PETER ISAAC THUNELL

Career Timeline & Background

• --> Judge Pete Thunell top of page Home About Donate Endorsements Gallery Contact A District Court Judge Who Has Spent His Career Protecting Clark County Judge Peter Thunell was appointed to the Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 26, by Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo in March 2026 to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Gloria Sturman. ​ Judge Thunell brings nearly two decades of courtroom experience and public service to the bench. Prior to his appointment, he served as Chief Deputy District Attorney in the Clark County District Attorney’s Office, where he was Team Chief for the Special Victims Unit, overseeing prosecutions involving crimes against children and vulnera…
• Pete Thunell has spent the past 18 years serving the people of Clark County as a Deputy District Attorney, building a reputation as a prosecutor who is tough, fair, and deeply prepared.
• Across nearly two decades in the courtroom, Pete has prosecuted the full range of criminal cases — from everyday offenses to the most serious violent crimes — always guided by the same principle: the right thing must happen on every case.
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• 26 --> Judge Pete Thunell top of page Home About Donate Endorsements Gallery Contact A District Court Judge Who Has Spent His Career Protecting Clark County Judge Peter Thunell was appointed to the Eighth Judicial District Court,…
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Policy Positions

• ​ Governor Lombardo noted that Judge Thunell has spent nearly two decades “pursuing justice and protecting victims in our communities,” citing his courtroom experience, leadership within the District Attorney’s Office, and commitment to public safety as key reasons for the appointment.
• PETER ISAAC THUNELL has a current filing for DISTRICT COURT JUDGE DEPARTMENT 26 in Clark County, Nevada according to Clark County Election Department.
• A filing does not by itself establish ballot qualification.
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