One candidate is tracked for Christian County Judge/Executive on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jerry Gilliam. Candidate information follows official Christian County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Incumbent Jerry Gilliam (Republican, in office since January 2023 per the county's official judge/executive page) drew no primary opponent and, per a Kentucky public-radio report on the May 19, 2026 primary, faces no Democratic or independent opponent either; he is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
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This race. Every voter in Christian County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Jerry Gilliam, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Republican Incumbent
Jerry Gilliam was elected Christian County Judge-Executive and took office in January 2023, according to the county government's official page. He is the incumbent Republican seeking another term in the November 2026 general election, per Christian County Now. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Who is running for Christian County Judge/Executive in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Christian County Judge/Executive on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jerry Gilliam. Candidate information follows official Christian County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Christian County Judge/Executive election in Kentucky?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Kentucky are on the Kentucky election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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Candidate roster from official Christian County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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