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Candidate for U.S. Representative, Nevada District 1

Carrie Buck

Republican

Carrie Buck is a former teacher and school principal who led the Pinecrest Academy charter school network and has served in the Nevada Senate since 2020. Her campaign centers on schools and what she calls parents' rights, border security, police funding, no tax on tips and federal spending.

Current or most recent role
Nevada State Senator, District 5 (since 2020)
Hometown
Henderson

Why they say you should vote for them

The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.

  • Says she has "fought to turn around failing schools, empower parents, and bring real accountability to government."[1]
  • Points to her record as a principal who turned one of Nevada's lowest-performing schools into one of its best and then expanded Pinecrest Academy into a network of schools.[2]
  • Says she will fight for Nevada's families, "restore the American Dream" and help President Trump "make Washington work for us again."[2],[3]

Background

  • State Senator, District 5 (Assistant Minority Leader, 2023), Nevada Senate · 2020–present[4]
  • President and Executive Director, Pinecrest Foundation[4],[5]
  • Principal, Pinecrest Academy (charter school), Henderson · 2014–[5]
  • Principal (Milken Educator Award recipient), C.T. Sewell Elementary School, Henderson · 2005–2014[2],[5]
  • Teacher, Clark County schools · 1996–[2],[5]

Education

  • Doctorate, Organizational Leadership, Nova Southeastern University[4]
  • Master's, Administration and Supervision, University of Phoenix[4]
  • B.S., Elementary Education, Montana State University[4]

Where they stand

  • Education
    Says she will protect parents' rights in education.[2]
  • Immigration
    Says she will work to "secure the border."[2]
  • Public Safety
    Says she supports fully funding police.[2]
  • Taxes
    Says she will work to "ensure tips are never taxed."[2]
  • Budget & Spending
    Says she will work with the president to hold Washington accountable for every taxpayer dollar.[2]

Voting record

Carrie Buck has not held an office with a recorded voting record. See Background and Where they stand.

In their words

“Nothing in life is given and everything is earned.”

Campaign website biography[2]

“I've fought to turn around failing schools, empower parents, and bring real accountability to government.”

Campaign announcement on X, August 5, 2025[1]

Sources

  1. Nevada state senator Carrie Buck challenges Rep. Dina Titus for congressional seat, KTNV Channel 13 Las Vegas, August 5, 2025
  2. About Carrie, Carrie Buck for Congress
  3. Carrie Buck for Congress, Carrie Buck for Congress
  4. Senator Carrie Ann Buck, Nevada Legislature
  5. Carrie Buck (politician), Wikipedia

Photo: Official portrait, Nevada Legislature (Official state government portrait).

Last reviewed October 10, 2026. Spot an error or something missing? Report a correction.

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