2022 North Las Vegas mayoral election facts for kids
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The 2022 North Las Vegas mayoral election was held on November 8, 2022. This election was to choose the next mayor for the city of North Las Vegas, Nevada. The previous mayor, John Jay Lee, decided not to run again. Instead, he ran for Governor of Nevada, but he did not win that race.
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What is a Mayor?
A mayor is like the main leader of a city. They help make important decisions about how the city is run. This includes things like city services, budgets, and making sure the community is a good place to live. In North Las Vegas, the mayor works with the city council to guide the city.
Why Was This Election Special?
In 2017, the former mayor, John Jay Lee, was re-elected with a lot of votes. He was a member of the Democratic Party. Later, he changed his political party to the Republican Party. He then decided to try and become the Governor of Nevada instead of staying mayor. Because he wasn't running again, the mayor's job was "open." This meant many people had a chance to become the new mayor of North Las Vegas.
Who Ran for Mayor?
Many people wanted to become the new mayor. Here are the candidates who ran:
Candidates Who Made It to the Final Election
- Pamela Goynes-Brown: She was already a city councilor in North Las Vegas. A city councilor helps make decisions for the city, similar to a mayor.
- Pat Spearman: She was a state senator for the 1st district in Nevada. A state senator helps make laws for the entire state.
Candidates Who Ran in the First Round (Primary)
These candidates did not get enough votes in the first round to move on to the final election:
- Jesse Addison III: A veteran from the U.S. Navy.
- Nathan Atkins: A veteran from the U.S. Army and a business owner.
- Gary Bouchard
- Laura Perkins: A university regent, which means she helps manage a university system.
- Robert Taylor: A small business owner.
Who Decided Not to Run?
- John Jay Lee: The current mayor decided not to run for mayor again. He chose to run for Governor of Nevada instead.
The First Round: Primary Election
Before the main election, there was a "primary election." This is like a first round where many candidates run. The top two candidates with the most votes then move on to the final election.
Primary Election Results
In the primary election, voters chose their favorite candidate.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pamela Goynes-Brown | 9,762 | 36.91 | |
| Pat Spearman | 4,526 | 17.11 | |
| Robert Taylor | 3,707 | 14.02 | |
| Nathan Atkins | 3,374 | 12.76 | |
| Jesse Addison III | 1,851 | 7.00 | |
| Gary Bouchard | 1,743 | 6.59 | |
| Laura Perkins | 1,485 | 5.61 | |
| Total votes | 26,448 | 100.00 | |
After the primary election, Pamela Goynes-Brown and Pat Spearman received the most votes. They were the two candidates who moved on to the final general election.
The Final Election: General Election
The general election was held on November 8, 2022. In this election, voters chose between Pamela Goynes-Brown and Pat Spearman to be the next mayor of North Las Vegas.
General Election Results
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pamela Goynes-Brown | 40,105 | 65.71 | |
| Pat Spearman | 20,928 | 34.29 | |
| Total votes | 61,033 | 100.00 | |
Pamela Goynes-Brown won the election with 65.71% of the votes. This means she became the new mayor of North Las Vegas.
