Public defender challenging incumbent in Clark County Dept. 21

By: Dana Gentry

Outlets: Nevada Current

Published: September 9, 2026

Words: 852

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago

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Clark County District Judge Tara Clark Newberry, who is wrapping up her first term on the bench, faces a challenge in November from longtime Deputy Public Defender Alex Hubert.

Hubert, who says his job as a public defender “is 85% social worker, 15% lawyer,” says he chose to run against someone with whom he “would have the most contrast.”

Clark Newberry served as a police officer for eight years – a position she says gave …

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