mountain ranges, from our veterans to our visionaries we stand proud. I love our spirit, our heritage, and our refusal to be anyone’s puppet.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Matthew Winterhawk (R)

Federal overreach, political corruption, and mismanaged growth. Nevada risks being swallowed by interests that don’t represent us from foreign land buyers to federal agencies trying to regulate our rights. We must protect our water, schools, safety, and economic freedom or we risk losing what makes Nevada worth fighting for.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Matthew Winterhawk (R)

“I’m not mad I’m right. You mistake my passion for feelings.” That one always sticks with me. People confuse conviction with anger, or honesty with hostility. But the truth doesn’t always come with a smile sometimes it comes with fire. And that fire is what makes real change possible.

Under what circumstances should the governor of your state be able to use emergency powers?

Matthew Winterhawk (R)

Only in real, clearly defined emergencies natural disasters, public infrastructure collapse, or a legitimate threat to public safety. Emergency powers should come with expiration clauses, full transparency, and legislative checks. No permanent mandates. No political abuse. Ever again.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Matthew Winterhawk (R)

I have and various citizens on social media.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Matthew Winterhawk (R)

I’m building a Department of Government Efficiency for exactly this reason. Taxpayers should know how every single dollar is spent not buried in PDFs or hidden behind bureaucracy. We’ll make corruption uncomfortable again.

Do you support or oppose changes to the current state ballot initiative process? If so, what kind of changes would you consider?

Matthew Winterhawk (R)

I support improving access and transparency in the ballot initiative process. I’d allow secure digital signature collection to empower more citizen participation while requiring clear summaries and full financial disclosure of who’s funding both sides. This process belongs to the people not to PACs and consultants.

A governor is the top executive authority in his or her state. What does that mean to you?

Matthew Winterhawk (R)

It means you serve every Nevadan not just donors, not just your base. It means you’re on the hook when things go wrong, and you give credit when others do right. You are not above the people you’re beneath them, lifting them up.

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Voting information

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Polls

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Nevada gubernatorial election, 2026 General election polls

Poll	Dates	Ford (D)	Lombardo (R)	Undecided	Sample size	Margin of error
Emerson College	Nov. 16, 2025–Nov. 18, 2025	41	41	18	800 RV	± 3.4%
Note: LV is likely voters, RV is registered voters, and EV is eligible voters.

General election race ratings

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Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.

Race ratings: Nevada gubernatorial election, 2026
Race tracker	Race ratings
	1/13/2026	1/6/2026	12/23/2025	12/16/2025
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter	Toss-up	Toss-up	Toss-up	Toss-up
Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales	Tilt Republican	Tilt Republican	Tilt Republican	Tilt Republican
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball	Lean Republican	Lean Republican	Lean Republican	Lean Republican
Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week.

Past elections

The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2014.

2022

See also: Nevada gubernatorial election, 2022

General election

General election for Governor of Nevada

Joe Lombardo defeated incumbent Steve Sisolak, Brandon Davis, and Edward Bridges II in the general election for Governor of Nevada on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joe Lombardo (R)	48.8	497,377
		Steve Sisolak (D)	47.3	481,991
		Brandon Davis (L)	1.5	14,919
		Edward Bridges II (Independent American Party)	1.0	9,918
		Other/Write-in votes	1.5	14,866

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,019,071
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Bradley Beck (Independent)
• Monique Richardson (Independent)
• Austin Billings (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Governor of Nevada

Incumbent Steve Sisolak defeated Tom Collins in the Democratic primary for Governor of Nevada on June 14, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Steve Sisolak	89.5	157,283
		Tom Collins	6.9	12,051
		Other/Write-in votes	3.6	6,340

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 175,674
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Governor of Nevada

