Barren County, Kentucky 2026 election

On November 3, 2026, Barren County elects its sheriff, county attorney and county clerk: 18 races, 22 candidates. Parts of Barren County also vote in Barren County School District, linked below.

Cities and towns in Barren County

Places that overlap Barren County

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Statewide races on the Kentucky ballot

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County offices

18 races · 22 candidates

Constable, District 3

  • Josh Garmon Republican

Constable, District 4

  • Wayne Pedigo Republican

Constable, District 5

  • Chris Furlong Democratic

Constable, District 7

  • Bryan Tenhet Republican
  • Jeffrey Basil Democratic

Coroner

  • Timothy O Gibson Republican

County Attorney

  • Mike Richardson Republican

County Clerk

  • Helena Chase Birdwell Republican

County Judge/Executive

Jailer

Magistrate/Justice of the Peace, District 1

  • Mark Shipley Republican

Magistrate/Justice of the Peace, District 2

  • Derek Pedigo Republican

Magistrate/Justice of the Peace, District 3

  • Tim Durham Republican

Magistrate/Justice of the Peace, District 4

  • Robert L Honeycutt Democratic
  • Tim Coomer Republican

Magistrate/Justice of the Peace, District 5

  • Marty Kinslow Republican

Magistrate/Justice of the Peace, District 6

  • Ronnie Lynn Stinson Democratic
  • Steven D Gibson Republican

Magistrate/Justice of the Peace, District 7

  • Brad Groce Republican

Property Valuation Administrator

  • Kimberly D Shipley Republican

Sheriff