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Politics·Midterms

Nevada Governor Election: Washoe County Winner

icon for Nevada Governor Election: Washoe County Winner
Politics·Midterms

Nevada Governor Election: Washoe County Winner

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Aaron Ford (D)

$1,104 Vol.

65%

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Joe Lombardo (R)

$360 Vol.

23%

This market will resolve according to the party nominee or independent candidate that receives the most valid votes from Washoe County in the general election for Governor of Nevada, which is scheduled to be held on November 3, 2026. The candidates will be primarily ranked by the number of valid votes received in the specified election. If two or more candidates are tied on valid votes, ties will be broken by alphabetical order of the candidate last names. This market will resolve to the candidate that occupies the highest finishing position after applying this ranking. The nominees of the Democratic and Republican parties are named in the contract for the convenience of traders. In the event that any named candidate is replaced as the nominee of their respective party prior to election day, the name in the contract will be updated and the market will resolve based on the replacement nominee of the party. If the results of the election in the specified county are not definitively known by March 31, 2027, this market will resolve to "Other." This market will resolve based on a consensus of credible reporting. If there is ambiguity, this market will resolve based solely on the official results as reported by the government of Nevada, including the Office of the Secretary of State and the government of Washoe County.Aaron Ford secured the Democratic nomination in June 2026 by defeating Washoe County Commissioner Alexis Hill, positioning him as the clear challenger to incumbent Republican Governor Joe Lombardo in the November general election. Washoe County, home to Reno and a key swing area in Nevada elections, has shown Democratic strength in recent cycles, with Ford capturing a majority of the county's Democratic primary vote. Statewide polling through late July indicated a toss-up race overall, with Lombardo holding a modest edge in some aggregates but facing headwinds from economic concerns and national political dynamics. Traders appear to view these factors, combined with Washoe's demographic and voting patterns, as giving Ford the stronger position to carry the county, reflected in the current market pricing ahead of the November 3 contest.

This market will resolve according to the party nominee or independent candidate that receives the most valid votes from Washoe County in the general election for Governor of Nevada, which is scheduled to be held on November 3, 2026.

The candidates will be primarily ranked by the number of valid votes received in the specified election. If two or more candidates are tied on valid votes, ties will be broken by alphabetical order of the candidate last names. This market will resolve to the candidate that occupies the highest finishing position after applying this ranking.

The nominees of the Democratic and Republican parties are named in the contract for the convenience of traders. In the event that any named candidate is replaced as the nominee of their respective party prior to election day, the name in the contract will be updated and the market will resolve based on the replacement nominee of the party.

If the results of the election in the specified county are not definitively known by March 31, 2027, this market will resolve to "Other."

This market will resolve based on a consensus of credible reporting. If there is ambiguity, this market will resolve based solely on the official results as reported by the government of Nevada, including the Office of the Secretary of State and the government of Washoe County.
Volume
$1,464
End Date
Nov 3, 2026
Market Opened
Sep 1, 2026, 1:41 PM ET

Resolver

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This market will resolve according to the party nominee or independent candidate that receives the most valid votes from Washoe County in the general election for Governor of Nevada, which is scheduled to be held on November 3, 2026. The candidates will be primarily ranked by the number of valid votes received in the specified election. If two or more candidates are tied on valid votes, ties will be broken by alphabetical order of the candidate last names. This market will resolve to the candidate that occupies the highest finishing position after applying this ranking. The nominees of the Democratic and Republican parties are named in the contract for the convenience of traders. In the event that any named candidate is replaced as the nominee of their respective party prior to election day, the name in the contract will be updated and the market will resolve based on the replacement nominee of the party. If the results of the election in the specified county are not definitively known by March 31, 2027, this market will resolve to "Other." This market will resolve based on a consensus of credible reporting. If there is ambiguity, this market will resolve based solely on the official results as reported by the government of Nevada, including the Office of the Secretary of State and the government of Washoe County.
This market will resolve according to the party nominee or independent candidate that receives the most valid votes from Washoe County in the general election for Governor of Nevada, which is scheduled to be held on November 3, 2026. The candidates will be primarily ranked by the number of valid votes received in the specified election. If two or more candidates are tied on valid votes, ties will be broken by alphabetical order of the candidate last names. This market will resolve to the candidate that occupies the highest finishing position after applying this ranking. The nominees of the Democratic and Republican parties are named in the contract for the convenience of traders. In the event that any named candidate is replaced as the nominee of their respective party prior to election day, the name in the contract will be updated and the market will resolve based on the replacement nominee of the party. If the results of the election in the specified county are not definitively known by March 31, 2027, this market will resolve to "Other." This market will resolve based on a consensus of credible reporting. If there is ambiguity, this market will resolve based solely on the official results as reported by the government of Nevada, including the Office of the Secretary of State and the government of Washoe County.Aaron Ford secured the Democratic nomination in June 2026 by defeating Washoe County Commissioner Alexis Hill, positioning him as the clear challenger to incumbent Republican Governor Joe Lombardo in the November general election. Washoe County, home to Reno and a key swing area in Nevada elections, has shown Democratic strength in recent cycles, with Ford capturing a majority of the county's Democratic primary vote. Statewide polling through late July indicated a toss-up race overall, with Lombardo holding a modest edge in some aggregates but facing headwinds from economic concerns and national political dynamics. Traders appear to view these factors, combined with Washoe's demographic and voting patterns, as giving Ford the stronger position to carry the county, reflected in the current market pricing ahead of the November 3 contest.

