The Las Vegas City Council is considering 40 viable candidates to serve out former Councilwoman Victoria Seaman’s term after she stepped down last month to accept a job with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Seaman’s term in the seat representing about 127,000 residents in southwest Las Vegas was coming to a close in 2026.

Last week, the council decided against a costly special election to replace her, and instead chose to appoint someone to serve as a “caretaker” of the seat.

A three-day open application period, which closed Friday, led to the 40 qualified candidates. The applicants include attorneys, business executives and at least one city staffer.

The chosen interim will be required to vow not to run for the position in 2026 or interfere in the race — something cit

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