Justice Courts in Nevada hear misdemeanors, hold preliminary hearings and render judgement in small civil cases and eviction matters. In Department 5, Madilyn Cole is challenging incumbent Cynthia Cruz.
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In Las Vegas Justice Court Department 8, Nancy Bernstein faces Amy Ferreira. Both contenders are eminently qualified.
One state Senate race that could be close enough to help determine whether Republicans will be neutered next session is in District 11, where incumbent Dallas Harris faces Lori Rogich.
District 5 in the Henderson area.
Two state Senate seats could tilt the scales.
In District B, incumbent Democrat Marilyn Kirkpatrick faces Libertarian Jesse Welsh, who is running a stealth campaign.
An open seat in District C features the lone competitive commission race. Democrat Shannon Bilbray-Axelrod faces Republican April Becker.
In Family Court Department N, incumbent Paul M. Gaudet faces public defender Kerri Maxey, who has dealt with juvenile cases for most of her 15-year career.
Newly appointed judge has two challengers.
Incumbent faces challenge from long-time attorney.
In District B, Lydia Dominguez is running against Eileen Eady for a seat on the school board.
In District C, school board president Evelyn Garcia Morales seeks r-eelection against Tameka Henry, a product of the district and mother of four.
Lorena Biassotti, a former stay-at-home mom and Spanish teacher, is running against substitute teacher Kamilah Bywaters in District E.