This market will resolve according to the party nominee or independent candidate that receives the most valid votes from Washoe County in the general election for Governor of Nevada, which is scheduled to be held on November 3, 2026.

The candidates will be primarily ranked by the number of valid votes received in the specified election. If two or more candidates are tied on valid votes, ties will be broken by alphabetical order of the candidate last names. This market will resolve to the candidate that occupies the highest finishing position after applying this ranking.

The nominees of the Democratic and Republican parties are named in the contract for the convenience of traders. In the event that any named candidate is replaced as the nominee of their respective party prior to election day, the name in the contract will be updated and the market will resolve based on the replacement nominee of the party.

If the results of the election in the specified county are not definitively known by March 31, 2027, this market will resolve to "Other."

This market will resolve based on a consensus of credible reporting. If there is ambiguity, this market will resolve based solely on the official results as reported by the government of Nevada, including the Office of the Secretary of State and the government of Washoe County.
Volume
$1,464
End Date
Nov 3, 2026
Market Opened
Sep 1, 2026, 1:41 PM ET

Resolver

0x69c47De9D...
This market will resolve according to the party nominee or independent candidate that receives the most valid votes from Washoe County in the general election for Governor of Nevada, which is scheduled to be held on November 3, 2026. The candidates will be primarily ranked by the number of valid votes received in the specified election. If two or more candidates are tied on valid votes, ties will be broken by alphabetical order of the candidate last names. This market will resolve to the candidate that occupies the highest finishing position after applying this ranking. The nominees of the Democratic and Republican parties are named in the contract for the convenience of traders. In the event that any named candidate is replaced as the nominee of their respective party prior to election day, the name in the contract will be updated and the market will resolve based on the replacement nominee of the party. If the results of the election in the specified county are not definitively known by March 31, 2027, this market will resolve to "Other." This market will resolve based on a consensus of credible reporting. If there is ambiguity, this market will resolve based solely on the official results as reported by the government of Nevada, including the Office of the Secretary of State and the government of Washoe County.

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Frequently Asked Questions

"Nevada Governor Election: Washoe County Winner" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 2 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Aaron Ford (D)" at 65%, followed by "Joe Lombardo (R)" at 23%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 65¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 65% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

"Nevada Governor Election: Washoe County Winner" is a newly created market on Polymarket, launched on Sep 1, 2026. As an early market, this is your opportunity to be among the first traders to set the odds and establish the market's initial price signals. You can also bookmark this page to track volume and trading activity as the market gains traction over time.

To trade on "Nevada Governor Election: Washoe County Winner," browse the 2 available outcomes listed on this page. Each outcome displays a current price representing the market's implied probability. To take a position, select the outcome you believe is most likely, choose "Yes" to trade in favor of it or "No" to trade against it, enter your amount, and click "Trade." If your chosen outcome is correct when the market resolves, your "Yes" shares pay out $1 each. If it's incorrect, they pay out $0. You can also sell your shares at any time before resolution if you want to lock in a profit or cut a loss.

The current frontrunner for "Nevada Governor Election: Washoe County Winner" is "Aaron Ford (D)" at 65%, meaning the market assigns a 65% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Joe Lombardo (R)" at 23%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

The resolution rules for "Nevada Governor Election: Washoe County Winner" define exactly what needs to happen for each outcome to be declared a winner — including the official data sources used to determine the result. You can review the complete resolution criteria in the "Rules" section on this page above the comments. We recommend reading the rules carefully before trading, as they specify the precise conditions, edge cases, and sources that govern how this market is settled.