Joe Lombardo

Republican Party (R)
Governor (seeking re-election) · Nevada, United States of America · 2026
PurposeJoe Lombardo is running for re-election as Nevada's Republican governor after one term in office.

Economy
Running on his first-term record, Lombardo's site cites securing the largest Rainy Day Fund balance in state history, cutting and streamlining business regulation, a 4.3% rise in state employment since 2022, more than $5 billion in new investment generating over 44,500 jobs, and a 15% cut to the Modified Business Tax.

Health
The site points to support for construction of Nevada's first stand-alone children's hospital, establishment of a "Nevada Health Authority" aimed at ensuring access to affordable care, expanded community behavioral-health centers in underserved areas, and pay raises that cut the state workforce vacancy rate in half.

Security
On public safety, the campaign cites double-digit pay raises for law enforcement, a reported 10% drop in violent crime during his term, increased penalties for fentanyl traffickers and drug dealers, limits on early release for violent offenders, strengthened domestic-violence protections, and more than 160 vetoes he casts as blocking "soft-on-crime" legislation.

Education
The site cites $2 billion in new K-12 funding (over $2,000 per student), permanent teacher pay raises, pay equity for charter-school teachers, expanded school-choice and open-enrollment options, restored funding for the "Read by Grade 3" program, and $100 million for 7,500 new charter-school seats.

Infrastructure
On housing, the campaign cites the Nevada Housing Access and Attainability Act ($183 million for middle-income families), $1 billion in bonding authority supporting more than 5,500 new rental homes and $900 million more for over 3,300 homeowners, and streamlined construction permitting. It also cites $375 million committed to expanding high-speed internet to nearly 50,000 locations, and leadership on Colorado River water-conservation negotiations.

Governance
The site frames the record as one of efficient government — cutting or streamlining more than 900 regulations, requiring state employees back in the office and cutting the vacancy rate, and a large veto record aimed at blocking legislation the campaign describes as harmful to families and businesses.

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