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Aaron Ford wins Nevada governor’s race
Latest · Aaron Ford Hasn't Even Taken Office Yet, and He's Already Selling Out Nevada (Nevada News and Views)
NBC News projected that Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford defeated Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo. The projection was reported on November fourth, and KCBX…
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First published 22:28 UTC, 4 November 2026 · Updated 22:36 UTC, 13 November 2026
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What has been reported
- 04:48 UTC, 4 November 2026
KCBX reported that Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford defeated Republican Governor Joe Lombardo in the governor’s race.
- 09:49 UTC, 4 November 2026
NBC News projected that Ford had flipped control of Nevada’s governorship.
- 10:12 UTC, 4 November 2026
Fox News reported that Ford would become Nevada’s first Black governor and that Democrats would have unified control of state government.
- 10:54 UTC, 4 November 2026
KETV reported that Ford, a Democrat and the state’s attorney general, won the race and ousted Republican incumbent Joe Lombardo.
- 11:09 UTC, 4 November 2026
iheart.com reported that Ford’s campaign criticized Lombardo’s ties to President Trump, focused on economic issues and promised to revive vetoed bills.
- 19:07 UTC, 4 November 2026
CBS News reported that voters elected the first Black woman governor and three other Black candidates to gubernatorial roles in the midterms.
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Coverage so far
NBC News projected that Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford defeated Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo. The projection was reported on November fourth, and KCBX and KMUW also reported Ford’s victory. KETV said Ford would become Nevada’s first Black governor. The reports did not give a vote margin or detailed results.
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Live timeline 60 headlines
13 November 2026
- 17:09Nevada News and Views · Aaron Ford Hasn't Even Taken Office Yet, and He's Already Selling Out Nevada Original ↗
- 08:03thecitizen.com · First Jon Ossoff and Keisha Lance Bottoms Bobbleheads Unveiled Original ↗
11 November 2026
- 21:03WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta · Keisha Lance Bottoms pledges support for GA veterans Original ↗
- 16:06The True Citizen - · Keisha Lance Bottoms claims her place in history Original ↗
10 November 2026
- 08:05thyblackman.com · Black Women Rising: Keisha Lance Bottoms and a New Era of Leadership. Original ↗
9 November 2026
- 23:37crossmap.com · Ga. Gov.-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms: 'God told me to' run for governor, 'supplied all of our needs' Original ↗
- 21:36christianpost.com · Keisha Lance Bottoms: 'God told me to' run for governor' Original ↗
- 21:36theroot.com · How Keisha Lance Bottoms Built Her Family via Adoption Original ↗
- 19:001015vibe.com · From "Miss Governor" to the REAL Governor's Office! Tyler Perry Joins Keisha Lance Bottoms Team! Original ↗
- 18:39https://www.walb.com · · also on 3 other sites'Going down in the history books': Keisha Lance Bottoms honored at Usher, Chris Brown concert Original ↗
- 14:08Utah Public Radio · Why Aaron Ford's win is historic for more than just Nevada Original ↗
8 November 2026
- 21:08alipac.us · · also on 1 other siteKeisha Lance Bottoms: Georgia Is a 'Solidly Blue' State Original ↗
7 November 2026
- 16:00EURweb | Black News, Culture, Entertainment & More · Five Black Governors Make History in 2026 Elections Original ↗
- 09:51Asian Journal News · Becerra, Ford make history in California and Nevada — Las Vegas Original ↗
6 November 2026
- 21:10variety.com · Tyler Perry Added to Keisha Lance Bottoms' Governor Transition Team Original ↗
- 20:24binnews.com · Keisha Lance Bottoms To Govern State Where Her Ancestor Was Enslaved Original ↗
5 November 2026
- 23:27American Renaissance · Keisha Lance Bottoms Saw Her Father Arrested at 8: Now She's the First Black Woman Elected Governor in the U.S. Original ↗
- 20:52kunr.org · · also on 3 other sitesAaron Ford's election marks a historic milestone for Nevada and states west of the Mississippi Original ↗
- 17:25Post News Group | PNG · HISTORY MADE: Keisha Lance Bottoms Becomes First Black Woman Elected Governor in American History Original ↗
- 08:00psucollegian.com · Keisha Lance Bottoms, Chris Pappas | Meet the candidates who made history in the 2026 midterm elections Original ↗
- 04:38Breitbart · Democrat Aaron Ford Unseats Republican Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo Original ↗
