Holthus, Mary Kay
| Cases | 239 |
|---|---|
| Videos | 25 |
| Articles | 289 |
| Endorsements | 30 |
Eighth Judicial District Court
Dept.: 18
District Court Judge
Error Rate (civil/criminal):
28.26%33
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Elected District Court Judge to Dept. 18 of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Jan 7, 2019. 
Served to completion on Jan 4, 2021. - Elected District Court Judge to Dept. 18 of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Jan 4, 2021.
This term ends on Jan 4, 2027.- Elected District Court Judge to Dept. 18 of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Jan 4, 2027.
- This term ends on Jan 3, 2033.
- Personal Website
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- Statement
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Mary Kay Holthus was born in Syracuse, New York in 1961. She grew up in upstate New York and attended State University of New York at Binghamton. She worked as a summer law clerk at Rawlings, Olson & Cannon in Las Vegas, where she concentrated on insurance defense issues. She put herself through college and law school, waiting tables and tending bar. In 1989, she moved to Las Vegas with her mother and her sister. She passed the bar exam in 1989, and began work as an associate at Jones, Jones, Close & Brown. During her time as an associate, she worked on a variety of civil law issues. In March, 1991, she began her career with the Clark County District Attorney’s Office, where she remains today, as a chief deputy District Attorney. As a Deputy District Attorney, she prosecutes all types of misdemeanors and felonies. She has handled thousands of cases. She conducted her first jury trial in 1991. Since that time, she has done approximately 150 felony jury trials, as well as numerous misdemeanor bench trials. After several years of general litigation, she joined the Crimes Against Women and Children Unit. For 16 years, she sought justice for victims of sexual assault, child abuse and domestic violence. In 1994, she married Brian Holthus, who is a partner at Jolley Urga Woodbury Holthus & Rose. They have two children at Grand Canyon University who aspire to return to Las Vegas after graduation and one child at Faith Lutheran High School, who aspires to become a theater legend. She has spent nearly 30 years seeking justice for the residents of Clark County, Nevada.
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General Election 2026
District Court Judge for Dept. 18 of the Eighth Judicial District Court| Candidate | Results |
|---|---|
| Holthus, Mary Kay (NP) | 419728 (100.00%) |
General Election 2020
District Court Judge for Dept. 18 of the Eighth Judicial District Court| Candidate | Results |
|---|---|
| Holthus, Mary Kay (NP) | 463578 (62.23%) |
| Hunt, John A (NP) | 281395 (37.77%) |
General Election 2018
District Court Judge for Dept. 18 of the Eighth Judicial District Court| Candidate | Results |
|---|---|
| Holthus, Mary Kay (NP) | 283294 (55.01%) |
| Bailus, Mark B (NP) | 231711 (44.99%) |
Recent Cases
| Number | Disposition Type | Jurisdiction | Publication | Disposition Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91315 | Reversed | Court Of Appeals | Unpublished | Oct 16, 2026 |
| 91873 | Affirmed | Court Of Appeals | Unpublished | Oct 16, 2026 |
| 89812 | Affirmed In Part and Reversed In Part | Court Of Appeals | Unpublished | Sep 9, 2026 |
| 90237 | Reversed | Supreme Court | Authored | Aug 27, 2026 |
| 89202 | Reversed | Court Of Appeals | Unpublished | Jun 16, 2026 |
| 89850 | Affirmed In Part and Reversed In Part | Court Of Appeals | Unpublished | Jun 3, 2026 |
| 90931 | Affirmed In Part and Reversed In Part | Court Of Appeals | Unpublished | Apr 22, 2026 |
| 89640 | Affirmed | Court Of Appeals | Unpublished | Feb 2, 2026 |
Recent Videos
The State of Nevada vs Kim Blandino
Hearing, Oct 19, 2026
251 likes.4 dislikes.12850 views.108 comments.
The State of Nevada vs Kim Blandino
Hearing
224 likes.4 dislikes.10316 views.33 comments.
The State of Nevada vs Kim Blandino
Hearing, Oct 14, 2026
545 likes.9 dislikes.25021 views.481 comments.
The State of Nevada vs Kim Blandino
Hearing, Sep 14, 2026
460 likes.11 dislikes.20794 views.267 comments.
The State of Nevada vs Kim Blandino
Hearing, Sep 9, 2026
339 likes.4 dislikes.22465 views.186 comments.
Fred Brunner vs Melanie Sterling
Hearing, Apr 14, 2026
4 likes.0 dislikes.212 views.1 comments.
The State of Nevada vs Six Electors
Hearing, Apr 10, 2026
7 likes.0 dislikes.545 views.17 comments.
The State of Nevada vs Six Electors
Hearing, Feb 2, 2026
10 likes.0 dislikes.444 views.6 comments.
Recent Articles
| Headline | Published | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney General Wants Court To Weigh In On Holthus's Dismissal of ‘Fake Electors’ Case | Oct 20, 2026 | Las Vegas Review Journal |
| Holthus Dismisses 'Fake Electors' Case Again. What Comes Next? | Aug 17, 2026 | KTNV |
| Holthus Dismisses Nevada Alternate Electors Case From 2020 Presidential Election | Aug 14, 2026 | FOX News |
| ‘Fake Electors’ Case Dismissed. Holthus Says Prosecutors Did Not Prove Charges. | Aug 13, 2026 | Las Vegas Review Journal |
| Holthus Drops Case Against Electors Accused Of Forging Certificate In 2020 Election | Aug 13, 2026 | KTNV |
| Holthus Dismisses Case Against Nevada 'Fake Electors' For Second Time | Aug 13, 2026 | The Nevada Independent |
| Holthus Mentioned As First Judicial District Court Gives Same Ruling In Second Round Of Demand Charge Cases | May 28, 2026 | Nevada Current |
| Holthus Considers Probation For Teen Accused Of Planning Las Vegas Mass Shooting | May 27, 2026 | Las Vegas Review Journal |
Recent Endorsements
| Headline | Expires |
|---|---|
| Asian American Group | Dec 31, 2026 |
| Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Local 88 | Dec 31, 2026 |
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