Ford challenges Lombardo to debates after declining to debate in primary

By: Dana Gentry

Outlets: Nevada Current

Published: June 17, 2026

Words: 259

Last Updated: 1 week ago


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Attorney General Aaron Ford, who refused to debate his opponent in the Democratic primary campaign for governor, is calling on Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo to take part in at least three debates in the months before the general election in November.

“Lombardo has spent three and a half years avoiding press, dodging questions, and refusing accountability – while Nevada families have gotten crushed by the worst cost-of-living crisis in the state’s recent history,” Ford …

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