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Nevada Republicans are using California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s potential 2028 presidential run to attack Democratic gubernatorial candidate Aaron Ford. By linking Ford to Newsom’s unpopular energy policies and high fuel costs, GOP Gov. Joe Lombardo aims to turn off swing voters. This strategy tests Newsom’s viability in a key early-voting state, where he faces significant headwinds despite leading national polls.
A Clark County judge has dismissed criminal charges against six Nevada Republicans who signed false electoral certificates in 2020, ruling that prosecutors failed to prove intent to defraud. This marks the latest setback for state-level prosecutions related to the 2020 election, following similar dismissals in Arizona, Michigan, and Georgia. While Attorney General Aaron Ford plans to appeal, the ruling highlights legal hurdles in charging individuals for alternate elector schemes.
Democrat Aaron Ford, Nevada's attorney general, has officially entered the 2026 gubernatorial race to challenge Republican incumbent Joe Lombardo, in a highly contested and pivotal battleground state. Ford, who would be Nevada’s first Black governor, emphasizes his working-class background and policies aimed at helping everyday Nevadans, contrasting with Lombardo’s moderate stance and the broader political climate influenced by Trump-era politics. The race is complicated by potential candidates like former Gov. Sisolak and intra-party primary challenges, with Lombardo holding a significant financial advantage and facing a sluggish state economy.
Six Nevada Republicans, including the state party chairman, have been indicted on multiple charges for submitting fake electoral certificates claiming that former President Donald Trump won the 2020 election. The charges include offering a false instrument for filing and uttering a forged instrument. Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford confirmed that prosecution is still possible, despite the absence of state laws directly addressing the issue. In a separate case, 10 Republicans in Wisconsin settled a civil lawsuit acknowledging President Joe Biden's victory in the state.