Republican, Governor of Nevada
Now: Governor verified October 12, 2026 · source (opens in a new tab)
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Of 3 statements on the record, 2 were for data centers and 1 raised concerns about data centers.
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Position History: Chronological record of positions across sourced statements.
- · Supports · kolotv.com
- · Supports · Nevada Current
- · Raises concern · FOX5 Vegas
What they said
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Governor Lombardo said I promised Nevadans that data centers would be developed responsibly with the community's interest in mind
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source. Label set by a tiebreak.
Where & When: September 18, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- FOX5 Vegas (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Label rationale: A tiebreak: the two first readings differed, and a third reading of the statement and its source decided. The words that set it: "I promised Nevadans that data centers would be developed responsibly with the community's interest in mind".
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Gov. Joe Lombardo is supportive of data centers and says state has safeguards in place
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: September 10, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- Nevada Current (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Label rationale: Both readings of the statement agreed. The words that set it: "supportive of data centers and says state has safeguards in place".
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Joe Lombardo, Republican incumbent Nevada Governor, states average data center consumes less water than 25 to 50 homes and does not raise resident utility rates, and calls data centers the new gold rush
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: September 8, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- kolotv.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Label rationale: Both readings of the statement agreed. The words that set it: "calls data centers the new gold rush, consumes less water than 25 to 50 homes and does not raise resident utility rates".
Where we looked
The record last searched for Joe Lombardo's words on October 23, 2026.
How they voted
No vote on a data center measure on the record.
Others in this race
- Aaron D. Ford NPP · Governor · the race page
- Danielle Ford NPP · Governor · the race page
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