Municipal races: The Sun’s picks in Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas and Boulder City

Municipal races: The Sun’s picks in Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas and Boulder City Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026 | 2 a.m. The Sun has released its endorsements for the upcoming municipal elections across Southern Nevada. In Las Vegas, the paper backs Luke McCarthy for City Council Ward 2, opposing Shannon Nordstrom. For Municipal Court Judge Department 1, the Sun supports incumbent Matt Walker* over challenger Amanda Pellizzari. In Department 2 of the same court, Allycia Murphy receives the endorsement, facing Jessica Green. Moving to North Las Vegas, the Sun recommends Daniele Monroe‑Moreno for mayor, running against Scott Black. In Ward 1 of the city council, Esmeralda Villeda is the preferred candidate, with Sherry Strothers as the alternative. In Henderson, the incumbent mayor Michelle Romero* retains the Sun’s backing versus Hollie Chadwick. For City Council Ward III, Jennifer Atlas is endorsed, challenging incumbent Carrie Cox*. The Sun’s choice for Municipal Court Judge Department 1 is Gary Thompson, who runs against incumbent Alicia Albritton*. Finally, in Boulder City, the Sun endorses the returning mayor Joe Hardy* over Brent Foutz. For the at‑large city council seats (voters may select up to two), the paper backs incumbent Cokie Booth* and incumbent Steve Walton*. The remaining contenders are Chris Gatlin and Adam “AMERICAMAN” Schultheis. Read the full story at Las Vegas Sun →