Nevada Republican Governor Joe Lombardo and Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford have won their respective primaries, officially setting up a battle for the governor's seat this November. The race is expected to be one of the most competitive and tightly contested gubernatorial contests in the country.
The election takes place as the state grapples with several pressing issues, including an affordable housing shortage, federal cuts to key state programs, and exploding energy demand from data centers. Tuesday's primaries also determined nominees for two closely watched congressional seats.
The contest will serve as a test of voters' willingness to back President Donald Trump's economic agenda amid headwinds caused in part by his policies. With some viewing Trump's economic policies as unpopular in Nevada, Democrats are aiming to unseat Governor Lombardo in what could be a tough election for the Republican.