Review-Journal endorsement: CCSD Board of Trustees District A

The race for the Ward 5 seat on Las Vegas City Council features two candidates with experience in the state legislature.

Vying to start a new era in local politics are Las Vegas Councilwoman Victoria Seaman and former U.S. Rep. Shelley Berkley.

Justice Courts in Nevada hear misdemeanors, hold preliminary hearings and preside over small civil cases and evictions. In Department 1, Marla Renteria faces Sandra Allred DiGiacomo.

Justice Courts in Nevada hear misdemeanors, hold preliminary hearings and render judgement in small civil cases and eviction matters. In Department 2, incumbent Joseph Sciscento faces Kristal Bradford.

Justice Courts in Nevada hear misdemeanors, hold preliminary hearings and render judgement in small civil cases and eviction matters. In Department 5, Madilyn Cole is challenging incumbent Cynthia Cruz.

In Las Vegas Justice Court Department 8, Nancy Bernstein faces Amy Ferreira. Both contenders are eminently qualified.

One state Senate race that could be close enough to help determine whether Republicans will be neutered next session is in District 11, where incumbent Dallas Harris faces Lori Rogich.

In District B, incumbent Democrat Marilyn Kirkpatrick faces Libertarian Jesse Welsh, who is running a stealth campaign.

An open seat in District C features the lone competitive commission race. Democrat Shannon Bilbray-Axelrod faces Republican April Becker.