Joe Lombardo
Governor
NV Governor
Joe Lombardo is a retired Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Sheriff who won the Nevada governorship in 2022 by defeating two-term incumbent Steve Sisolak. A law enforcement-focused Republican in a historically purple state, he has pursued a pragmatic agenda that occasionally breaks with national Republican orthodoxy — most notably on abortion, where he has emphasized a more moderate position than many GOP governors. Nevada's economy, dominated by tourism and gaming, gives his governorship a distinctly transactional character. He is seeking re-election in 2026.
Public Safety
Strengthen law enforcement; reduce crime in Nevada's tourism economy
- Signed legislation increasing penalties for retail theft targeting Nevada casinos
- Backed expanded police recruitment and retention incentives
- Increased DUI enforcement and crackdowns on street racing
Economy & Business
Diversify Nevada's economy beyond gaming; attract technology and manufacturing
- Signed legislation creating favorable conditions for autonomous vehicle testing and deployment
- Backed tax incentives to attract semiconductor and battery manufacturing to Nevada
- Supported streamlining of permitting for major economic development projects
Education
Expand school choice; improve Nevada's chronically low-ranked public schools
- Signed Nevada's Education Savings Account expansion for families
- Backed literacy-first curriculum reform in Nevada public schools
- Pushed for increased teacher pay tied to performance metrics
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