Las Vegas City Council, Ward 2
November 3, 2026 · Las Vegas city, Nevada · City · general
How do we calculate vote impact?
Vote impact = representation (how much weight one vote carries here, the smaller the district's population, the higher the representation) + decisiveness (how likely this race is to be close, based on past results and number of candidates).
Representation: Low · 0 out of 100
This district is large for its type, so each vote is a smaller slice of the outcome. About 660,400 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(660,400 ÷ 660,400) ÷ ln(660,400 ÷ 16) = 0, comparing cities and towns in NV (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: Unknown
No past results for this contest yet.
Low representation + unknown decisiveness → Below average vote impact.
Some data is missing, so this rating is based on partial information and capped at "High".
City Council Member is responsible for:
- Passing city laws, called ordinances
- Approving the city budget
- Overseeing city departments and services
- Representing residents' concerns at city hall
Affected Areas: Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control, Housing Affordability, Social Programs and Welfare, Civil Rights, Public Infrastructure
Candidates
Luke McCarthy
Nonpartisan · declared
Luke McCarthy is a candidate for Las Vegas City Council, Ward 2, in the November 2026 general election. A veteran firefighter, he advanced from the June 2026 nonpartisan primary.
Shannon Nordstrom
Nonpartisan · declared
Shannon Nordstrom is a candidate for Las Vegas City Council, Ward 2, in the November 2026 general election. An attorney, she advanced from the June 2026 nonpartisan primary.
Election sources
Source: ballotpedia.org
Source: thenevadaindependent.com