Governor of Nevada

Joe Lombardo

Republican · Nevada

31st Governor of Nevada, in office since 2023. Former Clark County Sheriff who led the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Won 2022 gubernatorial race against incumbent Steve Sisolak. Focus on public safety, education reform, and economic diversification.

Record

Law enforcement-focused governor who defeated incumbent Democrat. Vetoed several Democratic bills while working with a divided legislature. Focus on reducing crime, education accountability, and managing Nevada's water shortage and housing costs.

Legislative Record

Recently signed into law

AB 6 — Revises provisions governing public safety. (BDR 43-23) (Signed into law, Nov 29, 2025)
SB 4 — Revises provisions relating to state financial and governmental administration. (BDR S-11) (Signed into law, Nov 29, 2025)
SB 5 — Makes revisions relating to health care. (BDR 40-32) (Signed into law, Nov 29, 2025)
SB 7 — Revises provisions relating to occupational diseases. (BDR 53-36) (Signed into law, Nov 29, 2025)
AB 4 — Revises provisions relating to public safety. (BDR 15-31) (Signed into law, Nov 29, 2025)
SB 2 — Revises provisions relating to legislative affairs. (BDR 17-30) (Signed into law, Nov 20, 2025)
SB 8 — Revises provisions relating to employment. (BDR 53-35) (Signed into law, Nov 20, 2025)
AB 2 — Revises provisions relating to alcoholic beverages. (BDR 32-24) (Signed into law, Nov 18, 2025)

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