Attorney Shannon Nordstrom has declared victory in the race for the Ward 2 seat on the Las Vegas City Council, one of the closest local contests on the Nov. 3 ballot, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported Sunday evening.
Fewer than 200 votes separated Nordstrom and firefighter Luke McCarthy as of Sunday, according to the Review-Journal. The Nevada Independent reported that Nordstrom led by 139 votes as of Friday and that McCarthy conceded Friday evening, saying Nordstrom had built a strong coalition and run a great race.
The race
McCarthy had the endorsement of Mayor Shelley Berkley and the Las Vegas City Council, according to the Nevada Independent. Nordstrom thanked her volunteers and the election workers who processed ballots. During the campaign, the Ward 2 candidates were asked about e-bikes, homelessness and the city budget.
Results stay unofficial until they are canvassed and certified. Nevada has no automatic recount threshold; a candidate can request a recount, according to the Nevada Independent.
What it means for locals and visitors
A City Council member votes on zoning, development, city spending and neighborhood projects, so a race this close shows how much every ballot counts in local elections. Ward 2 residents can expect a new voice on the council once the results are certified. Official election information is on the City of Las Vegas elections page linked below.
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