2022 Henderson, Nevada mayoral election

2022 Henderson mayoral election

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Candidate Michelle Romero Frank Ficadenti Drew Dison Popular vote 43,311 7,453 6,388 Percentage 75.78% 13.04% 11.18%

Precinct results Romero:     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%     80–90% Write-ins     >90%      No votes

Mayor before election Debra March Democratic Elected mayor Michelle Romero Republican

The 2022 Henderson mayoral election was held on June 14, 2022, to elect the next mayor of Henderson, Nevada. Term-limited incumbent Democratic Mayor Debra March decided to run for the Nevada lieutenant gubernatorial election.

Republican Michelle Romero easily won the election. ^[1] The election was officially non-partisan.

Background

Due to a court ruling regarding the elections for the city council and mayor by the Nevada Supreme Court ^{[2] [3]} and changes to the law regarding all elections here statewide by the Nevada Legislature and Governor Steve Sisolak, March was not eligible to run for re-election in 2022 due to term limits. ^{[4] [5] [6]}

Candidates

• Drew Dison ^[7]
• Frank Ficadenti, businessman and veteran ^[7]
• Michelle Romero, Henderson City Councilwoman (2019–present) ^[7]

General election

Campaign

Romero was considered the heavy favorite, due to her massive fundraising advantage, having raised over $500,000 by the start of 2022, as well as having received several endorsements from well-known local politicians, such as incumbent mayor Debra March and County Commissioner and former mayor James B. Gibson. ^{[8] [9]}

Endorsements

Michelle Romero

Local officials

• James B. Gibson, Clark County Commissioner (2017–present), former Mayor of Henderson (1997–2009) ^[9] (Democratic)
• Debra March, mayor of Henderson (2017–present) ^[9] (Democratic)

State Senators

• Carrie A. Buck, State Senator from the 5th district (2020–present) ^[9]
• Joe Hardy, State Senator from the 12th district (2010–present) ^[9]
• Keith Pickard, State Senator from the 20th district (2018–present) ^[9]
• Michael Roberson, former State Senate Minority Leader and Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor in 2018 ^[9]

Results

Results ^[10]

Candidate		Votes	%
Michelle Romero		43,311	75.78%
Frank Ficadenti		7,453	13.04%
Drew Dison		6,388	11.18%
Total votes		57,152	100.00%

See also

• 2022 Nevada elections

References

1. Passoth, Kim (June 16, 2022). "Henderson, Boulder City elect new mayors; North Las Vegas race goes to runoff" . Retrieved July 1, 2024.
2. Dornan, Geoff. "Supreme Court says Reno council members can't run for mayor". www.nevadaappeal.com. Archived from the original on June 24, 2019. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
3. Chereb, Sandra. "Court won't reconsider Reno mayor term limit case". www.nevadaappeal.com. Archived from the original on June 24, 2019. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
4. "Nevada sees many new laws, but how will they affect you?". June 8, 2019.
5. "New local election law shifts term lengths, cuts costs for Southern Nevada cities – Las Vegas Sun Newspaper". lasvegassun.com. June 25, 2019.
6. "March can't run for re-election as Henderson mayor, Goodman to serve extra 18 months under bill moving municipal election dates". thenevadaindependent.com. June 7, 2019.
7. "Candidates tout public safety, community recreation in Henderson mayor race". Las Vegas Review-Journal. May 14, 2022. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
8. "Michelle Romero Raises Record-Shattering $500,000 Heading into the 2022 Election Year". January 4, 2022. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
9. "Supporters" . Retrieved January 19, 2023.
10. "Official Primary Election Results". Clark County. June 14, 2022. Retrieved January 19, 2023.