Democrat Aaron Ford wins in Nevada, becoming first Black man elected governor west of the Mississippi

A local news story from Virginia, reported by 13News Now Norfolk.

Local News · Virginia · November 4, 2026

From 13News Now Norfolk

With his victory over Republican incumbent Joe Lombardo, Democrat Aaron Ford became the first Black person elected to governor west of the Mississippi.

Reported by 13News Now Norfolk, November 4, 2026. Read the full story at 13News Now Norfolk →

More local news from Virginia

I-64W closed near I-464 interchange following multi-vehicle crash · WAVY Hampton Roads
Six displaced after fire spreads from shed to Norfolk home · WAVY Hampton Roads
2026 Elections | Democrats topple GOP control with stunning upsets across the country · 13News Now Norfolk
After sex, many girls and young women try to avoid pregnancy with unproven methods · Virginia Mercury
How many US Senate seats flipped in the midterm elections? · 13News Now Norfolk
In state ballot measures, voters back abortion rights and reject President Trump's redistricting efforts · 13News Now Norfolk
Democrats have won the Senate and House in the midterms. Here's what that means. · 13News Now Norfolk
Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race, will become first Muslim senator · 13News Now Norfolk

All local news → · Virginia local news →

Open HeyHomees →