Today, Attorney General Aaron Ford officially launched his campaign for Nevada Governor.

Aaron Ford has a story that is similar to what so many Nevadans are living right now. He grew up in poverty with parents who worked hard. When he became a single dad in college, Medicaid kept him and his son healthy and food stamps kept them fed. But he never gave up. He earned 5 degrees — including two masters and a PhD — became a public school math teacher, and fought for a better life for himself and his family.

“I’m running for Governor because Nevadans need a fighter in their corner. I will work to lower the crushing cost of housing and prescription drugs, strengthen our public schools, and ensure every community in Nevada is safe,” said Attorney General Aaron Ford.

“I'm a proud father, husband, former public school math teacher and former state Senate Majority Leader; I’ve spent my career putting the needs of families first. Under Joe Lombardo, Nevadans are suffering in an economy that is rigged against those trying their hardest to stay afloat. Nevada has seen the highest unemployment in the nation for more than a year, rising homelessness and food insecurity, housing costs that are out of reach for too many, rapidly increasing health care costs and poorly funded, overcrowded schools on Lombardo’s watch. Nevadans deserve a Governor who will boldly stand up for them and their family without fear or favor, and one who will always treat them with humanity, dignity, and respect.”

As Attorney General, Ford has worked with federal and local law enforcement to prosecute criminals and protect our communities. He has prioritized putting child predators in jail, battling fentanyl being trafficked across our borders, and fighting to keep dangerous untraceable ghost guns off of our streets. He ended a decades-long rape kit back log and has prosecuted human traffickers who threaten the safety of our communities.

He has taken on big drug companies and those responsible for the opioid epidemic — winning more than $1B in settlements, more than any attorney general before him. Those funds are being used for projects like helping children who have been impacted by the opioid crisis find homes and opioid prevention initiatives. He has sued insurance companies trying to deny folks coverage. And he’s gone after corporate landlords who are illegally jacking up prices and pricing out families.

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