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Nevada

State government overview

The governor of Nevada is Joe Lombardo (Republican), in office since January 2023. In Congress, Nevada is represented by 2 U.S. senators and 4 representatives. The Nevada Legislature has a 21-seat Senate and a 42-seat Assembly. The next regular legislative election is in 2026.

Governor of Nevada

Joe Lombardo

Republican · In office since January 2023

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Source: National Governors Association

Nevada in Congress

5 Democrats, 1 Republican

U.S. Senate

U.S. House

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Nevada Legislature

Senate · 21 seats
13 Democratic, 8 Republican
Assembly · 42 seats
27 Democratic, 15 Republican
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3,184,612
Population
$78,260
Median income
7.0%
Unemployment
39.1
Median age

Education

High school or higher87.5%
Bachelor's or higher27.9%
Graduate or professional9.8%

Housing

Median home value$435,400
Median rent$1,597
Homeownership rate60.0%
12.4%
Poverty rate
$41,354
Per capita income
63.2%
Labor participation

Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 (5-Year Estimates)

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