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Inside the poll: Early numbers show dead heat in Nevada governor's race with Noble Predictive Insights

Ballot Battleground: Nevada··29 April 2026·31 min

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Nevada’s 2026 governor’s race is already shaping up to be a nail-biter. A new poll shows Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo essentially tied with the likely frontrunner, Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford. Of course, a sizable share of undecided voters will be the deciding factor in the general election. On this episode of Ballot Battleground: Nevada, host Ben Margiott goes inside the numbers with Mike Noble, founder and CEO of Noble Predictive Insights, to break down what this early polling tells us—and what it doesn’t. Plus, a look at key down-ballot races and where voters stand on major ballot questions, including abortion rights and voter ID. NVGOV: Lombardo Keeps Pace with Ford as Undecideds Hold the Balance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices