Henderson City Council Ward III · Nov 3, 2026
Jennifer Atlas
Candidate for City Council Ward III
Jennifer Atlas is running for Henderson City Council Ward III in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Carrie Cox.
Early voting begins · Sat, Oct 17, 2026
Works for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, advocating for policies for patients and families. Earlier worked as a ballroom dancer and in hospitality on the Las Vegas Strip.
- Endorsed by
- Teamsters Nevada, Vote Mama, Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 525, International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 720 and the Henderson Police Supervisors Association, as reported by The Nevada Independent The Nevada Independent · Sep 17, 2026
- Campaign website
- www.atlasfornevada.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 Jennifer Atlas stands: positions on the record
ICE detention agreement2 sourced positions
answer to a Nevada Independent candidate survey
Disagreed that the Henderson Detention Center should continue its agreement with ICE, saying taxpayers should not subsidize federal responsibilities.
“If an agreement with the federal government costs Henderson money and strains city resources, it is a bad deal for our residents.”
Forum answerThe Nevada Independent · Sep 17, 2026
as reported by The Nevada Independent; not a direct quote
Said the city should renegotiate its ICE detention contract and other cities should take on more of the burden of holding detainees.
Forum answerThe Nevada Independent · Apr 13, 2026
Campus for Hope1 sourced position
answer to a Nevada Independent candidate survey
Agreed Henderson should enter an agreement with Campus for Hope as part of a regional response to homelessness.
“Henderson should be a constructive partner in finding solutions that make Southern Nevada a place where everyone can live safely and with dignity.”
Forum answerThe Nevada Independent · Sep 17, 2026
Federal land1 sourced position
answer to a Nevada Independent candidate survey
Neutral on freeing up federal land without offsetting conservation; said released land should create homes for families and conservation must stay part of the equation.
“I will not support just giving away our land to corporate developers and investors.”
Forum answerThe Nevada Independent · Sep 17, 2026
Data centers1 sourced position
answer to a Nevada Independent candidate survey
Strongly agreed Henderson hasn't gone far enough in regulating data centers; wants community buy-in and limits on water and energy impacts.
“We can welcome responsible development while setting strong guardrails to protect the resources our community depends on.”
Forum answerThe Nevada Independent · Sep 17, 2026
Road safety1 sourced position
answer to a Nevada Independent candidate survey
Strongly agreed Henderson should do more to make roadways safer for pedestrians, bikers and drivers.
“Henderson's roads should be the safest in Nevada.”
Forum answerThe Nevada Independent · Sep 17, 2026
Housing1 sourced position
as reported by Nevada Current
Said Henderson should limit corporate homebuying.
“put up some guardrails”
Own statementNevada Current · Oct 2, 2026
Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for Nevada State Senate, District 5 in 2024 as a Democratic candidate (lost).
Own statementNevada Secretary of State · Nov 5, 2024
Also running for City Council Ward III
- Carrie Cox (incumbent)
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