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Paul Rister

Republican · Kentucky · 2026

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Calloway County Judge-ExecutiveKentucky · 2026Calloway County sample ballot
Top priorities
  • Set a four-year county vision with measurable goals
  • Responsible budgeting
  • Road, bridge, and courthouse maintenance

Per the WKMS.

Biography

Paul Rister is a retired 30-year Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife employee who is serving his second term as the county's 4th District magistrate, per WKMS. He won the May 2026 Republican primary in the judge-executive race over incumbent Kenny Imes. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Paul Rister.

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Profile facts follow official election office filings and the sources cited in each biography. Roster last verified September 27, 2026. Official sources are the final word on who appears on your ballot.

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