Henderson City Council Ward III · Nov 3, 2026
Carrie Cox
Candidate for City Council Ward III (incumbent)
Carrie Cox, the incumbent, is running for Henderson City Council Ward III in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jennifer Atlas.
Early voting begins · Sat, Oct 17, 2026
Before her elected service, worked as an educator for 32 years, including as a kindergarten teacher and a reading interventionist at Pinecrest Academy Sloan Canyon. Also a small business owner and a family law paralegal.
- Endorsed by
- Several former Henderson police officers and supervisors, the Fraternal Order of Police and several former state legislators, as reported by The Nevada Independent The Nevada Independent · Sep 17, 2026
- Campaign website
- checktheboxforcarriecox.com
In the 2026 primary, Michelle Romero (29,040 votes) and Hollie Chadwick (13,432 votes) advanced in the mayor's race, and Jennifer Atlas (4,387 votes) and Carrie Cox (3,516 votes) advanced in Ward III. City of Henderson · Jun 18, 2026
Where Carrie Cox stands: positions on the record
Censure1 sourced position
Censured by the City Council (4-0, Nov. 2025).
Council voteCity of Henderson · Nov 24, 2025
Retiree health benefits1 sourced position
Moved to postpone the 2026-2029 Joint Benefits Agreement with the firefighters' and police unions for 30 days (failed 1-4), then voted no on it (passed 4-1, Sept. 2026).
Council voteCity of Henderson · Sep 1, 2026
ICE detention agreement1 sourced position
answer to a Nevada Independent candidate survey
Cox answered 'Neutral' on whether the detention center should continue its ICE agreement, saying she will review the facts and listen to constituents before deciding.
“I commit to carefully reviewing all the facts, listening to constituents, and then making a decision that is in the best interest of our community.”
Forum answerThe Nevada Independent · Sep 17, 2026
Campus for Hope1 sourced position
answer to a Nevada Independent candidate survey
Neutral on joining Campus for Hope; said she needs more details and a briefing before deciding.
“I need a few more details, to hear from constituents, and be briefed on any potential agreement before making a decision.”
Forum answerThe Nevada Independent · Sep 17, 2026
Federal land1 sourced position
answer to a Nevada Independent candidate survey
Disagreed that Henderson should support freeing up federal land for development without offsetting conservation areas.
“Growth must be responsible and balanced with conservation.”
Forum answerThe Nevada Independent · Sep 17, 2026
Data centers1 sourced position
answer to a Nevada Independent candidate survey
Neutral on whether Henderson has gone far enough on data centers; pointed to the development-agreement requirement already in the city code.
“We must have all the facts, hear from and listen to our community members and stakeholders, and strongly consider our resources and how they will be impacted.”
Forum answerThe Nevada Independent · Sep 17, 2026
Police pay1 sourced position
as reported by The Nevada Independent
Called for more support for police officers after extended pay negotiations with the city.
“They should never have had to fight to get paid fair wages.”
Forum answerThe Nevada Independent · Apr 13, 2026
Schools1 sourced position
as reported by The Nevada Independent; not a direct quote
Said she supports Henderson withdrawing from the Clark County School District.
Own statementThe Nevada Independent · Apr 13, 2026
Budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on adopting the city's Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 (passed 5-0, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Henderson · May 19, 2026
Federal land annexation1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution No. 4667 to consider annexing about 192.94 acres of BLM land along the city's western boundary (passed 4-1, Dec. 2025).
Council voteCity of Henderson · Dec 2, 2025
Parks tax1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution No. 4641, placing a question on the June 9, 2026 ballot on maintaining a special tax for city parks and recreation facilities (passed 5-0, Aug. 2025).
Council voteCity of Henderson · Aug 5, 2025
Ward map1 sourced position
Voted no on Bill No. 3854 adopting a new 2025 ward map, Plan 2 (passed 4-1, Aug. 2025).
Council voteCity of Henderson · Aug 5, 2025
Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for Henderson City Council, Ward III in 2022 (won).
Own statementNevada Secretary of State · Nov 8, 2022
Also running for City Council Ward III
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