The Nevada Blue Wave? Results and Analysis of the 2026 Nevada Midterm Elections

Journalists weigh in on the results of the 2026 Nevada Midterm Elections. Nevadans are asking, "Nevada went blue, but why?" The general election this cycle featured Democrat Aaron Ford defeating incumbent Republican Joe Lombardo in the highly competitive gubernatorial race, along with major ballot questions like Question 6 (Abortion Rights) and Question 7 (Voter ID). Tabitha Mueller (Capital Bureau Chief - The Nevada Independent), Ricardo Torres-Cortez (Local Government Reporter - Las Vegas Review-Journal), Paul Boger (State of Nevada Host and Producer - Nevada Public Radio), and April Corbin Gurnis (Deputy Editor - Nevada Current) join the discussion and address the proverbial blue wave in Nevada.