Nevada governor race 2026 odds: Ford vs Lombardo
Prediction markets make Aaron Ford (D) the favourite in the Nevada governor's race, at 68% on Polymarket and 66% on Kalshi. A win would flip the governorship from Republicans to Democrats.
Odds updated 9 min ago · election day November 3
DAaron Ford
67%
Polymarket 68% · Kalshi 66%
RJoe Lombardo
33%
Polymarket 33% · Kalshi 34%
Democrats 67%Republicans 33%
Race facts
- Office
- Governor
- Held by
- Republicans
- Chance it flips
- 67%
- Platforms disagree by
- 2 pts
- Election day
- Nov 3, 2026
All candidates
Each platform’s price, scaled so its candidates add up to 100%, and the average.
- DAaron Ford68%66%67%
- RJoe Lombardo33%34%33%
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Frequently asked questions
Who is favoured to win the Nevada governor race in 2026?
Aaron Ford (Democratic), at 67% on average across Polymarket (68%) and Kalshi (66%).
Which party holds the governorship now?
Republicans. Markets give about a 67% chance it changes party in November.
When is the election?
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 11 days from now. The markets resolve once the race is called or certified, according to each platform’s rules.
Why do Polymarket and Kalshi show different odds?
They are separate exchanges with different traders and fees, so the same candidate can trade a few points apart. When the gap is large, buying on the cheaper side can be an opportunity, as explained in our arbitrage guide.