During the 2023 Nevada Legislature, Governor Joe Lombardo vetoed a historic 75 bills, but there is a possibility that he could lose that power next session. The Democrats hold a supermajority in the State Assembly, and they are just one seat away from achieving it in the State Senate. Now, a 2024 legislative race in Reno could shift the balance of power away from Governor Joe Lombardo.

As we have been reporting, Republican Senate Minority Leader Heidi Seevers-Gansert is vacating her seat in Senate District 15. Angie Taylor, who is currently a Reno assembly member, is stepping up to run for Senate District 15, as well as Reno City Councilmember Naomi Duerr. They are both Democrats, and so far, no Republican candidate has entered the race.

Governor Lombardo has recently spoken about his office's efforts to support Republican candidates to prevent one-party control in the legislature.

"We're proactive as a campaign and me personally as Governor in identifying candidates, supporting candidates, and helping them be successful in election time," (R-NV) Governor Joe Lombardo told Nevada Newsmakers' host Sam Shad. 

We have spoken to Governor Lombardo's office as well as Nevada Democrats, and they have agreed to send statements later this week.Â