Mayoral election in Las Vegas, Nevada 2024 (June 11 primary election)
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| Election dates |
| Filing deadline: March 15, 2024 |
| Primary election: June 11, 2024 General election: November 5, 2024 |
| Election stats |
| Offices up: Mayor |
| Total seats up: 1 (click here for other city elections) |
| Election type: Nonpartisan |
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Thirteen candidates ran in the nonpartisan primary for Las Vegas mayor on June 11, 2024. Shelley Berkley and Victoria Seaman were the top two vote-getters, and they advanced to a general election scheduled for November 5, 2024, because no candidate received a majority of the vote.
Throughout the race, Berkley, Seaman, and Cedric Crear led in polling, media coverage, and fundraising.[1][2][3]
Incumbent Carolyn Goodman, who was first elected in 2011, was term-limited. Goodman's husband, Oscar, served as Las Vegas mayor from 1999 to 2011.[4] Goodman was one of eight mayors in the 100 largest cities by population registered as nonpartisan or independent.
The mayor sits on the Las Vegas City Council and is the only member elected at large. The mayor presides over council meetings and official city ceremonies. KTNV Channel 13 Senior Reporter Steve Sebelius said, "The importance [is in] this bully pulpit role of the mayor."[5]
Berkeley represented Nevada's 1st Congressional District as a Democrat from 1999 to 2013. Before that, she practiced law and served in the Nevada Assembly from 1982 to 1984.[6] Berkeley said, "[Las Vegas] is the fastest growing community in the United States, and it certainly was when I was in Congress representing Las Vegas. So many of the issues that I concentrated on when I was in Congress are still important issues today."[7] Berkeley said her campaign was focused on affordable housing, homelessness, and small businesses.[7]
At the time of the election, Crear had represented Ward 5 on the Las Vegas City Council since 2018. Before that, he served as a Las Vegas Planning Commissioner and was a member of the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents.[8] Crear said, "The number one issue in our city is public safety. We have to continue to keep our community safe. I work with three area commands now — Bolden Area Command, Downtown Area Command, Northwest Area Command — and we have to ensure our residents have a sound quality of life, that our neighborhoods are safe, and people feel comfortable going out of their homes and participating in our community."[9] Crear said he was also running on homelessness and workforce development.[10]
At the time of the election, Seaman had represented Ward 2 on the Las Vegas City Council since 2019. From 2014 to 2016, Seaman served as a Republican in the Nevada Assembly, representing District 34. Seaman said, "I have a keen ability to recognize and face head-on complicated issues that impact our residents. It is for this reason and my commitment for this city that I live in — and the support of my family — that I’m announcing my campaign for mayor of Las Vegas.”[11] Seaman's top issues included public safety, infrastructure, and supporting local businesses.[12]
Kola Akingbade, Tera Anderson, Lynn Baird, Dan Chapman, Irina Hansen, Kara Jenkins, Eric Medlin, Donna Miller, Michael Pacino, Deb Peck, and William Walls also ran in the election. Baird and Jenkins completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. Click here to read their responses.
The city of Las Vegas does not include the Strip, which is in an unincorporated part of Clark County.[13] Clark County and Las Vegas share a police department and other municipal services.[13]
Thirty-four of the 100 largest cities held mayoral elections in 2024.[14] Heading into the year, 18 of those cities had a Democratic mayor, meaning 29% of the 63 Democratic-led cities held mayoral elections. Eleven cities that held elections had a Republican mayor at the start of the year, meaning 42% of the 26 Republican-led cities held elections. The remaining eight top-100 cities that held elections in 2024 started the year with independent or nonpartisan mayors.
As of 2024, Las Vegas had term limits for the position of mayor. Mayors served four-year term with a 12 year lifetime limit.
