Henderson Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Michelle Romero
Candidate for Mayor (incumbent)
Michelle Romero, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Henderson in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Hollie Chadwick.
Early voting begins · Sat, Oct 17, 2026
Mayor of Henderson since January 2023, after representing Ward I from 2019. Worked for the City of Henderson for 25 years, most recently as Redevelopment Agency Manager from 2007 until 2016.
- Endorsed by
- Latin Chamber of Commerce, Nevada Law Enforcement Coalition, Vegas Chamber, Southern Nevada Building Trades Union and International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1883, as reported by The Nevada Independent The Nevada Independent · Sep 17, 2026
- Campaign website
- votemichelleromero.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 Michelle Romero stands: positions on the record
ICE detention agreement1 sourced position
answer to a Nevada Independent candidate survey
Neutral on continuing the ICE agreement; said the city is analyzing detention costs and would switch to the 287(g) program if costs are not being recovered.
“Henderson should not be subsidizing the Federal government for detainees.”
Forum answerThe Nevada Independent · Sep 17, 2026
Campus for Hope1 sourced position
answer to a Nevada Independent candidate survey
Agreed Henderson should join Campus for Hope, saying the city first needs a navigation center and will join when it is financially viable.
“When it is financially viable to join, we will do so.”
Forum answerThe Nevada Independent · Sep 17, 2026
Federal land1 sourced position
answer to a Nevada Independent candidate survey
Strongly agreed Henderson should support freeing up more federal land for development, pointing to about 750 acres in city limits under the Lands Bill.
“Henderson has strongly supported this Bill since its inception, and will continue to do so.”
Forum answerThe Nevada Independent · Sep 17, 2026
Data centers2 sourced positions
answer to a Nevada Independent candidate survey
Disagreed that Henderson hasn't gone far enough on data centers, citing the requirement that data center developers complete a development agreement.
“This is a proactive approach with enforcement teeth that protects our community, but has clear expectations for potential developers.”
Forum answerThe Nevada Independent · Sep 17, 2026
as reported by The Nevada Independent
After proposing a data center moratorium, said the city should instead write rules for data centers into its code.
“There has to be a framework of laws and ordinances for us to refer to”
Own statementThe Nevada Independent · Jul 21, 2026
Retiree health benefits2 sourced positions
Moved to approve and voted yes on the 2026-2029 Joint Benefits Agreement with the firefighters' and police unions (passed 4-1, Sept. 2026).
Council voteCity of Henderson · Sep 1, 2026
as reported by the Las Vegas Review-Journal
Said waiting to amend the benefits agreement would further strain the remaining retiree subsidy (RHIPA) fund.
“The further we kick the can down the road, the longer it takes to make a decision”
Own statementLas Vegas Review-Journal · Sep 2, 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
Censure1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution No. 4666 censuring Councilmember Carrie Cox (passed 4-0, Nov. 2025; Cox absent).
Council voteCity of Henderson · Nov 24, 2025
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 yes 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 Mayor of Henderson in 2022 (won).
Own statementNevada Secretary of State · Jun 14, 2022
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