Joe Lombardo — Governor of Nevada
| Party | Republican |
|---|---|
| State | Nevada |
| Age | 58 |
| Approval Rating | 17.0% |
| People's Champion Score | 71.5 / 100 (Rank #22 of 50) |
| Hawk Index | 66.0 / 100 (Rank #19 of 50) |
| Education | University of Nevada, Las Vegas (BS, MS) |
| Birth Place | Sapporo, Japan |
Key Policy Positions
- Public safety
- Border security
- Tax cuts
- Business regulation
Biography
Joseph Michael Lombardo is an American politician and former law enforcement officer serving as the 31st governor of Nevada since 2023. A member of the Republican Party, he was the 17th sheriff of Clark County from 2015 to 2023, capping a 34-year career in law enforcement.
People's Champion Rationale
Moderate Republican with mixed record on social services; limited Medicaid expansion support.
Scores based on publicly available executive actions, bills signed or vetoed, budgets, executive orders, approval trends, and administrative priorities. Data as of March 2026. Not editorial opinion.