Candidates and election results
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Candidates and results
General election
General election for Mayor of Las Vegas
Shelley Berkley defeated Victoria Seaman in the general election for Mayor of Las Vegas on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Shelley Berkley (Nonpartisan) | 53.2 | 133,520 |
 | Victoria Seaman (Nonpartisan) | 46.8 | 117,390 | |
| Total votes: 250,910 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Mayor of Las Vegas
The following candidates ran in the primary for Mayor of Las Vegas on June 11, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Shelley Berkley (Nonpartisan) | 35.7 | 25,839 |
| ✔ | | Victoria Seaman (Nonpartisan) | 28.9 | 20,942 |
 | Cedric Crear (Nonpartisan) | 18.9 | 13,700 | |
| Tera Anderson (Nonpartisan) | 4.3 | 3,148 | ||
 | Kara Jenkins (Nonpartisan) | 2.3 | 1,679 | |
| Dan Chapman (Nonpartisan) | 1.9 | 1,403 | ||
 | Donna Miller (Nonpartisan) | 1.5 | 1,111 | |
 | Lynn Baird (Nonpartisan) | 1.3 | 970 | |
 | Irina Hansen (Nonpartisan) | 1.2 | 849 | |
 | William Walls (Nonpartisan) | 0.9 | 661 | |
| Michael Pacino (Nonpartisan) | 0.9 | 619 | ||
 | Deb Peck (Nonpartisan) | 0.8 | 581 | |
| Kola Akingbade (Nonpartisan) | 0.8 | 547 | ||
 | Eric Medlin (Nonpartisan) | 0.5 | 385 | |
| Total votes: 72,434 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Janiecia Fernandez (Nonpartisan)
Additional elections on the ballot
- See also: Nevada elections, 2024
June 11, 2024
- United States Senate election in Nevada, 2024
- Nevada's 1st Congressional District election, 2024
- Nevada's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024
- Nevada's 4th Congressional District election, 2024
- Nevada State Senate elections, 2024
- Nevada State Assembly elections, 2024
- Nevada Supreme Court elections, 2024
- Municipal elections in Clark County, Nevada (2024)
- City elections in Las Vegas, Nevada (2024)
- City elections in North Las Vegas, Nevada (2024)
- Mayoral election in Las Vegas, Nevada (2024)
- Clark County School District, Nevada, elections (2024)
November 5, 2024
- United States Senate election in Nevada, 2024
- Nevada's 1st Congressional District election, 2024
- Nevada's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024
- Nevada's 4th Congressional District election, 2024
- Nevada State Senate elections, 2024
- Nevada State Assembly elections, 2024
- Nevada Supreme Court elections, 2024
- Nevada Community-Based School Districts Initiative (2024)#Measure design
- Nevada Question 1, Remove Constitutional Status of Board of Regents Amendment (2024)
- Nevada Question 2, Revising Language Related to Public Entities for Individuals with Mental Illness, Blindness, or Deafness Amendment (2024)
- Nevada Question 3, Top-Five Ranked-Choice Voting Initiative (2024)
- Nevada Question 4, Remove Slavery as Punishment for Crime from Constitution Amendment (2024)
- Nevada Question 5, Sales Tax Exemption for Diapers Measure (2024)
- Nevada Question 6, Right to Abortion Initiative (2024)
- Nevada Question 7, Require Voter Identification Initiative (2024)
- Municipal elections in Clark County, Nevada (2024)
- City elections in Las Vegas, Nevada (2024)
- City elections in North Las Vegas, Nevada (2024)
- Mayoral election in Las Vegas, Nevada (2024)
- Clark County School District, Nevada, elections (2024)
Voting information
- See also: Voting in Nevada
Candidate comparison
Candidate profiles
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Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "I’m Lynn Baird. As a manager or assistant manager for the Unemployment Security Division from 2007-2022, up to 500 people at a time called me boss. I strove daily to treat them with kindness and fairness, providing them with the resources they needed to successfully do their jobs so that our fellow Nevadans were able to weather the storms of life, such as the Great Recession of 2008 and COVID-19. My wife calls me a variety of names—mostly good—because my deepest desire is to help her feel fulfilled and cherished. 4 people in their twenties call me dad, and I work hard every day of their lives to provide for their physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs. My former boy scouts over the last 20 years probably call me crazy because of my love of tying knots and for climbing whatever mountain is within 500 miles of me, but together we worked through the scouting program, and I helped them develop into upstanding individuals. My friends in India, where my wife and I served as missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 2023, call me someone they miss very much. Among other things, we taught piano lessons for free and worked with young single adults in planning and carrying-out activities designed to foster fellowship and religious conviction. My church friends call me brother, for we’re all brothers and sisters on this earth and should treat each other accordingly. Lastly, I strive to live a life of discipleship so that my Savior calls me his."
