Mr. Ford, a former state Senate majority leader, has been a progressive advocate of criminal justice reform but sought compromise across the aisle on the issue. He favors ending civil asset forfeiture and vows to promote transparency and public safety while defending “the humanity and dignity of the entirety of the Nevada family.” Ms. Chattah earned attention by challenging in court many of the state’s COVID restrictions. She vows to fight corruption and tolerate “no political favors for the elites.” But she’s also been involved in a handful of incidents that raise questions about her temperament. Aaron Ford has done nothing to warrant a change.