The Las Vegas Justice Court is currently witnessing a significant electoral contest, as five candidates vie for an open seat following the resignation of Justice of the Peace Melissa Saragosa-Stratton. Among these candidates are former judge Suzan Baucum and Holly Stoberski, a Justice of the Peace Pro Tem. Baucum, who previously held her position for twelve years before losing in 2022, brings extensive experience in juvenile welfare work and has expressed a strong commitment to community service. Stoberski, on the other hand, emphasizes her comprehensive coverage of various departments within the Justice Court and advocates for expanding pre-prosecution diversion programs .
Just days before the 2022 election, a photo surfaced of Baucum and other candidates in nonpartisan races with then-Republican gubernatorial candidate Joe Lombardo. The photo cost Baucum an endorsement from Culinary Local 226, which supported Lombardo’s opponent, then-Gov. Steve Sisolak.
“When you’re asked to take a photo, you take a photo,” she told the Current during a recent interview. “I had no idea that campaign signs went up in the back. I’m not going to say the loss was because of Culinary or anything else. I worked as hard as I could. I had great endorsements. I was in the community every single day. I did a great job as a judge, and I’d like to have the opportunity to do it again.”
Baucum says after her defeat she was offered a job by District Attorney Steve Wolfson to serve as a prosecutor in the juvenile welfare division, where she is responsible for protecting the interests of abused and neglected children.
Ms. Baucum served for 12 years on the Justice Court bench before narrowly losing re-election in 2022. Her experience would be an asset. Ms. Stoberski has practiced law for 25 years and served as a justice of the peace pro tem since 2011, so her transition to the bench should be seamless. Both are resolute in their commitment to transparency. Voters can’t go wrong with Suzan Baucum or Holly Stoberski.
In addition to Baucum and Stoberski, three other candidates include Johnathan “J.D.” Edwards—a former Las Vegas City Councilman—and two legal practitioners with backgrounds in criminal defense and public defense. The diversity in professional backgrounds among these candidates highlights varying perspectives on justice administration and community engagement . This election not only reflects individuals' ambitions but also poses critical questions about judicial priorities and reforms within Las Vegas's legal framework.
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