This information was current as of the candidate's run for Mayor of Las Vegas in 2024.
Incumbent: No
Political Office:
- U.S. House of Representatives (1999-2013)
- Nevada State Assembly (1982-1984)
Biography: Berkley earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 1972 and a J.D. from the University of San Diego in 1976. Her professional experience includes working as an attorney.
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Incumbent: No
Political Office:
- Las Vegas City Council Ward 5 (Assumed office: 2019)
- Nevada State Assembly District 34 (2014-2016)
- Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education (2006-2018)
Biography: Crear earned a bachelor's degree from Howard University. His professional experience includes working as a marketing director in the casino industry and founding Crear Creative Group, a marketing, advertising, and consulting company.
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Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "Kara Jenkins - affectionately known by colleagues and friends as "KJ" - has been a bipartisan public servant of the state of Nevada for over 10 years as a Governor appointee under Governors Brian Sandoval, Steve Sisolak and Joe Lombardo. At present, she proudly serves as the Administrator to the Nevada Equal Rights Commission. A proud HBCU grad, KJ is a lawyer by education and a Harvard Kennedy School of Government alumna. KJ specializes in mediation and conflict resolution. Finding commonality and creative ways to build bridges is her passion and life's work. KJ has extensive experience in executive oversight of government programs and has built a career around her calling to serve. KJ truly loves ALL people and especially the city of Las Vegas. More than ever, KJ is committed to listening and connecting to residents and representing the city in a way that reflects the NEW LAS VEGAS, while preserving our history. KJ believes that Vegas is a community of amazing people from all walks of life that contribute significantly to the economic vitality of Nevada. As candidate for Mayor, KJ will respect the public safety of our community while supporting all Nevadans, from essential workers, long-time residents, those who have come to Vegas to restart or realize their ambitions. KJ will support the growth Vegas seeing and will be accessible to business owners, animal lovers, and our most vulnerable. If elected, KJ will be the city's 1st Black mayor."
This information was current as of the candidate's run for Mayor of Las Vegas in 2024.
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "Donna immigrated to the USA from Romania in 1991. She became a nurse in 1996 and a flight nurse in 2001, and in 2002, she founded Life Guard Int’l Air Ambulance in Las Vegas, NV, using airplanes as flying intensive care units. After Life Guard’s acquisition by AMR in 2017, Donna focused on integrating ground and air medical transportation for better patient outcomes; and today, Donna creates strategic approaches that enable organizations and individuals to reimagine their futures and thrive. As a faithful servant to her profession and community, Donna successfully lead multiple legislative efforts; served on Nevada State Board of Health, EMS Advisory Committee, on State of Nevada Crisis Standards of Care Committee; was President-elect for the Nevada Ambulance Association and Vice-President of the Nevada Nurses Association; held senior leadership positions in numerous FEMA initiated disaster responses; coordinated safe repatriation of numerous victims of Las Vegas’s October 1st mass shooting; and as one of the Southern Nevada’s EMS Leaders, she was instrumental in our response to COVID-19 crisis, and recovery efforts. Her contributions earned her many accolades, including Congressional Recognition for lifesaving efforts in rural Nevada, Ambassador of Peace by the Int’l Women’s Federation for World Peace; NV Woman-Owned Business of the Year, Community Achievement, Women of Distinction Awards, and was recognized as one of Las Vegas’s Top 100 Women of Influence."
