Marion County, Kentucky 2026 election

On November 3, 2026, Marion County elects its sheriff, county attorney and county clerk: 12 races, 16 candidates. Parts of Marion County also vote in Marion County School District, linked below.

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County offices

12 races · 16 candidates

Coroner

  • R. Alan Mattingly Democratic

County Attorney

  • Lisa Kay Nally-Martin Democratic

County Clerk

  • Chad G Mattingly Democratic

County Judge/Executive

  • David Daugherty Democratic
  • Joe Strong Republican

Jailer

  • Adam Bradley Gordon Republican
  • Tina Wright Huntsberger Democratic

Magistrate/Justice of the Peace, District 1

  • Joe Pat Kirkland Democratic

Magistrate/Justice of the Peace, District 2

  • David A Farmer Republican
  • Larry "Snook" Mattingly Democratic

Magistrate/Justice of the Peace, District 3

  • Craig Allen Bishop Democratic
  • Larry Smith Republican

Magistrate/Justice of the Peace, District 4

  • Jackie Fogle Democratic

Magistrate/Justice of the Peace, District 5

  • Calab Buckman Democratic

Property Valuation Administrator

  • Terry "Catfish" Rakes Democratic

Sheriff

  • Jeff Caldwell Democratic