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Carrie Buck

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NV-01 Republican nominee?

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JUN 10, 2026

Primary Election

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Overview

Current roleState Senator

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican

Age55 years old (Jul 19, 1971)

GenderFemale

LocationNevada

BackgroundEducator

EducationMontana State University — B.S., Elementary Education (1995)

Notable personal detailsCarrie Ann Buck is a Republican Nevada state senator representing Senate District 5, first elected in 2020. She previously worked in education, including as an English Language Learner (ELL) teacher and school administrator, and has been involved with education-focused nonprofit work. In the 2026 cycle, she filed as a Republican candidate for U.S. House in Nevada’s 1st congressional district (NV-01).

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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.

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.

News

AINews Summary

Last updatedJul 15, 2026

Carrie Buck won Nevada’s 1st Congressional District Republican primary, making her the GOP nominee in the race. The result came as Donald Trump-backed candidates were performing strongly across several state primaries. Earlier coverage also noted Trump’s broader effort to boost Republicans in Nevada ahead of the 2026 midterms.

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Articles

RGReno Gazette-Journal2 months ago