Nelson County, Kentucky 2026 election

On November 3, 2026, Nelson County elects its sheriff, county attorney and county clerk: 12 races, 17 candidates. Parts of Nelson County also vote in Nelson County School District, linked below.

Cities and towns in Nelson County

Places that overlap Nelson County

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Statewide races on the Kentucky ballot

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County offices

12 races · 17 candidates

Coroner

County Attorney

  • Arch C "Chip" Mckay III Democratic

County Clerk

  • Jeanette Hall Sidebottom Democratic

County Judge/Executive

Jailer

  • Justin David Hall Republican

Magistrate/Justice of the Peace, District 1

  • Ballard Keith Metcalfe Democratic
  • Brandon Bryan Republican

Magistrate/Justice of the Peace, District 2

  • Gary W Coulter Republican

Magistrate/Justice of the Peace, District 3

Magistrate/Justice of the Peace, District 4

Magistrate/Justice of the Peace, District 5

  • Ted Shields Republican

Property Valuation Administrator

  • Stephen Hibbs Republican

Sheriff