Henderson councilwoman faces election challenge amid ongoing felony case

By: Michael Lyle

Outlets: Nevada Current

Published: October 2, 2026

Words: 859

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago


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Henderson City Councilwoman Carrie Cox, who among a flurry of scandals is facing a criminal investigation, is at risk of being unseated this November by Jennifer Atlas, a nonprofit government affairs director.

Cox, who has represented Ward 3 since 2022, was indicted last year on a felony charge for monitoring or attempting to monitor a private conversation. The category D felony could carry a 1-to-4-year sentence.

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