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Governor of Nevada on June 14, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joe Lombardo	38.4	87,761
		Joey Gilbert	27.0	61,738
		Dean Heller	14.0	32,087
		John J. Lee	7.8	17,846
		Guy Nohra	3.7	8,348
		Fred Simon Jr.	3.0	6,856
		Tom Heck	1.9	4,315
		Eddie Hamilton	0.6	1,293
		Amber Whitley	0.5	1,238
		William Walls	0.4	833
	Submit photo	Gary Evertsen	0.2	558
		Seven Achilles Evans	0.2	475
	Submit photo	Edward O'Brien	0.2	422
		Barak Zilberberg	0.2	352
		Stan Lusak	0.1	229
		Other/Write-in votes	1.8	4,219

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 228,570
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Michele Fiore (R)

2018

See also: Nevada gubernatorial election, 2018

General election

General election for Governor of Nevada

Steve Sisolak defeated Adam Laxalt, Ryan Bundy, Russell Best, and Jared Lord in the general election for Governor of Nevada on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Steve Sisolak (D)	49.4	480,007
		Adam Laxalt (R)	45.3	440,320
		Ryan Bundy (Independent)	1.4	13,891
		Russell Best (Independent American Party)	1.0	10,076
		Jared Lord (L)	0.9	8,640
		Other/Write-in votes	1.9	18,865

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 971,799 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Governor of Nevada

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for Governor of Nevada on June 12, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Steve Sisolak	51.8	72,749
		Chris Giunchigliani	40.3	56,511
		John Bonaventura	3.1	4,351
		Henry Thorns	2.0	2,761
		David Jones	1.8	2,511
	Submit photo	Asheesh Dewan	1.0	1,468

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 140,351
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Governor of Nevada

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Governor of Nevada on June 12, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Adam Laxalt	74.7	101,651
		Dan Schwartz	9.5	12,919
		Jared Fisher	4.9	6,696
		Stephanie Carlisle	4.7	6,401
	Submit photo	Bill Boyd	4.4	6,028
		Stan Lusak	0.7	1,011
	Submit photo	Frederick Conquest	0.6	766
	Submit photo	Edward Dundas	0.4	576

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 136,048
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2014

See also: Nevada gubernatorial election, 2014

Governor of Nevada, 2014
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Brian Sandoval Incumbent	70.6%	386,340
	Democratic	Robert Goodman	23.9%	130,722
	Independent	None of these candidates	2.9%	15,751
	Independent American	David Lory VanderBeek	2.7%	14,536
Total Votes				547,349
Election results via Nevada Secretary of State

Election analysis

Click the tabs below to view information about demographics, past elections, and partisan control of the state.

• Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the state.
• Statewide elections - Information about recent U.S. Senate and gubernatorial elections in the state.
• State partisanship - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.
• Demographics - Information about the state's demographics and how they compare to the country as a whole.

• Presidential elections
• Statewide elections
• State partisanship
• Demographics

See also: Presidential voting trends in Nevada and The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index

Cook PVI by congressional district

2024 presidential results by 2026 congressional district lines

2024 presidential results in congressional districts, Nevada

District	Kamala Harris	Donald Trump
Nevada's 1st	50.0%	48.0%
Nevada's 2nd	42.0%	56.0%
Nevada's 3rd	49.0%	50.0%
Nevada's 4th	50.0%	48.0%
Source: The Downballot

2016-2024

How a state's counties vote in a presidential election and the size of those counties can provide additional insights into election outcomes at other levels of government including statewide and congressional races. Below, four categories are used to describe each county's voting pattern over the 2016, 2020, and 2024 presidential elections: Solid, Trending, Battleground, and New. Click [show] on the table below for examples:

County-level voting pattern categories
Democratic
Status	2016	2020	2024
Solid Democratic	D	D	D
Trending Democratic	R	D	D
Battleground Democratic	D	R	D
New Democratic	R	R	D
Republican
Status	2016	2020	2024
Solid Republican	R	R	R
Trending Republican	D	R	R
Battleground Republican	R	D	R
New Republican	D	D	R

Following the 2024 presidential election, 88.7% of Nevadans lived in one of the state's 2 Solid Democratic counties, which voted for the Democratic presidential candidate in every election from 2016 to 2024, and 11.3% lived in one of 15 Solid Republican counties. Overall, Nevada was New Republican, having voted for Hillary Clinton (D) in 2016, Joe Biden (D) in 2020, and Donald Trump (R) in 2024. Use the table below to view the total number of each type of county in Nevada following the 2024 election as well as the overall percentage of the state population located in each county type.

