Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo Supports Move to End Mail-In Voting
In a recent development, Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo expressed his support for initiatives aimed at abolishing mail-in voting, despite having utilized this voting method himself on multiple occasions.
Former President Donald Trump previously hinted at signing an executive order that would establish a national voter ID law and eliminate most mail-in ballots. The feasibility of such an order remains in question, as voting regulations are typically determined by individual states.
Nevada is among eight states practicing “universal mail-in voting,” which ensures that every registered voter receives a ballot. In a discussion with The Nevada Independent, Lombardo voiced his disapproval of this system and confirmed his alignment with Trump’s proposal to terminate universal mail-in voting.
“I would, of course, support President Trump’s efforts to end universal mail-in voting,” stated Lombardo in a formal reply. He chose not to comment further on whether he opposes all types of mail-in voting.
Records from the Clark County Election Department highlight that Lombardo voted by mail in three key elections over the past five years: the 2024 presidential primary, the 2024 down ballot primary, and the 2020 presidential election.
This stance against mail-in voting could pose challenges for Lombardo and other Republicans, as rural Nevada voters, who predominantly supported Trump in 2024, largely voted by mail.
This is not Lombardo’s first encounter with Trump’s election-related actions. In 2022, Lombardo questioned the results of the 2020 election, although he refrained from endorsing Trump’s theories of voter fraud. Moreover, Lombardo’s political action committee (PAC) has been known to support figures denying election outcomes.
Lombardo secured the governor’s office in the 2022 election by a margin of fewer than 15,500 votes and is now seeking re-election. His anticipated opponent is state Attorney General Aaron Ford.
