Carrie
Ann Buck
Republican Nevada state senator and 2026 congressional candidate for Nevada's 1st District
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- 15
- positions
- 12
- endorsements
- 34
Background
Carrie Ann Buck (born 1971, Sioux City, Iowa) is a Republican Nevada state senator representing District 5, first elected in November 2020, and currently serving as a candidate for Nevada's 1st Congressional District in the November 2026 general election. She holds a B.S. in Elementary Education from Montana State University (1995), a master's in Administration and Supervision from the University of Phoenix (1998), and a doctorate in Organizational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University (2006). 2
Before entering politics, Buck built a career in education, including roles as a classroom teacher, English-language-learner instructor, school principal at C.T. Sewell Elementary School, and lead principal/executive director of Pinecrest Academy. She also served as president of the Pinecrest Foundation and as an adjunct professor at Touro University. 2
Buck was elected to the Nevada Senate in 2020 and served as Assistant Minority Leader in 2023. She announced her campaign for Congress on August 5, 2025, and won the Republican primary for Nevada's 1st Congressional District in June 2026, according to results reported by The New York Times and The Nevada Independent. 4121415
She is not the incumbent in the congressional race; the current representative for Nevada's 1st Congressional District is Dina Titus. Buck's campaign emphasizes public safety, her background in education, and service to Nevada families. 23516
At a glance
- Party
- Republican
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 1, Nevada
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Nevada State Senator, District 5
- Website
- carriebuckforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Date unknownendorsementBuck receives Trump endorsement and is included in NRCC's 'MAGA Majority' program
Buck has received President Donald Trump's endorsement and been included in the NRCC's 'MAGA Majority' program. The sources reviewed did not establish the specific dates of those actions.
Carrie Buck is the GOP's dream congressional candidate. Can she ... · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 11newsDistrict 1 race context: Cook rates seat 'Likely Democrat' but Buck's fundraising draws national attention
The Deseret News noted Buck's fundraising distinction and the broader Nevada political landscape. The Nevada Independent's profile described the district as 'Likely Democrat' under Cook Political Report ratings, with Democrats outnumbering Republicans in the district.
Nevada could buck the blue wave. Here's how · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 2debateKLAS 8 News NOW debate proposal lapses without Buck and Titus agreeing to debate
The Nevada Independent reported that KLAS 8 News NOW had proposed debates in three Las Vegas-area districts, but its scheduling deadline passed without both candidates agreeing. Spokespeople for both Titus and Buck did not answer questions about whether they wanted to debate.
Aaron Ford gets seven-figure boost from outside group in Nevada ... · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 1newsBuck and NRCC launch 'Getting Hosed' ad attacking Titus over gas tax record and energy investments
A new ad attributed to the NRCC and Buck attacked Titus over her past support for higher gasoline taxes and her personal investments in utility companies, according to the Nevada Globe.
GETTING HOSED: Carrie Buck Ad Hammers Dina Titus ... · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 27newsNevada Independent profiles Buck as 'GOP's dream candidate' who has outraised Titus three consecutive quarters
The Nevada Independent reported that Buck had outraised incumbent Dina Titus for three consecutive quarters, calling her the only Republican challenger in the country to do so. The district is rated 'Likely Democrat' by Cook Political Report and Democrats outnumber Republicans in the district. Buck discussed education, tax breaks, energy, housing, and immigration, saying 'I love tax breaks' and 'nuclear is the next solution.'
Carrie Buck is the GOP's dream congressional candidate. Can she ... · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jul 15filingFEC filings through June 30 show Buck raised ~$1.92M, outpacing incumbent Titus
Campaign-finance summaries based on FEC filings put Buck's receipts at about $1.92 million, spending at about $1.26 million, and cash on hand at about $654,000, compared to Titus's roughly $1.54 million raised and $1.34 million cash on hand.
