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Monica Larson (Nevada)
2025 - Present
2029
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Monica Larson (also known as Doc) is a member of the Henderson City Council in Nevada, representing Ward II. She assumed office on January 7, 2025. Her current term ends in 2029.
Larson ran for election to the Henderson City Council to represent Ward II in Nevada. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Larson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Monica Larson was born in Chicago, Illinois. She earned an associate degree from the University of Phoenix in 2009, a bachelor's degree from Kaplan University in 2010, and a Ph.D. from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2015. Her career experience includes working as a psychologist.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: City elections in Henderson, Nevada (2024)
General election
General election for Henderson City Council Ward II
Monica Larson defeated incumbent Dan Shaw in the general election for Henderson City Council Ward II on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Monica Larson (Nonpartisan)  | 56.5 | 23,866 |
 | Dan Shaw (Nonpartisan) | 43.5 | 18,386 | |
| Total votes: 42,252 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Henderson City Council Ward II
Incumbent Dan Shaw and Monica Larson defeated Bristol Marunde in the primary for Henderson City Council Ward II on June 11, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dan Shaw (Nonpartisan) | 41.7 | 5,931 |
| ✔ | | Monica Larson (Nonpartisan) | 33.6 | 4,779 |
 | Bristol Marunde (Nonpartisan) | 24.8 | 3,530 | |
| Total votes: 14,240 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Larson in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Monica Larson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Larson's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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She has been a dedicated provider and supporter of public safety, mental health services, education,and advocacy for domestic violence victims, human trafficking victims, child exploitation victims, foster care youth, police, fire, first responders, veterans, the homeless and seniors.
Monica Larson has a plan for our public safety challenges, education, business revitalization, homelessness, veterans, seniors and ensuring all residents well being.
She is a caring professional, advocate, wife, mother and grandmother.- SHE CARES ABOUT WHAT IS IMPORTANT TO YOU ☑ Improve Public Safety Monica supports our police officers and all first responders. YOU deserve to feel and be safe in our community. Monica will work tirelessly to keep YOU, YOUR family and OUR businesses safe. Monica will ensure that public safety must be paced with responsible growth.
- ☑ Improve Education Monica cares about our children. She will work diligently for Henderson to have its own school district. YOU should be supported and empowered to make the best educational choices for YOUR children.
- ☑ Represent YOU Honestly & Ethically Monica will represent YOU with integrity and transparency. She will vote on YOUR behalf without conflicts of interest. Monica will listen to YOU and keep YOUR voice in mind with every decision that she makes.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Henderson City Council Ward II |
Officeholder Henderson City Council Ward II |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 29, 2024
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| Preceded by Dan Shaw |
Henderson City Council Ward II 2025-Present |
Succeeded by - |
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