One candidate is tracked for Christian County Magistrate - 8th District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Lucas Stagner. Candidate information follows official Christian County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Lucas Stagner finished ahead of incumbent John M. Bruce in the May 19, 2026 Republican primary, 61.08%-62.85% (sources vary slightly) to 38.92%-37.15%, per the certified results and Christian County Now. Per Christian County Now, Stagner has no November opponent.
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The Christian County Magistrate, District 8 seat is currently held by Magistrate John Bruce, according to the county government's official magistrates page; Stagner is the district's Republican nominee for November 2026, per Christian County government. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Who is running for Christian County Magistrate - 8th District in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Christian County Magistrate - 8th District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Lucas Stagner. Candidate information follows official Christian County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Christian County Magistrate - 8th 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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