Democrat Aaron Ford beats GOP incumbent in Nevada governor's race

Democrat Aaron Ford won Nevada's gubernatorial election, defeating Republican incumbent Joe Lombardo. This victory made Ford the state's first Black governor. The race is now decided according to the Associated Press.

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Latin TimesLean Left· 6d ago

Aaron Ford Wins Nevada Governor Race, Shatters 162-Year Barrier as State's First Black Governor

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 6d ago

Nevada Democrat Aaron Ford defeats Republican Joe Lombardo to become state’s first Black governor

NBC NewsLean Left· 6d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Democrat Aaron Ford unseats GOP Gov. Joe Lombardo in Nevada

NPRLean Left· 6d ago

Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford beats GOP incumbent for governor

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 6d ago· ran in 3 outlets

Democrat Aaron Ford wins election for governor in Nevada

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Tahoe Daily TribuneCenter· 4d ago

Aaron Ford’s election marks a historic milestone for Nevada and states west of the Mississippi

CBS NewsCenter· 5d ago

Democrat Aaron Ford beats GOP incumbent in Nevada governor's race

Tahoe Daily TribuneCenter· 6d ago

Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford beats Republican incumbent for governor

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FOX8 WGHPCenter· 6d ago

Ford ousts Lombardo in battleground Nevada governor's race

WCBD News 2Center· 6d ago

Ford ousts Lombardo in battleground Nevada governor's race

Mycham Plain ValleyCenter· 6d ago

Ford ousts Lombardo in battleground Nevada governor's race

KTSM 9 NewsCenter· 6d ago

Ford ousts Lombardo in battleground Nevada governor's race

Phl17Center· 6d ago

Ford ousts Lombardo in battleground Nevada governor's race

WTOP Washington DCCenter· 6d ago· ran in 3 outlets

Democrat Aaron Ford wins election for governor in Nevada

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Breitbart NewsRight· 5d ago

Democrat Aaron Ford Unseats Republican Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo

TribliveLean Right· 6d ago

Nevada Democrat Aaron Ford defeats Republican Joe Lombardo to become state’s 1st Black governor

Democrat Aaron Ford Ousts Gov. Joe Lombardo in Nevada

Washington ExaminerRight· 6d ago

Democrat Aaron Ford ousts Lombardo in Nevada gubernatorial race

MyNorthwestLean Right· 6d ago· ran in 3 outlets

Democrat Aaron Ford wins election for governor in Nevada

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