Governor Archives - Nevada Political

Former Head Of Nevada Prison System Is Back Under Governor Lombardo

Under the newly-installed Republican governor, Joe Lombardo, a former head of the Nevada state prisons who left the role in 2019 is taking up the position once again. The state's Department of Corrections was overseen for three years by Republican Brian Sandoval, who was the governor at the time. Under Democrat Governor Steve Sisolak, he...

Congressman Amodei To Not Compete In Gubernatorial Election

US Representative Mark Amodei declared that he would not join the crowded Republican field of candidates for Nevada’s 2022 gubernatorial election. Instead, Amodei will look to be reelected in the Second Congressional District. He was thinking about competing in the election but chose to postpone deciding on it until the autumn season so that he...

Dean Heller Will Run For Nevada Governor’s Position

On September 20, 2021, former US Senator Dean Arthur Heller will disclose his decision to participate in the race for Nevada’s gubernatorial position. He will join a crowded list of GOP candidates trying to take over Democratic Governor Steve Sisolak next year. It is anticipated to be one of the state’s most competitive gubernatorial elections...

Nevada Legislators Begin Study Of Governor’s Innovation Zones

Lawmakers started a new study committee regarding a state economic development-related proposal that, if approved, would let tech companies owning land exercise government-like powers if they promise investment. Blockchains Incorporated and Nevada’s Governor Steve Sisolak want legislators to make semi-autonomous jurisdictions known as Innovation Zones. If the proposal is approved, three supervisors, including the...

Joe Lombardo To Run For State Governor

A self-described conservative Republican, the Sheriff of Clark County Joe Lombardo announced that he would compete for state governor in a recent Las Vegas function. Lombardo stated that the forward-looking policies from Democratic Governor Steve Sisolak would cause Senator Bernie Sanders to blush. Before 80 supporters in Rancho High School, Lombardo stated that he would...