- 03:50El-Balad.com · Aaron Ford surges as Nevada race tightens before Election Day Original ↗
- 01:24Inquirer.com · America's first Black woman governor is named Keisha. Keisha! Original ↗
- 00:49NPR Las Vegas | Nevada Public Radio (KNPR 88.9) · Aaron Ford wins, Nevada ballot measures pass and midterm turnout surges Original ↗
4 November 2026
- 23:422 News Nevada · Aaron Ford to speak after winning Nevada governor's race Original ↗
- 22:27vibe.com · Keisha Lance Bottoms on Being the Daughter of Major Lance Original ↗
- 21:39kysdc.com · · also on 1 other siteFrom Juliana Stratton To Keisha Lance Bottoms: The Black Democrat Wins That Made The 2026 Midterms Historic Original ↗
- 19:07CBS News · · also on 1 other siteBlack candidates for governor make history with 2026 midterm victories Original ↗
- 18:41KRXI2 · · also on 1 other siteDemocrat Aaron Ford defeats Gov. Joe Lombardo to win Nevada governor's race Original ↗
- 18:22https://www.fox5vegas.com · · also on 1 other siteLombardo concedes Governor's race to Ford Original ↗
- 17:48vanguardngr.com · 5 facts to know about Keisha Lance Bottoms, America's first black female governor Original ↗
- 17:01theindianawaaz.com · US Midterm Elections: First Muslim Elected to Senate, a Black Woman as Governor Original ↗
- 16:36The Epoch Times · Democrat Aaron Ford Draws Winning Hand in Nevada Governor's Race, Flips It Blue Original ↗
- 16:05blackamericaweb.com · · also on 1 other siteFirst Black Governor & Speaker: Election Night History Original ↗
- 16:05hotspotatl.com · · also on 4 other sitesWhat We Need to Know: First Black Governor & First Black Speaker: Election Night History Original ↗
- 15:55townhall.com · Democrats Flip Another Governor's Seat As Joe Lombardo Falls in Nevada Original ↗
- 15:40SilverbirdTV · Keisha Lance Bottoms Makes History as First Black Woman Elected US Governor Original ↗
- 15:07TheGrio · Aaron Ford makes history as Nevada elects its first Black governor in major Democratic victory Original ↗
- 15:03theboxhouston.com · · also on 1 other siteHistoric 2026 Midterms: Five Black Governors Elected for First Time Original ↗
- 14:41tiftongazette.com · · also on 4 other sitesBottoms claims place in history as first Black woman elected to govern a state Original ↗
- 14:37Erkan's Field Diary · Keisha Lance Bottoms Archives - Erkan's Field Diary Original ↗
- 13:57The Hindu · Democrats make history in governor races; Hinojosa, Bottoms, Haaland win Original ↗
- 13:20https://www.kolotv.com · · also on 1 other siteDemocrat Aaron Ford defeats Republican incumbent to become Nevada's first Black governor Original ↗
- 13:10Africanews · Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms becomes first Black woman governor in US history Original ↗
- 13:09Daily Mail · Keisha Lance Bottoms makes history as first black female governor Original ↗
- 13:08redlandsdailyfacts.com · · also on 15 other sitesNevada Democrat Aaron Ford defeats Republican Joe Lombardo Original ↗
- 12:40moneycontrol.com · Who is Aaron Ford? Democrat set to become Nevada's first Black governor Original ↗
- 12:34KSNV · · also on 1 other siteNevada Democrat Aaron Ford defeats Republican Joe Lombardo to become governor Original ↗
- 11:09iheart.com · Nevada Dem Aaron Ford Defeats GOP Incumbent For Governor Original ↗
- 10:54KETV · · also on 15 other sitesNevada Democrat Aaron Ford to become state's first Black governor Original ↗
- 10:22Washington Examiner · Aaron Ford ousts Joe Lombardo in Nevada gubernatorial race Original ↗
- 09:50brandonsun.com · · also on 9 other sitesNevada Democrat Aaron Ford defeats Republican Joe Lombardo to become state's first Black governor Original ↗
- 09:49NBC News · · also on 9 other sitesDemocrat Aaron Ford unseats GOP Gov. Joe Lombardo in Nevada Original ↗
- 09:47winnipegfreepress.com · · also on 1 other siteDemocrat Aaron Ford wins election for governor in Nevada Original ↗
- 07:51yasstribune.com.au · · also on 12 other sitesDemocrat becomes first Muslim elected to US Senate Original ↗
- 06:55santafenewmexican.com · · also on 1 other site'It is our time': Deb Haaland makes history as first Native American woman elected governor Original ↗
- 04:49WBAL · · also on 1 other siteKeisha Lance Bottoms makes history as the first Black woman elected governor in the US Original ↗
- 04:49The New Indian Express · · also on 1 other siteDemocrat Keisha Lance Bottoms becomes first Black woman governor in US Original ↗
- 04:48KCBX · · also on 16 other sitesNevada Attorney General Aaron Ford beats GOP incumbent for governor Original ↗
- 04:48kmuw.org · · also on 16 other sitesNevada Attorney General Aaron Ford beats Republican incumbent for governor Original ↗
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