Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo has amassed an impressive $3.4 million in donations over the past year, along with a significant cash reserve of $5.5 million for his upcoming re-election campaign. Lombardo’s political action committee, Nevada Way PAC, also has about $3 million in cash-on-hand. These amounts put him in a strong position compared to his potential challengers in the upcoming 2026 election.
Lombardo’s fundraising efforts have been bolstered by contributions from various resort industry sources, including MGM Resorts International, Caesars Entertainment, The Venetian, and others. PACs supporting Lombardo received six-figure donations from key organizations during the fourth quarter of 2024, including Citizens for Justice, Fuji Food Products Inc., and Leading Builders of America.
In comparison, Democratic leaders such as former governor Steve Sisolak, Speaker Steve Yeager, Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro, and Attorney General Aaron Ford have also disclosed their campaign finances. Yeager raised about $691,000 in 2024, with $403,000 cash-on-hand, while Cannizzaro raised nearly $919,000, with $412,000 cash-on-hand. Ford, who is expected to run for governor in 2026, raised $537,000 in 2024 and has about $440,000 in cash reserves.
Lombardo submitted his campaign finance reports shortly before delivering his State of the State address, where he outlined plans to address key issues such as teacher salaries and housing investment. With a strong financial backing and key industry support, Lombardo appears to be well-positioned for the upcoming election cycle. For more information, contact McKenna Ross at mross@reviewjournal.com. Follow @mckenna_ross_ on X.
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