Aaron Ford
Aaron Ford | |
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.jpg) Ford in 2023 | |
| Governor-elect of Nevada | |
| Assuming office January 2027 | |
| [[Lieutenant Governor-elect of Nevada|Lieutenant]] | Sandra Jauregui (elect) |
| Succeeding | Joe Lombardo |
| 34th Attorney General of Nevada | |
| Assumed office January 7, 2019 | |
| Governor | Steve Sisolak Joe Lombardo |
| Preceded by | Adam Laxalt |
| Succeeded by | Nicole Cannizzaro (elect) |
| Majority Leader of the Nevada Senate | |
| In office November 9, 2016 – November 8, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Roberson |
| Succeeded by | Kelvin Atkinson |
| Minority Leader of the Nevada Senate | |
| In office November 5, 2014 – November 9, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Roberson |
| Succeeded by | Michael Roberson |
| Member of the Nevada Senate from the 11th district | |
| In office February 4, 2013 – December 4, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Michael A. Schneider |
| Succeeded by | Dallas Harris |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Aaron Darnell Ford May 24, 1972 Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Berna Rhodes |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Texas A&M University (BA) George Washington University (MA) Ohio State University (MA, JD, PhD) |
| Website | Office website Campaign website |
Aaron Darnell Ford (born May 24, 1972) is an American lawyer and politician who is the Governor-elect of Nevada. He has been the 34th attorney general of Nevada since 2019. He is a member of the Democratic Party. He was a member of the Nevada Senate representing the 11th district from 2013 to 2018. He was Nevada Senate majority and minority leader.
Political career
Ford beat Republican nominee Wesley Duncan in the 2018 Nevada attorney general election, winning by just 0.4% of the vote in a close race. He was reelected in 2022, winning reelection by the largest victory margin for a statewide Democratic incumbent in Nevada history against Republican nominee Sigal Chattah.
In December 2024, Ford announced his candidacy for governor of Nevada in the 2026 election, running against Republican incumbent Joe Lombardo. In November 2026, Ford was elected governor, beating Lombardo.
References
- ↑ Mueller, Tabitha (December 12, 2024). "Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford says he intends to run for governor". The Nevada Independent. Archived from the original on December 12, 2024.
- ↑ Lacanlale, Rio (October 19, 2022). "Nevada attorney general race pits reform-minded incumbent against 'tough-on-crime' GOP lawyer". Reno Gazette-Journal.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ Lochhead, Colton (November 6, 2018). "Aaron Ford edges out Wes Duncan to win attorney general race". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Archived from the original on November 9, 2018.
- ↑ Lacanlale, Rio (November 8, 2022). "Attorney General Aaron Ford holds lead over Republican Sigal Chattah". Reno Gazette-Journal.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ Hill, Jessica (December 12, 2024). "AG Aaron Ford confirms his 2026 bid for governor". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Archived from the original on December 12, 2024.
- ↑ Hartman, Jim (May 3, 2025). "Lombardo vs. Sisolak: A gubernatorial rematch?". Nevada Appeal.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford beats GOP incumbent for governor". NPR. November 3, 2026. Retrieved November 3, 2026.
Other websites
Media related to Aaron D. Ford at Wikimedia Commons
- Biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Vote Smart
- Government website
- Campaign website
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