This information was current as of the candidate's run for Mayor of Las Vegas in 2024.
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "I was born and raised in Las Vegas. I’m the daughter of a Mexican immigrant and mother of two. I lead a successful small business for 30+ years and and a dedicated Republican."
This information was current as of the candidate's run for Mayor of Las Vegas in 2024.
Incumbent: No
Political Office:
- Las Vegas City Council Ward 2 (Assumed office: 2019)
- Nevada State Assembly District 34 (2014-2016)
Biography: Seaman earned a bachelor's degree in urban studies from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Her professional experience includes founding and running day spas and creating lines of beauty products.
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Lynn Baird (Nonpartisan)
Sufficient affordable housing is a valley-wide concern. As such, I propose to create a task force comprised of council members from Las Vegas, North Las Vegas & Henderson; a Clark County commissioner; and representatives from housing organizations, developers and the Nevada Resort Association. Working together, I believe we can find solutions to our housing problem. Although each entity has needs and wants that must be considered, the greater good of the entire community must be our goal. Maintaining green space and a clean environment is critical. Having sufficient affordable housing is vital. Developers need to make a profit. I believe we have the money, resources and people in this valley to handle this concern as we work together.
Strengthening our youth is a priority. Working with CCSD, I intend to bring in quarterly speakers to motivate our youth. I intend to sponsor a monthly video competition at the high school level on topics such as pornography, violence and drugs. I intend to sponsor a public values and morality training program that will teach respect for the law and promote a sense of public conscience. I intend to promote academic excellence through a Mayor's Honor Roll, encourage academic improvement through an Improvement Roll, and digitally recognize stories of social and personal achievement. These programs will address the root causes of many of the problems we face.
Kara Jenkins (Nonpartisan)
We need to roll out the red carpet for our locals in the same way we do our guests.
Las Vegas knows how to rebound. Despite set-backs due to a global pandemic, Vegas is leading the nation in hospitality, gaming and now sports. It's time to celebrate us - the real us. Kara Jenkins represents the NEW, positive voice for our diverse city of innovators from all over the world. Kara is your nonpartisan candidate for mayor that will put Vegas locals first.
Donna Miller (Nonpartisan)
PROVEN LEADERSHIP, UNMATCHED EXPERIENCE. As a successful small business owner who built a multi-million-dollar air medical transport service from the ground up, using airplanes converted into flying ICUs to transport critically ill patients to higher levels of care, and as an executive leader of a large air and ground medical transportation corporation, who effectively led high-performance teams in a fast-paced environment, overseeing about 1,000 employees and managing 150 ambulances to respond to over 250,000 911 calls per year, I bring a level of adaptability, resilience, collaboration, and strategic decision-making skills unmatched by any of the other candidates.
RIGHT PERSON. RIGHT TIME: My background & experiences have uniquely prepared me to be THE RIGHT PERSON at THE RIGHT TIME to lead our community into a safer and stronger Las Vegas. My roles as a passionate nurse & first responder, successful small business owner, executive of both small & large organizations, tested &proven community lead, and active member of various local & state professional associations and Boards of Directors - have honed my skills in teamwork, collaboration, crisis management, and impactful decision-making—skills crucial for a successful Mayor. I am ready to bring the same commitment, dedication, and vigor that I have demonstrated in my past endeavors to the heart of our city’s government.
Deb Peck (Nonpartisan)
Mitigate homeless problem by creating a world class mental health facility to treat substance abuse and mental illness with transitional departments to aid their move to independent living and successful assimilation back into our population.
Small business is the heartbeat of the city and we need to make doing business an easier process. Too much regulation hinders small business growth.
