PART 2 OF 3
NEVADA’S MOST ANTICIPATED JUDICIAL ENDORSEMENT INTERVIEWS — FEBRUARY 28, 2026 ⚖️🇺🇸
Nevada voters deserve to see judicial candidates answer tough questions — live, unscripted, and in person.
That is exactly what is happening.
Following the powerful and successful kickoff of our endorsement interviews on Saturday, February 21, 2026, we now move into Part 2 of 3 — continuing one of the most transparent judicial endorsement processes in Nevada.
We extend our sincere appreciation to:
• All candidates who participated last week
• Our viewers who tuned in LIVE and online
• Our dedicated sponsors
• Judge Jacob Reynolds — Clark County District Court, Department 29
• Judge Mary Perry — Clark County District Court, Family Division, Department P
Your participation reinforces integrity and public confidence in our judicial system.
📅 FEBRUARY 28, 2026 — EVENT DETAILS
Saturday, February 28, 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 interview time.
Hosted by:
• Veterans In Politics International (VIPI)
• Nevada Veterans Association
• Armed Forces Chamber USA, LLC
This is one of the most open and accountable judicial endorsement processes in Nevada.
⚖️ COURT DEPARTMENTS BEING INTERVIEWED
Clark County District Court — Departments:
28 • 29 • 30 • 31 • D • E • N • P
These judicial seats impact families, public safety, constitutional rights, and businesses throughout Southern Nevada.
All candidates must appear in person to be eligible for endorsement.
No Zoom.
No telephonic appearances.
No questionnaires.
No make-ups.
This is accountability — in real time.
🕗 INTERVIEW SCHEDULE & CONFIRMED CANDIDATES
Dept. 28 — 8:00–8:45 AM
• Judge Noreen C. DeMonte
• Danielle A. Tarmu
Dept. 29 — 9:00–9:45 AM
• Alex Quagge
• Judge Jacob Reynolds
Dept. 30 — 10:00–10:45 AM
• Judge Jerry A. Wiese II
Dept. 31 — 11:00–11:45 AM
• Judge Joanna S. Kishner
• Alexandra Beth McLeod
Dept. D — 1:00–1:45 PM
• Patricia A. Marr
• Gwynneth Smith
Dept. E — 2:00–2:45 PM
• Timothy Treffinger
Dept. N — 3:00–3:45 PM
• Judge Kerri Jean Maxey
Dept. P — 4:00–4:45 PM
• Jennifer Isso
• Mary Perry
• Kurt A. Smith
🎥 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:
https://www.facebook.com/steve.sanson.3/
Replay videos will be available at:
https://www.youtube.com/@stevewsanson/videos
This is your opportunity to watch candidates demonstrate judicial temperament, legal knowledge, and readiness for the bench.
🏛 PRIOR ENDORSEMENTS ANNOUNCED (FEBRUARY 21)
After the first round of interviews held on February 21, 2026, the following endorsements were made:
• Austin Beaumont — Clark County District Court, Department 8
• Judge Michelle Leavitt — Clark County District Court, Department 12
• Judge Jennifer Schwartz — Clark County District Court, Department 17
• Alex Hubert — Clark County District Court, Department 21
• Judge Jasmin Lilly-Spells — Clark County District Court, Department 23
• Judge Jessica Goodey — Clark County District Court, Department 26
Both Veterans In Politics International, Inc. and Nevada Veterans Association abstained from two races due to VIPI Consulting LLC involvement.
However, Armed Forces Chamber USA, LLC endorsed:
• Judge Veronica Barisich — Clark County District Court, Department 5
• Adam Ganz — Candidate for Clark County District Court, Department 13
Transparency.
Integrity.
Public accountability.
⚠ IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE
Veterans In Politics International (VIPI) and the Nevada Veterans Association abstain from races represented by VIPI Consulting LLC.
Panel members:
• Serve strictly as unpaid volunteers
• Are prohibited from receiving any consideration or advice from candidates
• Sign confidentiality agreements
• Deliberate independently
The President of Veterans In Politics does not participate in endorsement interviews in order to maintain impartiality and integrity.
🏆 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, followed by a press release and media distribution.
📢 SPONSORSHIP & DIGITAL BILLBOARD OPPORTUNITIES
Campaigns, businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations may advertise 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 make a meaningful difference in a young person’s life.
A silent auction will also be available during the event.
This is not just another political event.
This is transparency in action.
This is public accountability.
This is Nevada voters paying attention.
Watch it LIVE.
Share it.
Be part of the conversation.
PART 2 OF 3 — and the spotlight is on Nevada’s judiciary. ⚖️🇺🇸
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