() - Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo announced his reelection campaign in what is gearing up to be a competitive 2026 race.

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Governor Joe Lombardo is throwing his hat in the ring for the 2026 Nevada Governor race. Community leaders and supporters gathered at the Western Nevada Supply in Sparks for the re-election speech from the Governor.

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Gov. Joe Lombardo officially launched his re-election bid Monday, kicking off what is likely to be one of the most competitive and closely watched gubernatorial races in the country in 2026.

Republican Joe Lombardo, who flipped Nevada's governorship in 2022, kicks off his re-election bid as the most vulnerable GOP governor seeking another term.

At his 2026 campaign launch, Lombardo highlighted some of his accomplishments, such as his approval of the $200 million “Campus for Hope” that offers temporary housing and social services for those experiencing homelessness and his work with the Trump administration to release federal land for attainable housing.

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Republican Governor Joe Lombardo has officially kicked off his reelection campaign in front of supporters at Rancho High School in Las Vegas on Monday, Sept. 15.