Democrat Aaron Ford ousts Joe Lombardo in Nevada gubernatorial race

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Democrat Aaron Ford defeated Gov. Joe Lombardo (R-NV) in Nevada’s gubernatorial election Tuesday, flipping the governor’s mansion after four years of GOP control and delivering Democrats a significant victory in the battleground state.

The race was called for Ford at 4:46 a.m. Eastern time by the Associated Press. He garnered 51.5% against Lombardo’s 44.3%, with 85% of the vote counted.

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