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Democrat Sandra Jauregui wins Nevada lieutenant governor race

Democrat Sandra Jauregui wins Nevada lieutenant governor race

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Jauregui defeated Republican incumbent Stavros Anthony as Democrats won all six of Nevada's statewide constitutional offices.

7 days ago: Democrats sweep Nevada statewide constitutional offices

Overview

Updated 5 days ago

Democrat Sandra Jauregui defeated Republican incumbent Stavros Anthony in Nevada's lieutenant governor race, with 54.4% of the vote to Anthony's 41.2% as of Wednesday morning, Nov. 4. Jauregui is the Nevada Assembly's majority leader.

Her win came as Democrats won all six of Nevada's statewide constitutional offices for the first time since 1962, according to The Nevada Globe, including Aaron Ford's defeat of Gov. Joe Lombardo. The lieutenant governor presides over the state Senate, can break tie votes and is first in line to become governor. County canvasses and state certification must finish before Jauregui and other statewide officials take office in January 2027.

Why it matters

Democrats gain an office that can break Nevada Senate ties and assume the governorship if the governor leaves.

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Key Indicators

54.4%
Jauregui vote share
Share of the vote for Sandra Jauregui as of the morning of Nov. 4, 2026.
41.2%
Anthony vote share
Share of the vote for Republican incumbent Stavros Anthony as of the morning of Nov. 4, 2026.
6
Statewide offices won by Democrats
Democrats won all six constitutional statewide offices, including governor and lieutenant governor.
28
Assembly Democratic seats
Democrats reached the 28-seat supermajority threshold in the 42-member Nevada Assembly.

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People Involved

Sandra Jauregui
Sandra Jauregui
Nevada lieutenant governor-elect; Nevada Assembly majority leader
Won election on 2026-11-03 with 54.4% of the vote to Stavros Anthony's 41.2%, as of Nov. 4
 Stavros Anthony
Stavros Anthony
Nevada lieutenant governor (Republican incumbent)
Lost reelection on 2026-11-03, receiving 41.2% to Sandra Jauregui's 54.4% as of Nov. 4

Organizations Involved

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Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Nevada
State executive office
Changing hands after the 2026 election; Sandra Jauregui is set to take office in January 2027

The lieutenant governor presides over the Nevada Senate, can break tie votes, and is first in line to the governorship.

Timeline

October 2026 November 2026

4 events Latest: 7 days ago
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  1. Democrats sweep Nevada statewide constitutional offices

    Latest Election

    Democrats won all six statewide constitutional offices, including Aaron Ford's defeat of Gov. Joe Lombardo, according to the Associated Press. Sandra Jauregui's lieutenant governor win was part of the sweep.

  2. Democrats capture Nevada Assembly supermajority

    Election

    Democrats won at least 28 seats in the 42-member Nevada Assembly, reaching a two-thirds supermajority, according to The Nevada Globe.

  3. Jauregui defeats Anthony in lieutenant governor race

    Election

    Democrat Sandra Jauregui won Nevada's lieutenant governor race, according to KLAS and the Associated Press.

  4. Democratic lieutenant governors group spends $1.86 million in Nevada race

    Campaign finance

    The Democratic Lieutenant Governors Association put $1.86 million into backing Jauregui, which The Nevada Independent reported was the largest investment ever in a Nevada lieutenant governor race. Her campaign also had endorsements from former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona.

Scenarios

1

Jauregui is sworn in as lieutenant governor

Likely Resolves by Jan 31, 2027

Discussed by: KLAS and Nevada election officials

Nevada's official canvass and certification process must finish before Jauregui takes office. If no recount or court order changes the result, she will be inaugurated with other statewide officials in January 2027.

2

Official canvass certifies Jauregui's win

Likely Resolves by End of 2026

Discussed by: NBC News and KLAS

County results are checked and sent to the Nevada Secretary of State for the official canvass. A certification would close the book on the race unless a legal challenge follows.

3

Jauregui casts a tie-breaking vote in the Nevada Senate

Possible Resolves by Q2 2027

Discussed by: Nevada Senate rules

The lieutenant governor presides over the Nevada Senate and can break ties. If the chamber splits on a bill, Jauregui would have a deciding vote.

Historical Context

2 moments from history that rhyme with this story — and how they unfolded.

October 2017

Route 91 Harvest festival shooting (2017)

A gunman opened fire on a country music festival on the Las Vegas Strip, killing 60 people and injuring hundreds. Sandra Jauregui, then a state assemblywoman, was in the crowd and survived.

Then

Nevada lawmakers later passed a law allowing courts to temporarily remove firearms from people deemed a danger.

Now

Jauregui became a prominent voice for gun-safety legislation in the Assembly.

Why this matters now

Her survival and advocacy shaped her public profile before the 2026 lieutenant governor race.

November 2022

Nevada lieutenant governor's office flips (2022)

Republican Stavros Anthony won the open lieutenant governor seat in 2022, defeating the Democratic incumbent appointed after the previous lieutenant governor resigned.

Then

Anthony took office in January 2023.

Now

The office has changed hands in recent elections, showing it is competitive even with limited formal duties.

Why this matters now

The 2026 race tested whether Anthony could hold the office after his 2022 win.

Sources

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KLAS Associated Press via KHQ NBC News KSNV Nevada Public Radio The Nevada Globe Las Vegas Review-Journal The Nevada Independent PBS NewsHour / Associated Press