NV-01 Republican nominee?
23dHigh ImpactCarrie Buck is now the front-runner at 92%, with an 87.0-point lead.
92%
High Impact23d
Carrie Buck
92%
Carrie Buck is now the front-runner at 92%, with an 87.0-point lead.
Republican
Carrie Buck
NV-01 Republican nominee?
$1.1K
JUN 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleState Senator
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
Age54 years old (Jul 19, 1971)
GenderFemale
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LocationNevada
BackgroundEducator
EducationMontana State University — B.S., Elementary Education (1995)
Notable personal detailsCarrie Ann Buck is an American educator and politician serving as a Republican member of the Nevada Senate (District 5). She has worked in education as a teacher and school principal and has led the Pinecrest Foundation. In 2025 she filed as a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Nevada’s 1st Congressional District (NV-01) for the 2026 election cycle.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Carrie Buck supports lowering taxes and pro-growth economic policies and has promoted tax incentives such as tax credits for charter school donors. Her campaign messaging for a U.S. House run includes promises to lower taxes and create jobs. Her legislative background shows sponsorship of tax-credit proposals tied to education policy and service on revenue-related committees.
Healthcare
Supports improving access by increasing Medicaid reimbursement rates to encourage provider participation, while opposing state adoption of federally negotiated drug price caps and expresses concern about price caps' broader impacts. Positions emphasize targeted state-level changes rather than large-scale public coverage expansions like Medicare for All or a public option.
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Immigration & Border
Carrie Buck has supported legislation aimed at strengthening border and immigration enforcement at the state/federal level and voted in favor of a special-session Nevada Senate bill addressing border/immigration measures. Her public campaign website does not list a detailed immigration policy page.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Carrie Buck voted with Democrats in the Nevada Senate to advance legislation that would strengthen and codify protections for abortion patients and shield in-state providers and out-of-state patients from out-of-state prosecution. Her voting record includes supporting measures to protect out-of-state abortion seekers and preserve existing abortion protections in Nevada. These actions indicate support for access to abortion with statutory protections rather than support for strict bans.
Climate & Energy
Carrie Ann Buck has no prominent campaign climate platform on her campaign site; her record as a Nevada state senator shows generally low pro-conservation scores and endorsements/donations from business and utility-aligned groups. Her legislative and advocacy alignment indicates a preference for market- and business-friendly energy policies rather than aggressive emissions regulations or Green New Deal–style measures.
Public Safety & Guns
Carrie Buck identifies as a concealed-carry permit holder, says she will not support measures that she views as infringing on the right to bear arms, and has proposed allowing concealed carry for school officials as a school-safety measure. Her stated positions emphasize protecting gun ownership rights while addressing school safety through expanded carry rather than additional restrictions.
Latest Insights
NV-01 Republican nominee?
1dBuck’s primary win is now confirmed, and the contract is already pinned near 99%, so the main trader relevance is that the market has effectively fully repriced the nomination outcome ahead of the November race against Dina Titus.
99%
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJun 12, 2026
Carrie Buck won the Republican primary for Nevada’s 1st Congressional District, putting her in position for the general election. Her win was part of a broader sweep by Donald Trump-endorsed candidates in Nevada primary races. Earlier coverage had focused on the state’s June 9 primary and the broader GOP push in Nevada ahead of the midterms.
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Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$934.2K
$700.7K
$467.1K
$233.6K
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2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$934.2K
$369.0K
$565.2K
$37.7K
Source: FEC
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