Nevada GOP Governor Faces Tough Reelection as Trump Policies Weigh on Voters
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According to a single-source report from NPR, President Trump’s economic policies are so unpopular in Nevada that Republican Governor Joe Lombardo is facing what could be a tough November election. Tuesday’s primary will determine his Democratic challenger. Rising gas and grocery prices and a significant slowdown in tourism have taken a toll on Trump’s popularity in the purple state. Lombardo, after one term, is feeling the pressure. Democratic candidates are vying for the chance to unseat him, with the culinary union endorsing two-time Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford over Washoe County Commissioner Alexis Hill. Ford’s campaign has linked Lombardo to Trump, calling the current situation a “Lombardo-Trump economy.” Lombardo has received Trump’s endorsement twice but has kept the relationship at arm’s length on the campaign trail, stating he is focused on Nevada.
What’s reported
President Trump’s economic policies are unpopular in Nevada, contributing to a tough reelection for Republican Governor Joe Lombardo.
Tuesday’s primary will determine Lombardo’s Democratic challenger.
Rising gas and grocery prices and a significant slowdown in tourism have hurt Trump’s popularity in Nevada.
Lombardo has received Trump’s endorsement twice, once in 2022 and again just this week.
Democratic candidate Alexis Hill has knocked on at least 20,000 doors since announcing her candidacy.
The culinary union endorsed Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford over Hill.
Ford’s campaign has linked Lombardo to Trump, calling the economy a “Lombardo-Trump economy.”
Recent polling shows Trump’s approval rating is nearly 20 points underwater in Nevada after winning the state by three percentage points in 2024.
Key figures
Joe Lombardo: Republican Governor of Nevada
Alexis Hill: Washoe County Commissioner and Democratic candidate for governor
Aaron Ford: Two-time Democratic Attorney General and gubernatorial candidate
Patricia Soto: Longtime culinary union member
Cassie: Voter contacted by Hill’s campaign
Paul Boger: Reporter for KNPR
Mary Louise Kelly: NPR host
Sources: NPR
