LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Nevada’s largest lecturers union is throwing its help behind Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo for a second time period in 2026.
The Clark County Schooling Affiliation (CCEA), which represents greater than 18,000 educators, formally endorsed Lombardo, calling him “an education governor for all Nevada’s students.”
“His leadership has helped pave the way to ensure all students have an opportunity to receive a quality education in Nevada.” CCEA President Marie Neisess mentioned. “Working with CCEA has been a true partnership, and he has earned to be elected for a second term in 2026.”
Throughout his first time period, Lombardo labored intently with CCEA to push via main training reforms, together with:
A document $2.5 billion funding in Ok–12 public faculties — the most important in state historical past.
Historic pay raises for educators in 2023, with further focused raises in 2025 for hard-to-fill positions in Title I and particular training faculties.
The passage of 21 education-related payments over two legislative periods geared toward enhancing faculty security, accountability, and pupil outcomes.
Diminished instructor vacancies to an all-time low inside the Clark County College District.
Final week, President Trump endorsed Lombardo.
In an announcement, Lombardo thanked CCEA for its endorsement, saying their partnership has already proven measurable outcomes.
“I’m honored to have the endorsement of the largest and fastest-growing teachers’ union in the country,” Lombardo mentioned. “Through our work together, we’ve already seen improvement in 70% of Clark County schools, with 37% of schools raising their star rating last year. I look forward to continuing our fight for safer schools, greater accountability, and unprecedented student success.”
The CCEA, a non-partisan, member-driven group, represents over 38,000 registered voters in lecturers’ households. The group advocates for insurance policies that strengthen Nevada’s public training system, which serves 280,683 (2025 enrollment) college students within the nation’s fifth-largest faculty district.
