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Nancy Bernstein (Nevada)
2025 - Present
2031
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Nancy Bernstein is a judge for Department 8 of the Las Vegas Township Justice Court in Nevada. She assumed office on January 6, 2025. Her current term ends on January 6, 2031.
Bernstein ran for election for the Department 8 judge of the Las Vegas Township Justice Court in Nevada. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Bernstein completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Nancy Bernstein was born in Las Vegas, Nevada. Bernstein's career experience includes working as an attorney at law. She earned a law degree from the UNLV in 2004.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: City elections in Las Vegas, Nevada (2024)
General election
General election for Las Vegas Township Justice Court Department 8
Nancy Bernstein defeated Amy Ferreira in the general election for Las Vegas Township Justice Court Department 8 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Nancy Bernstein (Nonpartisan)  | 50.1 | 257,453 |
 | Amy Ferreira (Nonpartisan) | 49.9 | 256,188 | |
| Total votes: 513,641 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
The primary election was canceled. Nancy Bernstein and Amy Ferreira advanced from the primary for Las Vegas Township Justice Court Department 8.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Bernstein in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Nancy Bernstein completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Bernstein's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Safety in Our Community. I am dedicated to ensuring the safety of our community. As a single mom, I have raised 3 children, the oldest of which is also an attorney. I want all families to feel safe in our streets.
- Upholding our Laws. I believe in America's legal system and will follow the letter of the law. I believe in fair treatment and the ability to obtain justice.
- Compassionate. I have a great ability to connect with people to understand their needs, effectively address issues and making the court more effective.
2. Presiding Over Court Proceedings - promoting proper court decorum, rules of evidentiary issues and clear decisions.
3. Impartiality and Fairness - must apply the law fairly
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Las Vegas Township Justice Court Department 8 |
Officeholder Las Vegas Township Justice Court Department 8 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 27, 2024
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 • Nevada Municipal Courts • Clark County Family Court, Nevada
State resources:
Courts in Nevada • Nevada judicial elections • Judicial selection in Nevada
