Two hopefuls and an incumbent are in the running for the Las Vegas Municipal Court Department 1 judgeship. Incumbent Matt Walker, a longtime Las Vegas Municipal Court prosecutor, is set to face off against challengers Amanda Pellizzari and Rae Canady. Walker has served on the bench since February 2025, after he was appointed by the City Council to serve out the term of retiring Judge Cynthia Leung. The winner of the election will serve until 2028. Walker said he accepted the appointment with open arms because he believed a municipal court judge could help effect change. “I oversee our Veterans Treatment Court and during my time, we’ve had more than 20 graduates from that program, which is something I’m proud of,” Walker said. “Veterans Treatment Court really is one of the best parts of my week, getting to help those who have served and have given so much.…