2 candidates are tracked for Clark County Magistrate, District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jeannie Gwynne and Scott Hisle. Candidate information follows official Clark County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Jeannie Gwynne (Democratic) and Scott Hisle (Republican) each ran unopposed in their primaries and meet in November, per the Winchester Sun and WinCity Voices.
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Democratic
Jeannie Gwynne worked for 36 years as a 911 dispatcher, helped secure grant funding, and served on Kentucky Office of Homeland Security committees, per the Winchester Sun. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Jeannie Gwynne.
Republican
Scott Hisle has worked as a businessman in Winchester for 40 years, including as CFO of Freeman Corporation, and holds a master's degree in business and an undergraduate degree in finance and accounting, per his campaign site. He has served on the Clark County Sanitation District Board since 2022, the Clark County Public Library Board of Trustees from 2022 to 2026, and the Clark County Public Schools Board from 2017 to 2021, chairing it in 2018, per his campaign site. He is an Eagle Scout and a past president of the Winchester Rotary Club, per his campaign site.
Who is running for Clark County Magistrate, District 1 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Clark County Magistrate, District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jeannie Gwynne and Scott Hisle. Candidate information follows official Clark County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Clark County Magistrate, District 1 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 Clark County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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