Biography
Nancy Roecker is the Republican candidate for the Nevada State Assembly, District 12, in the November 3, 2026 general election, facing incumbent Max Carter II (D), whom she also faced in 2024.[1][2] According to Ballotpedia, her career experience includes working as a technology professional.[1]
Nancy Roecker earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri, St. Louis and a graduate degree from the University of Dallas.[1] In a 2024 Ballotpedia survey, she said she has been employed by technology companies throughout her career, entering the defense industry after graduating with a business degree, and that she works in the software industry assisting business leaders in operationalizing and growing their businesses.[3]
Roecker won the June 11, 2024 Republican primary for District 12, defeating Al Rojas, 59.8 percent to 40.2 percent.[1] She lost the 2024 general election to Max Carter II, 49.6 percent to 50.4 percent.[1] The June 9, 2026 Republican primary was canceled, and she advanced to the general election without appearing on the primary ballot.[1]
In a 2026 Ballotpedia survey, Roecker described herself as a mother, grandmother and community leader with more than 20 years of experience helping businesses grow, modernize and compete.[3] She listed cost of living, smart growth and quality healthcare as her key campaign messages, and said she would oppose new taxes, including a state income tax.[3]
- 1.Nancy Roecker - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Nevada State Assembly elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Nancy Roecker - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026) · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Nevada Assembly District 12
Nancy Roecker is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Nevada Assembly District 12 as R. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.