Hancock County, Kentucky 2026 election

On November 3, 2026, Hancock County elects its sheriff, county attorney and county clerk: 14 races, 18 candidates. Parts of Hancock County also vote in Hancock County School District, linked below.

Cities and towns in Hancock County

Places that overlap Hancock County

More on this ballot

Statewide races on the Kentucky ballot

Every Kentucky ballot also has 1 statewide race: U.S. Senate.

County offices

14 races · 18 candidates

Constable, District 2

  • Brandon Boone Republican
  • Josh L Estes Democratic

Constable, District 3

  • Brandon D Bozarth Democratic

Constable, District 4

  • W Lloyd Basham Democratic

Coroner

  • D A Gibson Republican

County Attorney

  • Paul L Madden Jr. Democratic

County Clerk

  • Austin Gray Republican
  • Jake Powers Democratic

County Judge/Executive

  • Johnny "Chic" Roberts Republican

Jailer

  • Jonathan Rice Democratic
  • Steve Jackson Republican

Magistrate/Justice of the Peace, District 1

  • Brent Wigginton Republican

Magistrate/Justice of the Peace, District 2

  • Kasey Emmick Democratic

Magistrate/Justice of the Peace, District 3

  • John Mark Gray Republican

Magistrate/Justice of the Peace, District 4

  • Gary Baker Republican

Property Valuation Administrator

  • Karen M Robertson Republican

Sheriff