New PAC Mails Attack Ads Against Nevada Candidate

The Silver State Accountability PAC labels Nevada gubernatorial candidate Danielle Ford the AOC of Nevada.

Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Elections

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A recently formed political action committee, Silver State Accountability, is mailing campaign advertisements targeting Nevada gubernatorial candidate Danielle Ford. The materials feature a cutout of Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, attempting to link Ford to the national politician.

Why it matters

The PAC may be attempting to split the vote by pulling left-leaning supporters toward an independent candidate. Additionally, the candidate's shared surname with Democratic nominee Aaron Ford could trigger confusion among Nevada voters.

The Silver State Accountability political action committee was registered on Oct. 8, 2026, to avoid pre-election donor disclosures. The organization lists a registered agent in Oklahoma and a chairman who serves as treasurer for 80 other PACs.

The players

Danielle Ford

She is a gubernatorial candidate who currently serves on the Nevada state board of education and previously served on the Clark County School District Board.

Joe Lombardo

He is the current Governor of Nevada.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

She serves as a Representative for New York's 14th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives.

Dustin McIntyre

He is the chairman of the Silver State Accountability PAC and serves as the treasurer for nearly 80 other political action committees.

Hope Hohnke

She is the registered agent for the Silver State Accountability PAC and is based in Oklahoma.

The details

The PAC uses a commercial address that is located within the same commercial complex as Governor Joe Lombardo's campaign office. The organization's website remains under construction as the campaign activity continues.

2011: Danielle Ford criticized former President Barack Obama.
2022: Democratic groups funded a PAC to target Joe Lombardo.
Sept 30, 2026: Nevada campaign finance reporting deadline.
Oct 8, 2026: Silver State Accountability PAC registration date.
Oct 20, 2026: Article publication date.

Political Context

Opponents of such late-cycle PAC formations often argue that these entities undermine the transparency mandated by Nevada's campaign finance reporting deadlines. They contend that voters lack necessary information about the source of campaign funding when committees register just weeks before an election.

Voters should be aware that political mailers arriving close to the election may not disclose their funding sources due to the timing of the PAC's registration. This lack of transparency requires residents to be cautious when evaluating the claims made in these campaign materials.

The takeaway

Voters should evaluate campaign advertisements critically by identifying the source of the communication rather than relying solely on the content presented. Understanding that late-registered PACs often avoid pre-election financial transparency can help residents assess the credibility of mailers.