In Nevada, Ford’s first-quarter fundraising shattered previous nonincumbent records, with Aaron Ford bringing in about $1.5 million in the first three months of 2026 and drawing roughly 13,000 donors.

Aaron Ford’s total direct campaign donations reached around $1.23 million, surpassing Lombardo’s 2022 haul of about $825,000, and his fundraising effort includes approximately 90% of contributions at or below $80.

Disclosures cover January 1 through March 31 and must be filed by April 15.

Ford’s campaign manager emphasized nationwide touring, noting that Ford has visited all 17 Nevada counties and focusing on concerns about costs under the Lombardo-Trump economy and income inequality.

Lombardo’s fundraising position is described as having no major GOP primary threats and solid statewide support according to campaign communications.

First-quarter finance reports are due publicly the Wednesday after the quarter; Lombardo’s team intends to file their report the following week.

Ford must win the June 9 Democratic primary against Washoe County Commission Chair Alexis Hill to advance to the general election.

Ford’s donations came from about 13,000 individual donors, with a large share of contributions coming in at or below $80.

Polls portray a tight race for November between Ford and Governor Lombardo, with a recent survey showing a near-toss-up at the time.

Ford reported roughly $1.2 million in campaign contributions plus $215,000 via an affiliated PAC, totaling nearly $2.7 million in combined cash on hand for the cycle.

Lombardo ended 2025 with over $9 million cash on hand and about $5.9 million across two affiliated PACs, with first-quarter 2026 filings showing more than $14 million in total cash on hand.

Overall, Aaron Ford’s fundraising in Q1 2026 set a new state record for a nonincumbent gubernatorial candidate.