Nevada county-level statistics, 2024
Solid Democratic	2	88.7%
Solid Republican	15	11.3%
Total voted Democratic	2	88.7%
Total voted Republican	15	11.3%

Historical voting trends

Nevada presidential election results (1900-2024)

• 17 Democratic wins
• 15 Republican wins

Year	1900	1904	1908	1912	1916	1920	1924	1928	1932	1936	1940	1944	1948	1952	1956	1960	1964	1968	1972	1976	1980	1984	1988	1992	1996	2000	2004	2008	2012	2016	2020	2024
Winning Party	D	R	D	D	D	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	R	R	D	D	D	D	R

This section details the results of the five most recent U.S. Senate and gubernatorial elections held in the state.

U.S. Senate elections

See also: List of United States Senators from Nevada

The table below details the vote in the five most recent U.S. Senate races in Nevada.

U.S. Senate election results in Nevada

Race	Winner	Runner up
2024	47.9%	46.2%
2022	48.8%	48.0%
2018	50.4%	45.4%
2016	47.1%	44.7%
2012	45.9%	44.7%
Average	48.0	45.8

Gubernatorial elections

See also: Governor of Nevada

The table below details the vote in the five most recent gubernatorial elections in Nevada.

Gubernatorial election results in Nevada

Race	Winner	Runner up
2022	48.8%	47.3%
2018	49.4%	45.3%
2014	70.6%	23.9%
2010	53.4%	41.6%
2006	47.9%	43.9%
Average	54.0	40.4

See also: Party control of Nevada state government

Congressional delegation

The table below displays the partisan composition of Nevada's congressional delegation as of October 2025.

Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Nevada
Party	U.S. Senate	U.S. House	Total
Democratic	2	3	5
Republican	0	1	1
Independent	0	0	0
Vacancies	0	0	0
Total	2	4	6

State executive

The table below displays the officeholders in Nevada's top four state executive offices as of October 2025.

State executive officials in Nevada, October 2025

Office	Officeholder
Governor	Joe Lombardo
Lieutenant Governor	Stavros S. Anthony
Secretary of State	Cisco Aguilar
Attorney General	Aaron Ford

State legislature

Nevada State Senate

Party		As of October 2025
	Democratic Party	13
	Republican Party	8
	Other	0
	Vacancies	0
Total		21

Nevada State Assembly

Party		As of October 2025
	Democratic Party	27
	Republican Party	14
	Other	0
	Vacancies	1
Total		42

Trifecta control

Nevada Party Control: 1992-2025
Five years of Democratic trifectas  •  Two years of Republican trifectas
Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.

Year	92	93	94	95	96	97	98	99	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24	25
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The table below details demographic data in Nevada and compares it to the broader United States as of 2023.

Demographic Data for Nevada
	Nevada	United States
Population	3,104,614	331,449,281
Land area (sq mi)	109,859	3,531,905
Race and ethnicity**
White	53.2%	63.4%
Black/African American	9.4%	12.4%
Asian	8.7%	5.8%
Native American	1.3%	0.9%
Pacific Islander	0.5%	0.4%
Other (single race)	11.8%	6.6%
Multiple	14.8%	10.7%
Hispanic/Latino	29.2%	19%
Education
High school graduation rate	87.4%	89.4%
College graduation rate	27.4%	35%
Income
Median household income	$75,561	$78,538
Persons below poverty level	12.6%	12.4%
Source: population provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "Decennial Census" (2020). Other figures provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2018-2023).
**Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.

Gubernatorial elections in 2026

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