The Governor is Nevada’s chief executive. Elected statewide to a four-year term, the Governor leads the executive branch, works with state agencies, proposes the state’s two-year budget, signs or vetoes bills passed by the Legislature, and can call the Legislature into special session when urgent action is needed.

The Governor cannot directly control inflation, gas prices, mortgage rates, or national economic policy. But the office has significant influence over the choices Nevada makes in response to the challenges families face.

The Governor’s budget proposal helps set priorities for public education, health care, housing, food assistance, behavioral health, public safety, transportation, and environmental protection. The Governor also appoints people to lead state agencies and serve on boards and commissions that shape decisions about utilities, licensing, land use, health, and more.

The Governor’s power to sign or veto legislation is especially important. A governor can advance—or stop—policies affecting prescription-drug affordability, paid leave, consumer protections, school meals, housing stability, wages, and access to care.

As voters consider candidates for Governor, LEAN encourages Nevadans to look beyond broad promises about “the economy” and ask:

• How will this candidate help Nevada families afford housing, food, child care, health care, and utilities?
• What public investments will they prioritize in the state budget?
• How will they protect and strengthen schools, health care, and the social safety net?
• How will they ensure that economic development creates family-sustaining jobs and benefits communities across Nevada?
• How will they use their veto, appointment, and budget powers to advance equity, dignity, and the common good?

A strong Nevada is one where every person and community has what they need to live with dignity and thrive.

Seek Justice. Show Love. Vote the whole ballot.