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Joe Lombardo

Nevada Governor 2026RepublicanRepublicanjoelombardofornv.com

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Education

Snapshot

Joe Lombardo is the 31st Governor of Nevada, elected in November 2022 and sworn into office in January 2023. He served 26 years with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, advancing from officer to assistant sheriff, and was elected Sheriff of Clark County in 2014, serving until his election as governor. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Science in Crisis Management, both from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

About
BornJapan (specific city not stated by official or campaign sources)SpouseDonna Lombardo (First Lady of Nevada)ChildrenDaughter Morgan, stepdaughter Lacey, stepson Jackson; one grandchild, Theodore
Experience
  • Governor of Nevada2023 to present
  • Sheriff, Clark County / Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department2014 to 2022
  • Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (officer to assistant sheriff)1988 to 2014
  • U.S. Army / Nevada National GuardExact years NO RECORD FOUND
Education
  • Master of Science, Crisis Management, University of Nevada, Las Vegas2006
  • Bachelor of Science, University of Nevada, Las VegasYear NO RECORD FOUND
  • Rancho High School, North Las VegasYear NO RECORD FOUND

Platform

Campaign Platform

Lombardo's campaign centers on his record as governor, citing what he calls the single largest education investment in state history at 2 billion dollars in new funding, a reported 10 percent drop in violent crime, and the Nevada Housing Access and Attainability Act providing 183 million dollars to create new housing. He also cites over 160 vetoes, which he calls a state record, and cutting over 900 regulations.

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