Joe Lombardo
Joseph Michael Lombardo ( ləm-BAR-doh; born November 8, 1962) is an American politician and former law enforcement officer serving since 2023 as the 31st governor of Nevada. From 2015 to 2023, he was the 17th sheriff of Clark County, capping a 34-year career in law enforcement. Lombardo is a member of the Republican Party.
Born in Japan, Lombardo moved to Las Vegas in 1976 and was educated at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He served in the United States Army before becoming an officer in the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department in 1988. He was elected sheriff of Clark County in 2014 and reelected in 2018.
Lombardo was elected governor of Nevada in 2022, defeating incumbent Democratic governor Steve Sisolak. He is running for reelection in 2026.
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