Nevada's 1st District Race 2026: Who's Running (NV-1) · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 9newsCarrie Buck wins Republican primary in Nevada's 1st Congressional District with 78.2% of the vote
Buck secured the Republican nomination for Nevada's 1st Congressional District, winning 78.2% of the primary vote. The general-election field also includes nonpartisan candidates.
Carrie Buck (R) – NV-01 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Nevada Veterans Association organizationListed in iVoterGuide's endorsement listings for Buck; no endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
- IMPAC/Henderson Chamber of Commerce organizationListed in iVoterGuide's endorsement listings for Buck; no endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
- Nevada Senate Republicans organizationListed in iVoterGuide's endorsement listings for Buck; no endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
- Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce organizationListed in iVoterGuide's endorsement listings for Buck; no endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
- Morning in Nevada PAC organizationListed in iVoterGuide's endorsement listings for Buck; no endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
- National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund organizationListed in iVoterGuide's endorsement listings for Buck; no endorsement date provided. Source notes some entries are 'reported by candidate.' ivoterguide.com
- Nevada Association of Public Safety Officers organizationListed in iVoterGuide's endorsement listings for Buck; no endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
- Las Vegas Metro Police Managers and Supervisors Association organizationListed in iVoterGuide's endorsement listings for Buck; no endorsement date provided. Also referenced in the association's 2026 primary endorsement PDF (source 17). ivoterguide.com
- Keystone Corporation organizationListed in iVoterGuide's endorsement listings for Buck; no endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
- Las Vegas Police Protective Association organizationListed in iVoterGuide's endorsement listings for Buck; no endorsement date provided. Also appears in source 15 (Las Vegas Police Protective Association endorsements page, accessed October 12, 2026). ivoterguide.com
- Robin Titus, Nevada legislator officialListed on Buck's campaign endorsement page (updated October 8, 2026); individual endorsement date not stated. carriebuckforcongress.com · Oct 8, 2026
- Tom Emmer, House Majority Whip officialListed on Buck's campaign endorsement page (updated October 8, 2026); individual endorsement date not stated. carriebuckforcongress.com · Oct 8, 2026
- Public Safety Alliance of Nevada organizationListed on Buck's campaign page (updated October 8, 2026). The Las Vegas Metro Police Managers and Supervisors Association's 2026 primary endorsement PDF lists Buck for Congress and identifies the association as a member of the Alliance. carriebuckforcongress.com · Oct 8, 2026
- Jeff Stone, Nevada legislator officialListed on Buck's campaign endorsement page (updated October 8, 2026); individual endorsement date not stated. carriebuckforcongress.com · Oct 8, 2026
- Flemming Larsen, former NV-01 candidate officialListed on Buck's campaign endorsement page (updated October 8, 2026); individual endorsement date not stated. carriebuckforcongress.com · Oct 8, 2026
- Mike Johnson, Speaker of the House officialListed on Buck's campaign endorsement page (updated October 8, 2026); individual endorsement date not stated. carriebuckforcongress.com · Oct 8, 2026
- Lisa Krasner, Nevada legislator officialListed on Buck's campaign endorsement page (updated October 8, 2026); individual endorsement date not stated. carriebuckforcongress.com · Oct 8, 2026
- Mark Robertson, former NV-01 Republican nominee officialListed on Buck's campaign endorsement page (updated October 8, 2026); individual endorsement date not stated. carriebuckforcongress.com · Oct 8, 2026
- Erven (Erv) Nelson, former Assemblyman officialListed on Buck's campaign endorsement page (updated October 8, 2026); individual endorsement date not stated. carriebuckforcongress.com · Oct 8, 2026
- Ira Hansen, Nevada legislator officialListed on Buck's campaign endorsement page (updated October 8, 2026); individual endorsement date not stated. carriebuckforcongress.com · Oct 8, 2026
