Clark County Nevada
February 16, 2026
Nevada voters deserve to see judicial candidates answer tough questions — live, unscripted, and in person.
That’s exactly what’s happening at the Joint Veterans Endorsement Interviews hosted by:
Veterans In Politics International (VIPI)
Nevada Veterans Association
Armed Forces Chamber USA, LLC.
This is one of the most transparent judicial endorsement processes in Nevada.
📢 OPEN TO THE PUBLIC on FACEBOOK LIVE
👉 https://www.facebook.com/steve.sanson.3/
⚖️ WHAT THIS EVENT COVERS
Clark County District Court Departments:
5 • 8 • 12 • 13 • 17 • 21 • 23 • 26
These judicial seats impact families, public safety, constitutional rights, and businesses throughout Southern Nevada.
All candidates listed below have confirmed their attendance and must appear in person to be eligible for endorsement.
No Zoom.
No telephonic interviews.
No questionnaires.
No make-ups.
📅 EVENT DETAILS
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Keystone Executive Suites – Large Conference Room
8430 W. Lake Mead Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89128
(702) 576-9800
Candidates must arrive 15 minutes before their scheduled time.
🕗 INTERVIEW SCHEDULE & CONFIRMED CANDIDATES
Dept. 5 — 8:00–8:45 AM
• Judge Veronica Barisich
• Tracy Hibbetts
Dept. 8 — 9:00–9:45 AM
• Austin Beaumont
• Judge Jessica K. Peterson
Dept. 12 — 10:00–10:45 AM
• Dan Gilliam
• Judge Michelle Leavitt
Dept. 13 — 11:00–11:45 AM
• Adam Ganz
• Robert Kurth
*Christopher Howell
Dept. 17 — 1:00–1:45 PM
• Judge Jennifer Schwartz
Dept. 21 — 2:00–2:45 PM
• Judge Tara Clark Newberry
• Alex Hubert
Dept. 23 — 3:00–3:45 PM
• Martina Bauhaus
• Judge Jasmin Lilly-Spells
Dept. 26 — 4:00–4:45 PM
• Judge Jessica Goodey
• Daniel Mink Hooge
• Pete Thunell
🎥 WHERE TO WATCH
The interviews will be:
• Broadcast LIVE on Facebook
• Recorded and posted to YouTube
• Shared across LinkedIn, X, Instagram, TikTok, Truth Social, Gettr, Gab, Meetup, and www.veteransinpolitics.org
Watch LIVE here:
https://www.facebook.com/steve.sanson.3/
Replay videos will be available at:
https://www.youtube.com/@stevewsanson/videos
This is your opportunity to see how candidates respond under pressure and demonstrate judicial temperament in real time.
ABOUT THE HOST ORGANIZATIONS:
Veterans In Politics International (VIPI)
A veteran-led nonprofit dedicated to educating and empowering veterans and their families to participate intelligently in the political process. VIPI promotes transparency, accountability, and constitutional governance through public candidate interviews and endorsements.
Nevada Veterans Association
An organization focused on strengthening Nevada’s veteran community through civic engagement, leadership advocacy, and responsible public service.
Armed Forces Chamber USA, LLC.
A pro-military business chamber that supports service members, veterans, and the business community through advocacy and strategic political engagement.
⚠ IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE:
Veterans In Politics International (VIPI) and the Nevada Veterans Association will abstain from races represented by VIPI Consulting LLC.
Panel members:
• Serve as unpaid volunteers
• Are prohibited from receiving consideration or influence from candidates
• Sign confidentiality agreements
• Deliberate independently
The President of Veterans In Politics does not participate in endorsement interviews to maintain impartiality.
🏆 ENDORSEMENT CEREMONY:
Monday, March 23, 2026
Sahara West Library
9600 W. Sahara Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89117
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Endorsed candidates will be publicly announced and formally recognized.
📢 SPONSORSHIP & DIGITAL BILLBOARD OPPORTUNITIES:
Campaigns, businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations may advertise and gain exposure during the interview process.
Endorsed candidates will have access to discounted digital billboard packages ranging from 1 to 35 locations for 30–45 days near early voting — at a fraction of standard campaign rates.
For sponsorship information, contact:
Stephanie Phillips — (702) 339-6436
Steve Sanson — (702) 283-8088
🎁 BRING AN UNWRAPPED TOY:
We are collecting new, unwrapped toys for teenagers for our Toys for Tots Drive. Your donation can help brighten a young person’s life.
A silent auction will also be available during the event.
This is not just another political event.
It is public accountability.
It is transparency in action.
It is Nevada voters watching closely.
Share it.
Tune in.
Be part of the conversation.
PART 1 OF 3 — and Nevada is paying attention. ⚖️🇺🇸
