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Nevada 2026 Candidates, Who's on the Ballot

These are the general-election candidates on Nevada's ballot for November 3, 2026, by office and party, following the state's primary. This guide covers statewide offices and U.S. House races. It is nonpartisan and factual. See the Nevada 2026 overview for the fuller picture.

Governor of Nevada

Joe Lombardo RepublicanIncumbent

Aaron Ford Democratic

Chris Battenberg No Political Party

Jordan Koteras No Political Party

Allen Rheinhart No Political Party

Emilio Rodriguez No Political Party

John Scott No Political Party

Lieutenant Governor

Stavros Anthony RepublicanIncumbent

Sandra Jauregui Democratic

Janine Hansen Independent American

Cornelius Jones No Political Party

Secretary of State

Cisco Aguilar DemocraticIncumbent

Jim Marchant Republican

John Kennedy Libertarian

Brad Barnhill Independent American

Attorney General

Nicole Cannizzaro Democratic

Adriana Guzmán Fralick Republican

Open seat, no incumbent is running.

Treasurer

Tya Mathis-Coleman Democratic

Drew Johnson Republican

Open seat, no incumbent is running.

Controller

Andy Matthews RepublicanIncumbent

Michael MacDougall Democratic

U.S. House, District 1

Dina Titus DemocraticIncumbent

Carrie Buck Republican

Bobby Khan No Political Party

Chap St. John No Political Party

Anthony Thomas Jr. No Political Party

Victor Willert No Political Party

U.S. House, District 2

Teresa Benitez-Thompson Democratic

David Flippo Republican

Lynn Chapman Independent American

Open seat, no incumbent is running.

U.S. House, District 3

Susie Lee DemocraticIncumbent

Marty O'Donnell Republican

Jon Kamerath Independent American

U.S. House, District 4

Steven Horsford DemocraticIncumbent

Cody Whipple Republican

Russell Best Independent American

William Johnson No Political Party

Gary Steele No Political Party

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Also on the Nevada ballot

Beyond the statewide and congressional races above, Nevada voters also decide state legislative races and county and municipal offices, which appear on local ballots, along with any statewide ballot measures.

How to vote in Nevada

The general election is November 3, 2026. On Election Day, polls in Nevada are open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PST. Confirm your registration, polling place, and mail-ballot options at Vote.org and your state election office. Getting your supporters to turn out is what decides the closest races.

Frequently asked questions

Who is running in Nevada in 2026?

Governor: Joe Lombardo (Republican), Aaron Ford (Democratic), Chris Battenberg (No Political Party), Jordan Koteras (No Political Party), Allen Rheinhart (No Political Party), Emilio Rodriguez (No Political Party), John Scott (No Political Party). Every voter also decides state legislative and local races on their ballot.

What time do polls open and close in Nevada on Election Day?

On Election Day, polls in Nevada are open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PST.

When is the Nevada election in 2026?

The general election is November 3, 2026, following the state's 2026 primary.

Candidate information reflects the general-election ballot as of the date above, drawn from nonpartisan sources including The Green Papers and state election authorities. Verify the final ballot with your local election office.

Keep reading: Nevada 2026 elections and the 2026 midterms are a turnout election.

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