Lynn Baird (Nonpartisan)
Kara Jenkins (Nonpartisan)
Donna Miller (Nonpartisan)
Deb Peck (Nonpartisan)
Lynn Baird (Nonpartisan)
Kara Jenkins (Nonpartisan)
Deb Peck (Nonpartisan)
Lynn Baird (Nonpartisan)
Kara Jenkins (Nonpartisan)
Donna Miller (Nonpartisan)
Deb Peck (Nonpartisan)
Lynn Baird (Nonpartisan)
Kara Jenkins (Nonpartisan)
The mayor is the CEO of her city and sits among council members to enact ordinances that impact our locals. She also sits on several boards to encourage economic vitality and a safe city that encourages residency and tourism.
The mayor is a nonpartisan seat, meant to keep neutral the everyday living challenges we all face in the city, regardless of politics. The traffic cones are orange - not Red or Blue. Affordable housing and living wages are shared interests. Knowing what our people need and being accessible are qualities needed at the local level and specifically, for the mayor's seat. National matters and rhetoric that the mayor has no jurisdiction over should be handled with great responsibility and emotional maturity. As elected officials, we are role models to responsible and transparent governing. We also must be on-call to answer to matters of security and public safety. An elected official leads by stepping up and sacrificing for her people - all of her people, even those that did not vote for her.
Donna Miller (Nonpartisan)
Deb Peck (Nonpartisan)
Lynn Baird (Nonpartisan)
Kara Jenkins (Nonpartisan)
Deb Peck (Nonpartisan)
Lynn Baird (Nonpartisan)
Kara Jenkins (Nonpartisan)
Donna Miller (Nonpartisan)
Deb Peck (Nonpartisan)
Lynn Baird (Nonpartisan)
Kara Jenkins (Nonpartisan)
Deb Peck (Nonpartisan)
Lynn Baird (Nonpartisan)
Kara Jenkins (Nonpartisan)
Donna Miller (Nonpartisan)
Deb Peck (Nonpartisan)
Lynn Baird (Nonpartisan)
Kara Jenkins (Nonpartisan)
Deb Peck (Nonpartisan)
Lynn Baird (Nonpartisan)
Kara Jenkins (Nonpartisan)
Deb Peck (Nonpartisan)
Lynn Baird (Nonpartisan)
Kara Jenkins (Nonpartisan)
Deb Peck (Nonpartisan)
Lynn Baird (Nonpartisan)
Kara Jenkins (Nonpartisan)
Deb Peck (Nonpartisan)
Lynn Baird (Nonpartisan)
Kara Jenkins (Nonpartisan)
Deb Peck (Nonpartisan)
Lynn Baird (Nonpartisan)
Kara Jenkins (Nonpartisan)
Donna Miller (Nonpartisan)
Deb Peck (Nonpartisan)
Lynn Baird (Nonpartisan)
Kara Jenkins (Nonpartisan)
Donna Miller (Nonpartisan)
Deb Peck (Nonpartisan)
Lynn Baird (Nonpartisan)
Donna Miller (Nonpartisan)
Deb Peck (Nonpartisan)
Lynn Baird (Nonpartisan)
Kara Jenkins (Nonpartisan)
Donna Miller (Nonpartisan)
Deb Peck (Nonpartisan)
Lynn Baird (Nonpartisan)
Kara Jenkins (Nonpartisan)
Donna Miller (Nonpartisan)
Deb Peck (Nonpartisan)
Lynn Baird (Nonpartisan)
Kara Jenkins (Nonpartisan)
Donna Miller (Nonpartisan)
Deb Peck (Nonpartisan)
Lynn Baird (Nonpartisan)
Kara Jenkins (Nonpartisan)
Donna Miller (Nonpartisan)
Deb Peck (Nonpartisan)
Lynn Baird (Nonpartisan)
Kara Jenkins (Nonpartisan)
Deb Peck (Nonpartisan)
Lynn Baird (Nonpartisan)
Kara Jenkins (Nonpartisan)
Donna Miller (Nonpartisan)
Deb Peck (Nonpartisan)
Lynn Baird (Nonpartisan)
Kara Jenkins (Nonpartisan)
Donna Miller (Nonpartisan)
Deb Peck (Nonpartisan)
Lynn Baird (Nonpartisan)
Kara Jenkins (Nonpartisan)
Donna Miller (Nonpartisan)
Deb Peck (Nonpartisan)
Campaign advertisements
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Cedric Crear
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Shelley Berkley
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Victoria Seaman
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Endorsements
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Election competitiveness
Polls
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Election spending
Campaign finance