- Joe Hardy, Boulder City mayor officialListed on Buck's campaign endorsement page (updated October 8, 2026); individual endorsement date not stated. carriebuckforcongress.com · Oct 8, 2026
- Lisa McClain, House Conference Chair officialListed on Buck's campaign endorsement page (updated October 8, 2026); individual endorsement date not stated. carriebuckforcongress.com · Oct 8, 2026
- Lori Rogich, Nevada legislator officialListed on Buck's campaign endorsement page (updated October 8, 2026); individual endorsement date not stated. carriebuckforcongress.com · Oct 8, 2026
- Jim Seebock, Henderson City Councilman officialListed on Buck's campaign endorsement page (updated October 8, 2026); individual endorsement date not stated. carriebuckforcongress.com · Oct 8, 2026
- Joe Lombardo, Nevada Governor officialListed on Buck's campaign endorsement page (updated October 8, 2026); individual endorsement date not stated. Also identified as a Buck endorser in a June 5, 2026 news report. carriebuckforcongress.com · Oct 8, 2026
- John C. Steinbeck, Nevada legislator officialListed on Buck's campaign endorsement page (updated October 8, 2026); individual endorsement date not stated. carriebuckforcongress.com · Oct 8, 2026
- Stavros Anthony, Lieutenant Governor of Nevada officialListed on Buck's campaign endorsement page (updated October 8, 2026); individual endorsement date not stated. carriebuckforcongress.com · Oct 8, 2026
- Melissa R. Hardy, Nevada Assemblymember officialListed on Buck's campaign endorsement page (updated October 8, 2026); individual endorsement date not stated. carriebuckforcongress.com · Oct 8, 2026
- Steve Scalise, House Majority Leader officialListed on Buck's campaign endorsement page (updated October 8, 2026); individual endorsement date not stated. carriebuckforcongress.com · Oct 8, 2026
- John Ellison, Nevada legislator officialListed on Buck's campaign endorsement page (updated October 8, 2026); individual endorsement date not stated. carriebuckforcongress.com · Oct 8, 2026
- Sue Lowden, RNC committeewoman officialListed on Buck's campaign endorsement page (updated October 8, 2026); individual endorsement date not stated. carriebuckforcongress.com · Oct 8, 2026
- Donald Trump, President of the United States officialNRCC announced Trump's 'Complete and Total Endorsement' on April 14, 2026. nrcc.org · Apr 14, 2026
- Winning for Women Action Fund organizationA March 26, 2026 Nevada Globe article reports Winning for Women announced its endorsement. Also listed on Buck's campaign page (updated October 8, 2026). thenevadaglobe.com · Mar 26, 2026
- Maggie's List organizationMaggie's List announced its endorsement on March 23, 2026. maggieslist.org · Mar 23, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $1.92M
- Spent
- $1.26M
- Cash on hand
- $654K
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6NV01331(opens in a new tab)
Sources 15
- [1] Nevada could buck the blue wave. Here's how(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [2] Carrie Ann Buck - Voter Guide(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [3] Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [4] Nevada's 1st District Race 2026: Who's Running (NV-1)(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [5] Aaron Ford gets seven-figure boost from outside group in Nevada ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [6] Estas son las posturas de las candidatas al 1.er Distrito ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [7] GETTING HOSED: Carrie Buck Ad Hammers Dina Titus ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [8] Carrie Buck (R) – NV-01 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
- [9] Carrie Buck is the GOP's dream congressional candidate. Can she ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
- [10] Carrie Ann Buck(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
- [11] Here's where the candidates stand on the issues in Nevada's 1st Congressional District - The Nevada Independent(opens in a new tab) Sep 10, 2026
- [12] As the wife of a police officer, public safety isn't abstract to ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 31, 2026
- [13] 🚨 President Trump Endorses Carrie Buck for Congress(opens in a new tab) Apr 14, 2026
- [14] WOMEN BACK BUCK: National Group Targets Nv-01 as Top Flip Opportunity - Nevada Globe(opens in a new tab) Mar 26, 2026
- [15] Momentum Builds: Maggie's List Adds 8 to Growing 2026 Endorsement List - Maggie's List(opens in a new tab) Mar 23, 2026