Aaron Ford leads Joe Lombardo by 2 points in new Nevada poll
A new poll in Nevada reveals Attorney General Aaron Ford leading Governor Joe Lombardo by two points in the gubernatorial race. The survey also found that nearly 59% of likely Nevada voters oppose data centers being built near their communities. This public sentiment has become a campaign issue, with Ford proposing to pause state tax breaks for new data centers if elected, while Lombardo continues to support the industry.
A recent Emerson College Polling/KLAS-TV survey shows Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford with a two-point lead over Republican Governor Joe Lombardo among likely Nevada voters, with 44% to Lombardo's 42%. The poll, conducted between September 5-8 with 680 participants, indicates a tight gubernatorial contest, with 11% of voters still undecided.
Beyond the head-to-head matchup, the poll delved into voter sentiment regarding key state issues and found that 43% consider jobs, inflation, and taxes as the most important issues. Significantly, data centers have emerged as a contentious topic, with nearly 59% of likely voters opposing their construction in or near their communities, compared to 31% who support them. This opposition mirrors national trends observed in previous Emerson polls.
The public's stance on data centers has become a campaign issue in the governor's race. According to Nevada Current, Aaron Ford has stated his intention to pause state tax breaks for new data centers if elected. In contrast, Governor Joe Lombardo has voiced strong support for the data center industry.