Sheriff Kevin McMahill Endorses Governor Lombardo for Reelection

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 07, 2026

LAS VEGAS, NV – Today, Sheriff Kevin McMahill announced his endorsement of Governor Joe Lombardo for reelection.

“I worked shoulder to shoulder with Governor Joe Lombardo for 8 years - he is the leader Nevada needs," said Clark County Sheriff Kevin McMahill. "He’s made public safety a top priority by signing major reforms to crack down on violent crime, drug trafficking, DUI offenders, and crimes against vulnerable populations. These reforms give our women and men in uniform the tools to make our communities are safer. Governor Lombardo understands what we need because he’s lived it as Sheriff, and I’m proud to endorse him for re-election.”

“I’m honored to receive the endorsement of Sheriff Kevin McMahill and proudly stand with the men and women in uniform who work every day to keep Clark County safe. Sheriff McMahill has been a trusted partner in our administration's efforts to crack down on crime, strengthen public safety, and ensure residents and the millions of visitors who come to Las Vegas feel safe and secure. I’m grateful for his support and continued leadership," said Governor Lombardo.

Governor Lombardo, a law enforcement veteran of more than 30 years and former Clark County Sheriff, has made public safety a cornerstone of his administration. In addition to delivering a double-digit pay increase for Nevada law enforcement, Governor Lombardo introduced and signed his Crime Reduction Act (SB412) in 2023 and Nevada Safe Streets and Neighborhoods Act (AB4) in 2025, which delivered the most comprehensive public safety reforms in decades by protecting victims, cracking down on violent criminals, drug dealers, and DUI offenders, and reversing soft-on-crime policies. Under Governor Lombardo’s leadership, Nevada has reported a 9% decrease in murders, a 26% decline in robberies, a 15% decrease in burglaries, and a 10% reduction in violent crime statewide.

Sheriff McMahill's endorsement adds to the growing list of law enforcement and public safety groups that have endorsed Governor Lombardo for re-election. You can find the full list here: Carson City Sheriff’s Supervisory Association, Las Vegas Metro Police Managers & Supervisors Association, Las Vegas Police Protective Association (LVPPA), Peace Officer Research Association of Nevada (PORAN), Police Officers Association of CCSD (POACCSD), Public Safety Alliance of Nevada (PSAN), Washoe County Sheriff Deputies Association (WCSDA), Reno Police Protective Association, Sparks Police Protective Association, Douglas County Sheriff Protective Association, LVPOA, Washoe County School Police Officer’s Association, and the Nevada Police Union (NPU).

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