Nevada Supreme Court elections, 2026
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The terms of two Nevada Supreme Court justices will expire on January 3, 2027. The two seats are up for nonpartisan election on November 3, 2026. The primary is June 9, 2026. The filing deadline was January 16, 2026.
Candidates and results
Seat B
General election
General election for Nevada Supreme Court Seat B
Incumbent Kris Pickering is running in the general election for Nevada Supreme Court Seat B on November 3, 2026.
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 | Kris Pickering (Nonpartisan) | |
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Nonpartisan primary election
The primary election was canceled. Incumbent Kris Pickering advanced from the primary for Nevada Supreme Court Seat B.
Seat D
General election
General election for Nevada Supreme Court Seat D
Incumbent Douglas Herndon is running in the general election for Nevada Supreme Court Seat D on November 3, 2026.
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 | Douglas Herndon (Nonpartisan) | |
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Nonpartisan primary election
The primary election was canceled. Incumbent Douglas Herndon advanced from the primary for Nevada Supreme Court Seat D.
Voting information
- See also: Voting in Nevada
About the Nevada Supreme Court
- See also: Nevada Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of Nevada is the court of last resort in the state of Nevada. The court reviews appeals from the district courts and assigns cases to the Nevada Court of Appeals. Nevada's three-judge court of appeals was established in January 2015. Before that time, the supreme court heard all appeals in the state.[1] The supreme court hears cases in Carson City and Las Vegas.[2]
Political composition
This is the political composition of the court heading into the 2026 election.
| ■ Linda M. Bell | Elected in 2022 | |
| ■ Kris Pickering | Elected in 2008 | |
| ■ Elissa Cadish | Elected in 2018 | |
| ■ Douglas Herndon | Elected in 2020 | |
| ■ Ron Parraguirre | Elected in 2004 | |
| ■ Patricia Lee | Appointed by Gov. Steve Sisolak (D) in 2022 | |
| ■ Lidia Stiglich | Appointed by Gov. Brian Sandoval (R) in 2016 |
Selection
The seven justices of the Nevada Supreme Court are elected to six-year terms in nonpartisan elections. When their terms expire, justices must run for re-election if they wish to remain on the court.[3]
Qualifications
To serve on the Nevada Supreme Court, a person must:
- be at least 25 years old;
- be licensed and admitted to practice law in Nevada, and have been licensed and admitted to practice law in the United States for at least 15 years, including at least two years in Nevada;
- be a qualified elector; and
- have been a state resident for at least two years preceding the election[4]
Chief justice
The chief justice of the supreme court is chosen according to seniority. According to state law, if there are two or more eligible justices, the chief justice is determined by lot.[5] Alternatively, the internal operating procedures of the supreme court allow the possibility of an agreement between eligible justices.[6] According to the Administrative Office of the Courts in Nevada, often the eligible members of the court will agree to a lesser term as chief justice if there are multiple eligible justices in the last two years of their terms who want to serve in that capacity. Such agreements have been memorialized by a court order or other official document filed with the clerk.[7]
Vacancies
In the event of a midterm vacancy, the Nevada Commission on Judicial Selection solicits and screens applicants. The commission presents a list of three nominees to the governor, who appoints one to fill the vacancy until the next general election. If the predecessor's term is not expiring that election cycle, the appointed justice must win the election to the court to serve the remainder of the unexpired term.[8]
The map below highlights how vacancies are filled in state supreme courts across the country.
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Supreme Court of Nevada, "Overview of the appellate courts," accessed October 27, 2015
- ↑ Supreme Court of Nevada, "Overview of the Supreme Court," accessed January 29, 2015
- ↑ National Center for State Courts, "Methods of Judicial Selection: Nevada | Selection of Judges," accessed August 20, 2021
- ↑ Nevada Legislature, " NRS 2.020 Qualifications," accessed August 20, 2021
- ↑ Nevada Legislature, "NRS 2.030 Election; Chief Justice," accessed August 20, 2021
- ↑ Nevada Judiciary, "Nevada Supreme Court: Internal Operating Procedures," May 20, 2021
- ↑ This information was provided to Ballotpedia in an email from the Administrative Office of the Courts in Nevada.
- ↑ Administrative Office of the Courts, "FACTS and FAQs," accessed August 20, 2021
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