Joe Lombardo

Governor of Nevada since 2023

Joseph Michael Lombardo (born November 8, 1962) is an American law enforcement officer and politician who is the 31st Governor of Nevada since 2023. He was the 17th sheriff of Clark County from 2015 to 2023.[1][2][3][4] He is a member of the Republican Party.[5] Lombardo was the Republican nominee for Governor of Nevada in the 2022 election and defeated Democratic incumbent governor Steve Sisolak.

Joe Lombardo
31st Governor of Nevada
Assumed office
January 2, 2023
LieutenantStavros Anthony
Preceded bySteve Sisolak
17th Sheriff of Clark County
In office
January 5, 2015 – January 2, 2023
Preceded byDoug Gillespie
Succeeded byKevin McMahill
Personal details
Born
Joseph Michael Lombardo

(1962-11-08) November 8, 1962 (age 61)
Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)
Donna Alderson (m. 2015)
Children1
EducationUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas (BS, MS)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service1980–1986
UnitNevada National Guard
United States Army Reserve

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