Mercer County, Kentucky 2026 election

On November 3, 2026, Mercer County elects its sheriff, county attorney and circuit court clerk: 16 races, 18 candidates. Parts of Mercer County also vote in Mercer County School District, linked below.

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County offices

16 races · 18 candidates

Circuit Court Clerk

  • Jennifer B. Edwards Republican

Constable, District 1

  • William Mcferron Democratic

Constable, District 4

  • Donald C. Smith Jr. Democratic

Coroner

  • C. David "Sonny" Ransdell Republican

County Attorney

  • Ted S. Dean Democratic

County Clerk

  • Chris Horn Democratic

County Judge/Executive

Jailer

  • Garland Christopher Republican

Magistrate/Justice of the Peace, District 1

  • Stephen "Pete" Elliott Republican

Magistrate/Justice of the Peace, District 2

  • Tim Darland Republican

Magistrate/Justice of the Peace, District 3

  • Julie Peyton Popplewell Democratic

Magistrate/Justice of the Peace, District 4

  • Susan Thompson Barrington Republican

Magistrate/Justice of the Peace, District 5

  • Kevin D. Hicks Republican

Magistrate/Justice of the Peace, District 6

  • Dennis Holiday Republican

Property Valuation Administrator

  • Jessica Elliott Republican

Sheriff