Kristine E. "Kris" Riley

About this race

A judge. Judges decide criminal and civil cases. Depending on the state and court, they are chosen in contested elections or in retention votes, where you vote YES or NO on keeping the judge for another term.

1 candidate ran for Second Judicial District Court Judge, Department 5 (Family Court) (Washoe County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

About Kristine E. "Kris" Riley

Deputy Public Defender, Washoe County Public Defender's Office. Fourth-generation Nevadan who has worked for the Washoe County Public Defender since 2015 on its Family Court and Mental Health defense teams, handling child dependency, parental-rights and civil commitment cases. Previously a Washoe County District Court law clerk and, before law school, a professional guardian with the Washoe County Public Guardian. Holds a J.D. from Gonzaga University (2014) and a degree from Saint Mary's College of California.

Summarized in our words from source 1, source 2, source 3, checked October 2026. Not an endorsement.

Where they stand

This is a nonpartisan race, so we don't estimate where candidates fall from their campaign materials or look up their personal voter registration. We'd place Kristine E. "Kris" Riley only with a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors), and we haven't found one we can reliably source.

To see where they stand, read their own words: campaign site.

Compare everyone in this race · How placements work

More about Kristine E. "Kris" Riley

Campaign website · Ballotpedia

Are you Kristine E. "Kris" Riley?

Share this page with your supporters. Every candidate in this race gets the same page and the same treatment. If something here is wrong or missing, tell us with a source and we'll fix it.

ShareReport a problem

Next elections here

• 2028 presidential election · Who has filed so far, from FEC filings

Quick answers

What does the Second Judicial District Court Judge, Department 5 (Family Court) seat do?

A judge. Judges decide criminal and civil cases. Depending on the state and court, they are chosen in contested elections or in retention votes, where you vote YES or NO on keeping the judge for another term.

Should I vote for Kristine E. "Kris" Riley?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Kristine E. "Kris" Riley's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.