2 candidates are tracked for Christian County Magistrate - 5th District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Austin Crawford and James "Jim" Smith. Candidate information follows official Christian County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Open seat (incumbent Rich Liebe did not file for another term). Austin Crawford won the May 19, 2026 Republican primary with 65.55% over Jonathan Zordel and Virginia Hurt-Erxleben, per the certified results. Per Christian County Now, Crawford faces Democrat James "Jim" Smith on the November 3, 2026 ballot - this is a CONTESTED general election.
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The Christian County Magistrate, District 5 seat is currently held by Magistrate Rich Liebe, according to the county government's official magistrates page; Crawford is the district's Republican nominee for November 2026, per Christian County government. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
James "Jim" Smith is the Democratic candidate for Christian County Magistrate, District 5, in the November 2026 general election, according to the county's certified candidate filings. The seat is currently held by Magistrate Rich Liebe, per the county government's official magistrates page. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Who is running for Christian County Magistrate - 5th District in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Christian County Magistrate - 5th District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Austin Crawford and James "Jim" Smith. Candidate information follows official Christian County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Christian County Magistrate - 5th 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.
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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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