Carrie Ann Buck is a Republican Nevada State Senator representing District 5 in Clark County. Born on July 19, 1971, she grew up on a small farm, working soybean fields and selling sweet corn door-to-door, instilling values of hard work and self-reliance. As a conservative fighter and educator, she has transformed low-performing schools, led the Pinecrest Academy charter school network as president of the Pinecrest Foundation, and advocates for Nevada families, school choice, and restoring the American Dream. Notable achievements include flipping her state Senate seat red in 2020 by a five-percentage point swing and widening the margin to seven points in 2024 despite it being a Democratic stronghold; she currently serves on the Senate Committee on Finance. In 2025, she ran a grassroots congressional campaign for Nevada's District 1, outraising the Democratic incumbent without self-funding.

Education and Political Experience

• Education and Career: Dr. Buck is an educator, professor, and former principal who turned one of Nevada’s lowest-performing schools into one of the state’s best, boosting student attendance, English and math proficiency, and parent participation; she serves as an adjunct professor for doctoral and master’s courses at Touro University and a field placement supervisor at the University of Phoenix.
• Political Experience: Elected to the Nevada State Senate for District 5 in 2020, assuming office that year; known for her "truly grassroots" approach, with strong fundraising from thousands of small donors.