Family Court race features rematch between Maxey and Gaudet

By: Dana Gentry

Outlets: Nevada Current

Published: September 14, 2026

Words: 795

Last Updated: 3 days, 4 hours ago


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Former Family Court Judge Paul Gaudet is hoping to regain the Dept. N seat he lost in 2024 to now-Judge Kerri Maxey, who defeated Gaudet by more than seven percentage points.

Gaudet says the reason Maxey won is simple – she’s a woman. He will appear on the ballot this cycle using his middle name, Michel, in an effort to make voters think he’s a woman.

He says he’s “trying to level the …

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