Carter County, Kentucky 2026 election

On November 3, 2026, Carter County elects its sheriff, county attorney and county clerk: 17 races, 19 candidates. Parts of Carter County also vote in Carter County School District, linked below.

Cities and towns in Carter County

Places that overlap Carter County

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Statewide races on the Kentucky ballot

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County offices

17 races · 19 candidates

Constable, District 1

  • Brian Stevens Republican

Constable, District 2

  • Danny Davis Democratic

Constable, District 3

  • Johnny E Gifford Democratic

Constable, District 4

  • Jhan B Jarrell Democratic

Constable, District 5

  • Phillip M Blevins Republican

Coroner

  • George A Sparks Republican

County Attorney

  • Brian Bayes Republican

County Clerk

County Judge/Executive

  • Brandon Burton Republican

Jailer

Magistrate/Justice of the Peace, District 1

  • Anthony Branham Democratic
  • Chris Huddle Republican

Magistrate/Justice of the Peace, District 2

  • David L Johnson Independent
  • Morris Shearer Democratic

Magistrate/Justice of the Peace, District 3

  • Millard Cordle Republican

Magistrate/Justice of the Peace, District 4

  • Danny J Holbrook Republican

Magistrate/Justice of the Peace, District 5

  • Eric Bubba Johnson Republican

Property Valuation Administrator

  • Leslie Kiser-Roseberry Republican

Sheriff

  • Jeffrey May Republican