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Former Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak hints at rematch for the governor's seat

On Friday, the former governor told The New York Times he's weighing a political comeback.

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FILE - Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak looks on during a campaign event Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, in Las Vegas. Following an unsuccessful re-election campaign for governor, Sisolak will join the University of Chicago's Institute of Politics as a Pritzker fellow, where he will lead seminars on leadership that he learned while governing Nevada, the university announced Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)

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LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Former Democratic Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak is making national news.

Sisolak considering another run for governor?

Former Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak hints at rematch for the governor's seat

On Friday, Sisolak told The New York Times he's considering a political comeback in 2026, potentially challenging Republican Governor Joe Lombardo in a rematch of their close 2022 race.

Sisolak, who served from 2019 to 2023, says he's been encouraged by others and is working with a pollster to assess public support. Just last month, Channel 13 anchor Tricia Kean asked the former governor about another run. He didn't rule it out.

"Would you ever run again?" Kean asked the former governor.

"I don't know. I get asked all the time. We'll see. Maybe. Maybe two years," Sisolak said.

Sisolak has ruled out running for federal office, but again is considering that gubernatorial bid with a final decision expected in the coming months.

Nevada's primary election is scheduled for June 9, 2026.

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