Buying Time 2018– Nevada
This page features Nevada Supreme Court television advertisements from the 2018 election cycle.
The terms of three Nevada Supreme Court justices will expire in 2019; Justice Michael Cherry and Justice Michael Douglas are not seeking re-election, while Justice Lidia Stiglich is running for re-election.
District Court Judge Leon Aberasturi, District Court Judge Elissa Cadish, attorney Alan Lefebvre, attorney John Rutledge, and Court of Appeals Judge Jerome Tao competed in a nonpartisan primary on June 12, 2018 for retiring Justice Cherry’s seat. Elissa Cadish and Jerry Tao, the two candidates who received the most votes, will compete in the November 6th primary. Also in the general election, Justice Lidia Stiglich will face a challenge from Family Court Judge Mathew Harter to retain her seat on the court. Abbi Silver, Chief Judge of the Nevada Court of Appeals is running unopposed for retiring Justice Douglas’ seat.
Estimated Total TV Spending: $517,120*
- Estimated spending by Elissa Cadish: $287,950
- Estimated spending by Lidia Stiglich: $229,170
*Spending figures last updated November 5, 2018
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May 11 – Superstar
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This ad says Nevada voters “have a chance to put a superstar on the Nevada Supreme Court.”
Sponsor: Elissa Cadish
Estimated Spending: $119,960
May 14 – Superstar 2
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In this ad, Elissa Cadish says her “rulings will always be based on the facts, the law, and what is just.”
Sponsor: Elissa Cadish
Estimated Spending: $53,870
October 2 – Real Facts
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In this ad, Gov. Brian Sandoval says “two Democrat and two Republican governors…support Lidia Stiglich for Supreme Court.”
Sponsor: Lidia Stiglich
Estimated Spending: $136,270
October 9 – Real Facts 15
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In this ad, Gov. Brian Sandoval says “Republicans, Democrats, business owners and labor unions support Justice Stiglich because she’s fair and honest.”
Sponsor: Lidia Stiglich
Estimated Spending: $346,540
October 9 – Bipartisan 15
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In this ad, Gov. Brian Sandoval says “two Democrat and two Republican governors…support Lidia Stiglich for Supreme Court.”
Sponsor: Lidia Stiglich
Estimated Spending: $46,360
October 11 – Best and Brightest
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This ad asks viewers to “join our seniors, veterans, firefighters and working families in supporting Judge Elissa Cadish.”
Sponsor: Elissa Cadish
Estimated Spending: $86,640
October 11 – Best and Brightest Woman
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In this ad, former Nevada Attorney General Frankie Sue Del Papa says “Judge Elissa Cadish is… one of the highest rated judges in our state, and a leader in increasing people’s access to justice.”
Sponsor: Elissa Cadish
Estimated Spending: $27,480
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Methodology
All data on ad airings and spending on ads are calculated and prepared by Kantar Media/CMAG, which captures satellite data in the nation’s largest media markets. CMAG’s estimates do not reflect ad agency commissions or the costs of producing advertisements, nor do they reflect the cost of ad buys on local cable channels. Cost estimates are revised by Kantar Media/CMAG when it receives updated data, resulting in some fluctuations in the reported ad spending. Data on spending on ads was also compiled from ad purchase contracts posted by the FCC and from state disclosure databases when available.