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District Court Judge, Department 17

Unofficial result: Won — Jennifer Schwartz (Nonpartisan)

Source: elections.clarkcountynv.gov

Clark County, Nevada
My vote power: Average

What does this office do?

  • Deciding trials in the county
  • Ruling on evidence and setting sentences in criminal cases
  • Deciding family, probate, and civil disputes

Affects: Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties, Housing Affordability,

Candidates:

Nonpartisan

Jake Villani is a Las Vegas native and Clark County prosecutor with more than 10 years of experience, including three in the Special Victims Unit. He calls himself fair, efficient and tough on crime.

Records: Legal Competence 1 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 1 against

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

Jennifer Schwartz has been a Clark County district judge since 2023. A lifelong Las Vegan and first-generation U.S. citizen, she says she aims to be prepared, respectful and efficient in court.

Source: clarkcountynv.gov