Nevadans’ decisions in Tuesday’s Republican and Democrat primaries for governor will set the stage for a heated race to the general election on November 8, analysts predict.
Analysts believe incumbent Gov. Steve Sisolak (D) will glide past his only primary challenger, even though voters’ thoughts on the race have not been well-tested in polls.
If he advances, Sisolak could be in for a tough fight to retain his job, especially if he faces Republican Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo, some polls suggest.
There are 15 Republican candidates vying to take on the winner of the Democrat primary in the general election.
If one succeeds in ousting Sisolak, that victory will break the Democrats’ control over the state government trifecta….