In 2019, Aaron Ford became the first Black person to ever hold statewide office in Nevada. Last week, he secured the Democratic nomination for governor — and if he wins in November, he’ll make history again.
The Cook Political Report has rated the race a toss-up against Republican incumbent Gov. Joe Lombardo — making this one of the most closely watched gubernatorial races in the country.
Ford sat down with Blavity exclusively and didn’t hold back.
“Today, Nevadans are suffering under the Lombardo-Trump economy. Working families are struggling to make their mortgage and their car payments. Homelessness and housing costs hit record highs under Lombardo. Grocery and gas prices are through the roof.”
From working-class kid to educator, state senator, attorney general — and now one election away from the governor’s mansion.
“Leadership is about showing up, solving problems, and fighting for people when it matters most.”
Nevada is watching. So are we.
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