Gianoli Leads Jenny Hubach in Reno Judge Race
Deputy city attorney Angie Gianoli holds a 65% to 35% lead over criminal defense attorney Jenny Hubach for an open Reno Municipal Court seat.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Elections
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Angie Gianoli led Jenny Hubach 65% to 35% in the Reno Municipal Court judge race as of Wednesday morning, with most ballots counted. Counting of the remaining ballots was set to resume at 8 a.m.
Why it matters
The open seat sits on a court that handles city ordinance violations, traffic citations and misdemeanor criminal offenses within Reno city limits. The outcome will determine who presides over these cases for Reno residents.
With most ballots counted, Gianoli holds 46,785 votes (65%) to Hubach's 25,372 (35%) in the unofficial returns. Remaining ballots had not yet been tallied, so the final margin could still shift.
The players
Angie Gianoli
Angie Gianoli is a 46-year-old deputy city attorney for the city of Reno who is running for an open seat on Reno Municipal Court.
Jenny Hubach
Jenny Hubach is a criminal defense attorney who is challenging Gianoli for the open seat on Reno Municipal Court.
The details
Gianoli, a deputy city attorney for the city of Reno, is running for the open seat in her first bid for elected office. Hubach is a criminal defense attorney seeking the same seat.
Timeline
Wednesday morning: Gianoli led with 65% of the vote.
8 a.m. Wednesday: Counting of remaining ballots set to resume.
Legal Context
The race is for a seat on Reno Municipal Court, which handles city ordinance violations, traffic citations and misdemeanor criminal offenses within Reno city limits. The winner will preside over that caseload for Reno residents.
The winner of this seat will decide city ordinance violations, traffic citations and misdemeanor cases for people living within Reno city limits. Residents who appear before the court will be affected by the outcome.
The takeaway
Local court races often receive less attention than statewide contests, yet the judge elected to a municipal bench shapes everyday outcomes for residents. Following certified results is the best way to know who will serve.
Further reading
For more on local races, see Elections coverage across Reno.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Reno Gazette Journal.
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