Matt Lay
Matt Lay is running in a special election for the Department 2 judge of the Las Vegas Municipal Court in Nevada. Lay is on the ballot in the special primary on June 9, 2026.[source]
Elections
2026
See also: City elections in Las Vegas, Nevada (2026)
General election
The primary will occur on June 9, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Nonpartisan primary
Special Nonpartisan primary election for Las Vegas Municipal Court Department 2
Jessica Green (Nonpartisan), Matt Lay (Nonpartisan), and Allycia Murphy (Nonpartisan) are running in the special primary for Las Vegas Municipal Court Department 2 on June 9, 2026.
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Campaign themes
2026
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Campaign website
Lay's campaign website stated the following:
Matt’s Priorities
Leading with Smarter Justice
Expanding successful programs to address the root causes of crime, ensuring accountability while focusing on treatment and recovery for defendants with mental health and substance use challenges.
Boosting Public Safety through Specialization
Enhancing the effectiveness of specialty courts to reduce recidivism and help individuals become stable, productive citizens, making the community safer.
Modernizing Court Efficiency
Applying proven experience in developing innovative policies and strategies to make the court system more efficient, effective, and fair for all citizens.
— Matt Lay's campaign website (March 15, 2026)
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Las Vegas Municipal Court Department 2 |
Footnotes
Federal courts:
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of Nevada • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of Nevada
State courts:
Nevada Supreme Court • Nevada Court of Appeals • Nevada District Courts • Nevada Justice Courts
State resources:
Courts in Nevada • Nevada judicial elections • Judicial selection in Nevada