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Satellite spending
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Satellite spending describes political spending not controlled by candidates or their campaigns; that is, any political expenditures made by groups or individuals that are not directly affiliated with a candidate. This includes spending by political party committees, super PACs, trade associations, and 501(c)(4) nonprofit groups.[15][16][17]
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Election context
Las Vegas mayoral election history
2019
See also: Mayoral election in Las Vegas, Nevada (2019)
Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Mayor of Las Vegas
The following candidates ran in the primary for Mayor of Las Vegas on April 2, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Carolyn Goodman (Nonpartisan) | 83.5 | 22,316 |
 | Phil Collins (Nonpartisan) | 5.3 | 1,417 | |
 | Amy Luciano (Nonpartisan) | 3.1 | 824 | |
 | Tina Alexander (Nonpartisan) | 2.9 | 786 | |
 | Mack Miller (Nonpartisan) | 2.3 | 616 | |
| Vance Sanders (Nonpartisan) | 2.0 | 529 | ||
 | Zachary Krueger (Nonpartisan) | 0.9 | 235 | |
| Total votes: 26,723 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Michael Moore (Nonpartisan)
Note: The general election was canceled after incumbent Carolyn Goodman won the position outright by receiving more than 50% of the votes cast in the primary election.
2015
The city of Las Vegas, Nevada, was initially scheduled to hold elections for mayor and city council on June 2, 2015. A primary election took place on April 7, 2015.[18] Because one candidate received more than 50 percent of the vote in the primary election, the general election was called off. The filing deadline for candidates who wished to run in this election was February 6, 2015.[19] Three of the six city council seats were up for election.
In the primary election for mayor, incumbent Carolyn Goodman defeated Stavros S. Anthony, Margaret Ann Coleman, Phil "LOL" Cory, Bruce Feher and Abdul H. Shabazz.[20][21]
| Mayor of Las Vegas, Primary Election, 2015 | |||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
 Carolyn Goodman Incumbent |
54.5% | 20,443 | |
| Stavros S. Anthony | 42% | 15,761 | |
| Phil "LOL" Cory | 2.5% | 955 | |
| Abdul H. Shabazz | 0.9% | 326 | |
| Total Votes | 37,485 | ||
| Source: Clark County, Nevada, "Official primary election results," accessed May 10, 2015 | |||
Note: Although Margaret Ann Coleman and Bruce Feher appeared on the official candidate list, they were not included on the official election results.
2011
In the 2011 general election for mayor of Las Vegas, Goodman defeated Chris Giunchigliani.
| Mayor of Las Vegas, 2011 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Carolyn Goodman |
60.5% | 33,104 | |
| Chris Giunchigliani | 39.5% | 21,601 | |
| Total Votes | 54,705 | ||
| Source: Clark County Elections - 2011 Official Results | |||
2024 battleground elections
- See also: Battlegrounds
This was a battleground election. Other 2024 battleground elections included:
- Arizona's 6th Congressional District election, 2024
- California's 22nd Congressional District election, 2024 (March 5 top-two primary)
- Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2024
Mayoral partisanship
Las Vegas has a Democratic mayor. As of October 2025, 66 mayors in the largest 100 cities by population are affiliated with the Democratic Party, 23 are affiliated with the Republican Party, one is affiliated with the Libertarian Party, three are independents, five identify as nonpartisan or unaffiliated, and two mayors' affiliations are unknown. Click here for a list of the 100 largest cities' mayors and their partisan affiliations.
