Born in Reno and raised in a loving, politically engaged home in Sparks, Nevada, she grew up watching her parents attend community meetings and volunteer on local projects. They instilled in her a passion for public service. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Texas A&M University’s George H.W. Bush School of Public Policy. Missing the mountains and western spirit of home, she returned to northern Nevada after graduation. She completed a master’s degree in public administration and public policy at the University of Nevada and has spent over a decade in municipal service. Her professional experience also includes work in the private sector, including at the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival and as executive director of the nonprofit organization Kids & Horses. She lives in the Old Southwest with her husband, Matthew Tuma, and their daughter, Zora, who was born in 2021. As a family, they enjoy biking, camping, and all things arts and culture.

Joe Lombardo began his service to others in the United States Army and served bravely in the Army, National Guard, and Army Reserve – protecting Americans both domestically and abroad. After his service to his country, Joe dedicated himself to protecting our communities – serving in law enforcement over the last 30 years. Joe quickly rose through the ranks of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) and, after 26 years on the force, was elected as Sheriff of Clark County, Nevada in 2014. Throughout Joe’s career, his leadership of our communities has never faltered. He now intends to further his public service and represent, protect, and serve the entire state of Nevada.   Sheriff Lombardo maintains professional affiliations which include Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCCA), Major County Sheriffs of America (MCSA), National Sheriffs Association (NSA), FBI – Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (LEEDA), Vice-Chair Nevada Commission for Homeland Security and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) National Academy Associates.  He has also served as Board Member for the LVMPD Foundation (2007-2014), After School All-Stars (2015-2020), Goodwill of Southern Nevada (2007-2009), Make A Wish (2015-2020), Committee Member for the NV Communications Steering Committee (2012-2014) and MCC’s representative to the Public Safety Advisory Committee (2012-2014).  Joe currently serves as a Board Member for Nevada Child Seekers and Chairman of MCCA Intelligence Committee. Sheriff Lombardo holds a B.S. and a M.S. in crisis management, both from UNLV.

Born into a working-class family, Aaron watched his parents do everything they could to keep the lights on and food on the table. His dad stocked produce at Safeway. His mom picked up odd jobs. And when times got tight, they tightened their belts – like so many Nevada families still do today. After his junior year in college, Aaron became a father. A few months later, he became a single dad. Medicaid helped him keep his son healthy. Food stamps kept them fed. And public education gave him a path forward. Aaron moved to Nevada because he believed it was a place where anyone could make a good life. And when he saw how badly the system was failing families like his, he stepped up to serve. In 2019, Aaron became the first Black Attorney General in Nevada history – and has since become one of the most effective AGs in the country. Now, Aaron is running for Governor to build a Nevada where every family – no matter their zip code or background – has the chance not just to get by, but to get ahead.