Washoe County Commission Chair Alexis Hill confirmed she’s running for Nevada governor in 2026. Hill told the RGJ on July 21 that rumors of her candidacy are true and that any further comment would need to wait until a formal campaign announcement sometime before the end of August.

Washoe County Commissioner Alexis Hill told the Reno Gazette-Journal she would challenge Aaron Ford for the Democratic nomination. Her official announcement is expected before the end of August.

Washoe County commission chair Alexis Hill has declared her candidacy for Nevada governor in the 2026 election. Hill, who joined the board in 2020, will face At