Christian County, Kentucky

Christian County Magistrate - 3rd District

2 candidates are tracked for Christian County Magistrate - 3rd District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: George Barnett and Faith Watins. Candidate information follows official Christian County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Incumbent George Barnett won the May 19, 2026 Republican primary with 460 votes (63.45%, per Christian County Now; the certified PDF shows 81.82%/61.18%/63.95% splits across vote types) over Tana Loden. Per Christian County Now, Barnett faces Democrat Faith Watins on the November 3, 2026 ballot - this is a CONTESTED general election.

What this office does

Justice of the peace. Justices of the peace handle the lowest-level court matters: small claims, evictions, traffic and minor criminal cases, and, in some states, marriages and inquests. The office is part of the judiciary, so candidates are limited in what they may promise.

This race. The sitting officeholder, George Barnett, is on the ballot.

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George Barnett

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

Continued economic development near the Nashville and Clarksville corridor
Resources for the sheriff's office, jail and emergency services
Transparency in how county tax dollars are spent

Per the campaign site.

Biography

George Barnett is the sitting Christian County District 3 magistrate seeking reelection, per his campaign site. A Christian County native and small business owner, his family has farmed in the county since 1931, per the site. As chair of the fiscal court's building committee, he has led efforts to restore the county courthouse.

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Faith Watins

Democratic

Biography

Faith Watins appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Christian County Magistrate - 3rd District, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Christian County Magistrate - 3rd District in 2026?

When is the Christian County Magistrate - 3rd District 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.

How do I see my exact Christian County ballot?

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Verify this race

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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Christian County Magistrate - 7th District Christian County Magistrate - 8th District Christian County Constable - 3rd District See all 23 Christian County races

Candidate profiles

George Barnett, full profile Faith Watins, full profile Official Kentucky election office