Data centers and energy costs:
Ford supports requiring data centers to provide their own power so their energy demands do not increase costs for residential ratepayers. He recently announced a new policy on data centers.
Lombardo did not give a direct yes/no answer, arguing Nevada already has mechanisms through the PUC and economic-development incentives to protect ratepayers.
Education funding:
Ford supports bringing Nevada’s per-pupil funding to the national average, an estimated $2 billion increase, but says he would do it without raising taxes.
Lombardo has not committed to reaching the national average and says future proposals depend partly on state revenue projections.
Both support retaining third graders who do not meet reading-proficiency requirements, though Ford says adjustments could be considered.
Housing:
Ford supports limiting corporate purchases of single-family homes and targeting predatory landlords.
Lombardo has not directly endorsed a numerical state cap; he vetoed a corporate-purchase cap in 2023 and has since discussed other approaches to corporate ownership.
Voting:
Lombardo supports requiring photo identification to vote.
Ford opposes the requirement, arguing there is insufficient evidence of voter fraud to justify adding another requirement.
Editiorial note: Nevada voters approved the constitutional voter-ID question in 2024, and it must pass again in November 2026 to take effect.
Criminal justice:
Lombardo favors lowering Nevada’s felony-theft threshold from $1,200 to $750 and supports retaining the death penalty.
Ford supports keeping the $1,200 threshold and says he would sign legislation repealing the death penalty.
Resources Used:
Lutheran Engagement and Advocacy in Nevada 