Clark County Judge Lyndsey Brunette today launched her campaign for an open seat on the state Supreme Court, touting her work as an elected Dem district attorney and saying those on the bench should apply the law fairly and equally.
Brunette, a circuit court judge since 2018, said in a rollout video that judges should follow the law, respect the constitution, and protect rights and freedoms. She said the latter included “personal health care rights,” safeguarding voting and supporting public safety.
“Because on our courts, justice shouldn’t depend on who you are, your politics or how much money you have,” Brunette said. “I’m running for the state Supreme Court because those principles matter now more than ever.”
Chris Taylor’s victory in last week’s state Supreme Court race will expand liberals’ majority to 5-2 once she’s sworn in Aug. 1. Conservative Justice Annette Ziegler decided against running for reelection in 2027, and liberals will be looking to expand their majority again. A win next year would guarantee them the majority through at least 2033.
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Along with Brunette, 1st District Court of Appeals Judge Pedro Colón, a former Democratic state lawmaker, has been looking at a run.
Brunette considered a run for the court this year, but opted against a bid after Taylor got into the race. She was elected Clark County DA in 2012 as a Dem, serving one term. The mother of five was then elected to the circuit court in 2018 with 76.4% of the vote.