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Aaron D. Ford

Nevada Governor 2026DemocratDemocratfordfornevada.com

Policy Priorities

Top Issues

Economy & Fiscal

Healthcare

Social Issues

Safety & Security

Environment

Governance

Education

Snapshot

Aaron Ford is the 34th Attorney General of Nevada, having taken office on January 7, 2019, and is the first African American to hold statewide constitutional office in the state. He previously worked as a public school math teacher and served in the Nevada State Senate, including as both Majority Leader and Minority Leader, before his election as Attorney General. He holds a law degree and a Ph.D. in Educational Administration, both from The Ohio State University.

About
SpouseBerna Rhodes-Ford (attorney)ChildrenFour: Avery, Devin, Aaron II, and Alexander
Experience
  • Nevada Attorney General2019 to present
  • Nevada State Senate (Majority Leader and Minority Leader)Exact years NO RECORD FOUND
  • Partner, Eglet Prince (Las Vegas)Years NO RECORD FOUND
  • Partner, Snell and Wilmer LLPYears NO RECORD FOUND
  • Public school math teacherYears NO RECORD FOUND
Education
  • J.D., The Ohio State UniversityYear NO RECORD FOUND
  • Ph.D., Educational Administration, The Ohio State UniversityYear NO RECORD FOUND

Platform

Campaign Platform

Ford's platform is organized around six areas: housing, health care, energy, data centers, economic development, and education. He pledges to tackle the affordable housing crisis and help make housing more accessible for renters and homebuyers, target Pharmacy Benefit Manager practices and pursue medical debt relief in health care, and prioritize delivering clean and affordable energy to Nevada.

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