| This is a press released issued by the Nevada Democratic Party September 16, 2025 |
| “Do you think Governor Lombardo deserves a second term? So far, a majority of those participating say no.” – KSNV |
| Joe Lombardo decided to launch his doomed bid for reelection while Nevadans are still recovering from the worst cyberattack in Nevada history. Lombardo’s record is clear: worst-in-the-nation unemployment rates, a growing housing crisis, and sky-high costs. Despite making unemployment a central part of his 2022 campaign, Nevada’s unemployment rates are now higher than when Lombardo took office in 2023. While home prices in Las Vegas outpace the rest of the country, Lombardo vetoed affordable housing legislation as foreclosure and eviction rates have risen to historic levels. Lombardo failed to answer for his broken promises and Nevadans cannot afford another four years under his disastrous leadership. Lombardo refuses to stand up against Trump’s damaging policies, even saying that Nevadans should be “excited” about the Republican spending bill that will cut health care for over 115,000 Nevadans and that they should “feel a little pain” from Trump’s tariffs. Although Lombardo tried to pretend Trump didn’t exist last night, Lombardo will have to answer for his ongoing embrace of the president’s cost-raising agenda that is leaving Nevadans behind. Here’s what people are saying about Lombardo’s doomed bid for reelection: On the Airwaves Alyssa Deitsch, KVVU: “Nevada State Democrats were ready for Lombardo’s reelection announcement […] business owners also spoke out about their struggles as tourism falls and the price of many goods increases. ” Tom Durian, KVVU: “Earlier today, Nevada senator Dina Neal held a press conference criticizing how governor Lombardo has been leading Nevada, she criticized his numerous vetoes, including one bill that would limit corporate investors from buying up property in the state.” Senator Dina Neal, KSNV: “Nevadans can’t afford another four years under Lombardo’s leadership, the jobless rates have worsened, and we’re at the highest in the nation, and we are grappling with the cyberattack that just happened in Nevada. Nevada is also facing one of the highest housing crises” In Print Las Vegas Sun: Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo launches reelection campaignNevada Democrats had their own counterprogramming Monday morning before Lombardo’s announcement. State Sen. Dina Neal, D-North Las Vegas, said the state couldn’t take another four years of Lombardo at the wheel, citing the state’s housing crisis and high unemployment rate. “Take it from Lombardo himself,” Nevada Young Dems President Sierra Hernandez said at Mothership Coffee’s downtown shop. “He said, ‘The unemployment rate hasn’t gotten better.’ If that’s the case, why does he deserve to stay in office?” Mothership Coffee CEO Juanny Romero also drew attention to how President Donald Trump’s trade war has affected Nevada, saying it’s driving Las Vegas’ depressed tourism numbers. At the same time Romero is seeing reduced traffic, coffee prices are shooting up, she said. KTNV: Gov. Lombardo announces his reelection campaign for 2026National and state Democrats, however, criticized Lombardo, with a news release from the Nevada State Democratic Party calling his candidacy “doomed.” “Joe Lombardo hasn’t offered a single serious solution to make life affordable for Nevadans,” said Assemblywoman Daniele Monroe-Moreno, chairwoman of the state Democratic Party, in a statement. “Under his failed leadership, costs are up, tourism is plummeting, unemployment has gotten worse and is among the highest in the nation, and Nevada still hasn’t fully recovered from the worst cyberattack in state history The statement goes on to criticize Lombardo for his record number of vetoes, including bills on prescription drugs, housing and school meals. “Lombardo’s record is clear and Nevadans can’t afford another four years of broken promises and sky-high costs,” the statement says. “Democrats are building an unmatched ground game and remain laser-focused on the issues that matter most to hardworking families and together, we will make Lombardo a one-term governor.” Nevada Independent: Joe Lombardo launches re-election bid for Nevada governorThe economy will also be central to Democrats’ messaging. They have criticized Lombardo’s response to the megabill, which includes cuts to Medicaid and food stamps, accusing him of being silent on policies that harm Nevadans. They have also blamed Lombardo and Trump for Vegas’ struggling economy, which has seen a notable drop in visitation this year in what some experts attribute to a decrease in international travel because of Trump’s trade policies. Recent Democratic polling found weak numbers on the state of Nevada’s economy, as well as Lombardo’s support of Trump. The Cook Political Report has dubbed the gubernatorial race a “toss up” — one of five contests with that designation.Fox News: Republican governor targeted by Democrats launches re-election bid in key battlegroundThe DGA argued that Lombardo “twists himself into knots trying to defend his disastrous agenda that has left Nevada’s working families and small businesses behind.” The Nevada Democratic Party tied Lombardo to President Donald Trump, slamming the governor for what they charged was his “embrace of Trump’s reckless policies, all of which have led to worst-in-the-nation unemployment rates, a growing housing crisis, and sky-high costs.” https://nvdems.com/as-nevadans-suffer-the-consequences-of-lombardos-first-term-his-reelection-campaign-launch-flops/ |