Hopkins County, Kentucky 2026 election

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

Cities and towns in Hopkins County

Places that overlap Hopkins County

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Statewide races on the Kentucky ballot

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County offices

18 races · 22 candidates

Constable, District 1

  • David Moss Democratic

Constable, District 2

  • Darrel R. Todd Democratic

Constable, District 3

  • James C. Woodruff Democratic

Coroner

  • Dennis H. Mayfield Republican

County Attorney

  • Chesley "Lee" Riddle Republican

County Clerk

  • Keenan Alise Cloern Republican

County Judge/Executive

County Surveyor

  • Thomas W. Crabtree Democratic

Jailer

Magistrate/Justice of the Peace, District 1

  • Ricky Lane Whitaker Republican

Magistrate/Justice of the Peace, District 2

  • Buddy Cardwell Republican

Magistrate/Justice of the Peace, District 3

  • Tim Riggs Republican
  • Vicki Dickerson Thomison Democratic

Magistrate/Justice of the Peace, District 4

  • Charles Donald Yarbrough Democratic
  • Ronnie Noel Republican

Magistrate/Justice of the Peace, District 5

  • Billy N. Parrish Independent
  • Chris Bowles Republican

Magistrate/Justice of the Peace, District 6

Magistrate/Justice of the Peace, District 7

  • Hannah Miner Myers Republican

Property Valuation Administrator

  • Joe Blue Republican

Sheriff