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James Settelmeyer, left, a Republican candidate for Congress in Nevada's 2nd district, speaks to attendees of a Nevada Builders Alliance event in Washoe Valley, Nev., Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Nevada’s state primary

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Nevada’s state primary

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo will face six Republican challengers in a state primary on Tuesday, while state Attorney General Aaron Ford, Washoe County Commissioner Alexis Hill and four others will compete for the Democratic nomination to reclaim the seat in November. Other races on the ballot include primaries for U.S. House and a variety of state offices, as well as a mayoral election in Henderson, the state’s second largest city. All three of Nevada's Democratic U.S. representatives are seeking reelection, while the delegation's lone Republican is retiring.

Nevada is set to have one of nation’s premier races for governor as Democrats seek to reclaim seat

Nevada is set to have one of nation’s premier races for governor as Democrats seek to reclaim seat

Republican Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo will face Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford in a battle to hold onto his seat in November. The contest is considered one of the most competitive governor’s races in the country. Both won their party’s nominations Tuesday as Nevada held primaries for key offices. That included a swing seat in the Las Vegas area where the GOP nominated Marty O’Donnell, a composer known for writing the soundtrack to the video game “Halo.” O'Donnell will face Democratic Rep. Susie Lee. The voting comes as Nevada grapples with an affordable housing shortage, exploding energy demand from data centers and federal cuts to key state programs.