Quagge and Reynolds Will Face Off for Department 29
Voters will decide the judicial seat in the upcoming November 2026 election.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Criminal Justice
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Clark County voters will head to the polls this November to choose between incumbent judge Jacob Reynolds and prosecutor Alex Quagge for the Department 29 seat. Both candidates are campaigning to shape the future of the local bench.
Why it matters
The outcome determines who presides over District Court cases, with Quagge emphasizing trust in the system and Reynolds advocating for more civil law experience. The election reflects the valley's ongoing focus on judicial qualifications and court composition.
This race features two candidates competing for the single Department 29 judicial seat on the November 2026 ballot. The final margin of victory remains unknown until ballots are tabulated.
The players
Alex Quagge
A Clark County prosecutor and Army National Guard officer running for the Department 29 seat.
Jacob Reynolds
The incumbent judge for Department 29 who was first appointed to the position in 2023.
The details
Alex Quagge, a prosecutor in the Clark County district attorney's office and an Army National Guard officer, is challenging Jacob Reynolds for the seat. Reynolds, who earned his law degrees at Brigham Young University, was appointed to the bench in 2023 and subsequently elected in 2024. Voters are evaluating Quagge’s background in Carson City and the Attorney General’s office against the incumbent's record since 2023.
Timeline
Jacob Reynolds began serving on the bench in 2023.
Alex Quagge joined the Clark County district attorney's office in 2023.
Jacob Reynolds was elected to the bench in 2024.
The election for the Department 29 seat takes place in November 2026.
Beyond the Strip
This contest follows the established cycle of judicial turnover seen in the 2024 Clark County judicial elections. It highlights the ongoing shift in the makeup of the District Court bench.
Residents should review the candidates' judicial philosophies before the November 2026 election date. Voters are encouraged to check the Clark County election filings to understand the full list of candidates on the ballot.
The takeaway
Voters should weigh the candidates' respective experience in prosecution and civil law ahead of the upcoming election. Keep an eye on local debates and official voter guides for more information before casting a ballot in November.
Further reading
For more on the local court system, visit Criminal Justice.
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