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UPDATE: A Clark County judge has denied a lawsuit seeking a new election for a contentious and narrowly decided Clark County Commission seat sought by Republican Stavros Anthony in his narrow to Democrat Ross Miller. Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez denied the motion in a brief order on Thursday, writing that she could not apply a state law allowing for new elections owing to the loss or destruction of ballots in this case because “the election was not prevented.” No one is able to explain that comment and the judge ain’t talking.

Las Vegas City Councilman Stavros Anthony isn’t giving up his quest to be seated on the Clark County Commission.

Anthony’s attorney, Jacob Reynolds of Hutchison Steffen, called in during the commission’s public Dec. 15 comment segment to suggest the commission order the new election it has already rejected once in the race for District C. Reynolds also told the commission that his client is “seeking a Writ of Mandamus from the Supreme Court” and having a “hearing Friday in chambers with Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez.”

A recount request by Anthony’s campaign resulted in Anthony’s opponent, Ross Miller, adding to his slim margin of victory. The week long affair added six votes to Miller’s total and one vote to Anthony, widening Miller’s margin of victory from ten to 15. But remember, those numbers are fluid and subject to change at anytime and depending which way the wind is blowing.

Clark County Registrar of Voters Joe Gloria told county commissioners in November that he could not verify the results of the race, given the slim margin and some ‘139 discrepancies.”

The commission eventually voted to certify the race, despite those discrepancies.