Biography
Melissa Saragosa (N) is the Justice of the Peace, Las Vegas Township, Department 4.
Most recent election: June 14, 20221.
NV SOS Aurora records show Melissa Saragosa has reported $100,602 in cumulative campaign contributions across 168 filings, spanning 2016-01-29 to 2016-09-122.
- Ballotpedia — Melissa Saragosa — https://ballotpedia.org/Melissa_Saragosa (accessed 2026-06-24).
- NV SOS Aurora — campaign filings for Melissa Saragosa — https://www.nvsos.gov/SoSCandidateServices/AnonymousAccess/CEFDSearchUU/Search.aspx?type=cefd&candidateId=5090 (accessed 2026-06-24).
Campaign finance
Source: Nevada Secretary of State Aurora campaign-finance dataset.
Aggregates from gnomey.cf_contributions and cf_expenditures. [verify on NV SOS]
| Total raised | $100,602 |
|---|---|
| Contributions on file | 168 |
| Date range | 2016-01-29 – 2016-09-12 |
| Total spent | $321,305 |
| Donor concentration (HHI) | 0.0317 |
| Top-1 donor share | 15.56% |
| Burn rate (spent / raised) | 3.19 (spending more than raising) |
Vs state median
Benchmark group: judicial peers (n=97).
| Metric | This politician | Peer median | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total raised | $100,602 | peer median $8,451 | 11.9× the office-level median |
| Total spent | $321,305 | peer median $12,763 | 25.2× the office-level median |
| Donor concentration (HHI) | 0.0317 | peer median 0.0819 | 61% below the office-level median |
| Top-1 donor share | 15.56% | peer median 21.18% | 27% below the office-level median |
Top donors
| Donor | Total | # |
|---|---|---|
| Melissa Saragosa | $15,650 | 3 |
| International Union of Operating Engineers | $2,500 | 1 |
| South Point Hotel & Casino | $2,500 | 1 |
| Station Casinos dba Palace Station Hotel & Casino | $2,500 | 1 |
| Edward M. Bernstein & Associates | $2,000 | 1 |
| Robert Bigelow | $2,000 | 1 |
| Wynn | $2,000 | 1 |
| Judi Perez | $1,500 | 1 |
| Check City Partnership LLC | $1,500 | 1 |
| Pete S. Christiansen Esq. A Prof. Corp | $1,500 | 1 |
Auditor research leads
Statistically-suspicious patterns flagged by the Nevada Political Establishment auditor pipeline. Each finding is a research lead, not an allegation; consult the cited public-records source before drawing conclusions. Frameworks: NRS 281A.420 (conflict-of-interest), NRS 218H (lobbying), NRS 294A (campaign finance).
Revolving-door / PERS findings (1)
Politicians whose name matches the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System database while in (or after) public office. Frameworks: NRS 286 (PERS), NRS 281A (public-officer ethics).
| PERS name match | Peak gross | Years drawn | Name-collision risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELISSA SARAGOSA | $106,918/yr peak | 1 year (2025–2025) | low risk |
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References
- Ballotpedia — Melissa A. Stratton officeholder profile (press) — link [archived] [accessed 2026-06-29]
- NV SOS Aurora — campaign filing for Melissa Saragosa (campaign finance) — link [archived] [accessed 2026-06-29]