2022 Henderson mayoral election

The 2022 Henderson mayoral election was held on June 14, 2022 to elect the mayor of Henderson, Nevada. It saw the election of Michelle Romero.

Henderson mayoral election, 2022
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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%

Mayor before election

Debra March

Elected Mayor

Michelle Romero

Background edit

Due to a court ruling regarding the elections for the city council and mayor by the Nevada Supreme Court[1][2] and changes to the law regarding all elections here statewide by the Nevada Legislature and Governor Steve Sisolak, March is not eligible to run for re-election in 2022 due to term limits.[3][4][5]

Candidates edit

  • Michelle Romero, Henderson City Councilwoman (2019–present)[6]
  • Frank Ficadenti, businessman and veteran[6]
  • Drew Dison[6]

General election edit

Campaign edit

Romero was considered the heavy favorite, due to her massive fundraising advantage, raising over $500,000 by the start of 2022, as well as several endorsements from well-known local politicians, such as incumbent mayor Debra March and County Commissioner and former mayor James B. Gibson.[7][8]

Endorsements edit

Michelle Romero
Local officials
State Senators

Results edit

Results[9]
Candidate Votes %
Michelle Romero 43,311 75.78
Frank Ficadenti 7,453 13.04
Drew Dison 6,388 11.18
Total votes 57,152

References edit

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Nevada sees many new laws, but how will they affect you?". June 8, 2019.
  4. ^ "New local election law shifts term lengths, cuts costs for Southern Nevada cities – Las Vegas Sun Newspaper". lasvegassun.com. June 25, 2019.
  5. ^ "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.
  6. ^ a b c "Candidates tout public safety, community recreation in Henderson mayor race". Las Vegas Review-Journal. May 14, 2022. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
  7. ^ "Michelle Romero Raises Record-Shattering $500,000 Heading into the 2022 Election Year". January 4, 2022. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
  8. ^ a b c d e f g "Supporters". Retrieved January 19, 2023.
  9. ^ "Official Primary Election Results". Clark County. June 14, 2022. Retrieved January 19, 2023.