Mayoral elections are officially nonpartisan in most of the nation's largest cities. However, many officeholders are affiliated with political parties. Ballotpedia uses one or more of the following sources to identify each officeholder's partisan affiliation: (1) direct communication from the officeholder, (2) current or previous candidacy for partisan office, or (3) identification of partisan affiliation by multiple media outlets.
About the city
- See also: Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is a city in Clark County, Nevada. As of 2020, its population was 641,903.
City government
- See also: Council-manager government
The city of Las Vegas uses a council-manager system. In this form of municipal government, an elected city council—which includes the mayor and serves as the city's primary legislative body—appoints a chief executive called a city manager to oversee day-to-day municipal operations and implement the council's policy and legislative initiatives.[22]
Demographics
The following table displays demographic data provided by the United States Census Bureau.
| Demographic Data for Las Vegas, Nevada | ||
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | Nevada | |
| Population | 641,903 | 3,104,614 |
| Land area (sq mi) | 141 | 109,859 |
| Race and ethnicity** | ||
| White | 58.5% | 62.1% |
| Black/African American | 12.1% | 9.3% |
| Asian | 6.7% | 8.3% |
| Native American | 1% | 1.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other (single race) | N/A | 10.8% |
| Multiple | 8.2% | 7.5% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 33.2% | 28.9% |
| Education | ||
| High school graduation rate | 85.3% | 86.9% |
| College graduation rate | 25.2% | 25.5% |
| Income | ||
| Median household income | $58,377 | $62,043 |
| Persons below poverty level | 14.9% | 12.8% |
| Source: population provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "Decennial Census" (2020). Other figures provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2015-2020). | ||
| **Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here. | ||
See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ 8 News Now, "3 leaders emerge in Las Vegas mayor’s race; most voters against funding A’s stadium," April 4, 2024
- ↑ Las Vegas Review-Journal, "End of Goodman era: Here are 15 candidates vying to be next Las Vegas’ mayor," March 23, 2024
- ↑ Las Vegas Review-Journal, "How much money have Las Vegas mayoral candidates raised?" May 15, 2024
- ↑ 3 News Las Vegas, "Las Vegas mayor gives final State of City address as Goodman family dynasty closes," January 12, 2024
- ↑ City Cast Las Vegas, "Steve Sebelius on the Mayoral Legacy of Oscar and Carolyn Goodman," April 22, 2024
- ↑ Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project, "Shelley Berkley," accessed May 14, 2024
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 KTNV 13 Las Vegas, "EXCLUSIVE: Former U.S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley announces plans to run for Las Vegas mayor," January 5, 2023
- ↑ Cedric Crear 2024 campaign website, "Cedric's Story," accessed May 14, 2024
- ↑ City Cast Las Vegas, "Mayoral Candidate Cedric Crear On Public Safety," May 6, 2024
- ↑ Las Vegas Review-Journal, "Cedric Crear says he is running for Las Vegas mayor," March 11, 2021
- ↑ Las Vegas Review-Journal, "Seaman declares bid for Las Vegas mayor, touts ‘keen ability’," February 9, 2023
- ↑ Victoria Seaman 2024 campaign website, "Issues," accessed May 14, 2024
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Las Vegas Sun, "Las Vegas vs. Clark County: There are differences between living in city limits and unincorporated county land," July 12, 2019
- ↑ This number does not include Santa Clarita, California. The members of the Santa Clarita City Council select one member as mayor each December.
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Outside Spending," accessed December 12, 2021
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Total Outside Spending by Election Cycle, All Groups," accessed December 12, 2021
- ↑ National Review.com, "Why the Media Hate Super PACs," December 12, 2021
- ↑ Clark County Nevada, "Election: Important Dates," accessed November 17, 2014
- ↑ Correspondence with City Clerk Beverly Bridges on November 17, 2014.
- ↑ City of Las Vegas, "Official 2015 Candidate List," accessed February 9, 2015
- ↑ Clark County Nevada, "Unofficial election results," accessed April 8, 2015
- ↑ City of Las Vegas, "Government," accessed October 21, 2014
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