Daviess County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
41 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 27 Daviess County races, led by the Daviess County Judge/Executive contest.
County offices
ClerkLeslie A. McCarty (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Leslie A. McCarty Republican
Leslie A. McCarty is the sitting Daviess County clerk; she won the May 19, 2026 Republican primary to serve another term and faces no Democratic opponent in November, per the Owensboro Times. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Leslie A. McCarty won the May 19, 2026 Republican primary over Matt Galloway, 4,557 to 3,356 votes, and has no Democratic opponent; she is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Full race pageSheriffBradley R. Youngman (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Bradley R. Youngman Republican
Bradley R. Youngman appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Daviess County Sheriff, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Bradley R. Youngman had no primary opponent and no Democratic opponent filed; he is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Full race pageAttorneyJohn Burlew (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
John Burlew Republican
John Burlew appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Daviess County Attorney, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
John Burlew had no primary opponent and no Democratic opponent filed; he is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Full race pageJailerArt Maglinger (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Art Maglinger Republican
Art Maglinger appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Daviess County Jailer, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Art Maglinger had no primary opponent and no Democratic opponent filed; he is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Full race pageCoronerJeffrey S. Jones (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jeffrey S. Jones Republican
Jeffrey S. Jones appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Daviess County Coroner, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Jeffrey S. Jones had no primary opponent and no Democratic opponent filed; he is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Full race pageProperty Valuation AdministratorRachel Pence Foster (R) · William T. Pogue Jr. (D)
Rachel Pence Foster Republican
Rachel Pence Foster has served as the elected Daviess County Property Valuation Administrator since 2013 after working in the office since 2002, per The Owensboro Times. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
William T. Pogue Jr. Democratic
- Keep property assessments fair, accurate and based on the best available information
- Strengthen relationships with local realtors to improve assessment accuracy and run a hands-on, accessible PVA office
Per the Owensboro Times candidacy announcement.
About William T. Pogue Jr.
William T. Pogue Jr. is a licensed realtor with MAPP Realty in Owensboro with 27 years of real estate experience and an MBA, per the Owensboro Times. He previously worked in healthcare operations and practice management and grew up in Daviess County's Pleasant Ridge area. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Neither Rachel Pence Foster (R) nor William T. Pogue Jr. (D) had a primary opponent; they meet directly on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot.
Full race pageCommissioner, West DistrictChristopher T. Castlen (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Christopher T. Castlen Republican
Christopher T. Castlen is the sitting West District Daviess County commissioner; he won the May 19, 2026 Republican primary to retain his seat and faces no Democratic opponent in November, per the Owensboro Times. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Christopher T. Castlen won the May 19, 2026 Republican primary over Dustin Warren, 4,632 to 2,868 votes (61.8% to 38.2%), and has no Democratic opponent; he is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Full race pageCommissioner, Central DistrictLarry Conder (R) · William R. Jagoe (D)
Larry Conder Republican
Larry Conder appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Daviess County Commissioner, Central District, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
William R. Jagoe Democratic
William R. Jagoe appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Daviess County Commissioner, Central District, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Larry Conder won the May 19, 2026 Republican primary over Robert Morris, 4,216 to 3,279 votes, per the Owensboro Times unofficial results. He meets Democratic nominee William R. Jagoe, who had no primary opponent, on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Full race pageCommissioner, East DistrictJoe Hagan (R) · Sagan Storm (D)
Joe Hagan Republican
- Integrity and transparency in government
- Long-term planning and collaboration between local jurisdictions
- Balancing economic development with preserving Daviess County's rural character
Per the campaign site.
About Joe Hagan
Hagan has decades of experience leading teams in skilled trades, manufacturing, and business operations, and is a lifelong Kentuckian who started on the shop floor and worked his way into leadership, per Joe Hagan campaign site.
Sagan Storm Democratic
Sagan Storm appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Daviess County Commissioner, East District, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Joe Hagan won the May 19, 2026 three-way Republican primary with 2,985 votes, ahead of Steven Shake (2,382) and Shane Cox (2,091), per the State Board of Elections' official primary recap. He meets Democratic nominee Sagan Storm, who had no primary opponent, on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Full race pageConstable, West Magisterial DistrictScotty Smith (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Scotty Smith Republican
Scotty Smith appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Daviess County Constable, West Magisterial District, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Scotty Smith won the May 19, 2026 Republican primary over incumbent Kris D. Crawford, about 1,196 to 916 votes (61.2% to 38.8%), per search-aggregated primary results; no Democratic opponent filed, so Smith is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Full race pageConstable, Central Magisterial DistrictSteve Nave (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Steve Nave Republican
Nave is listed as the Republican candidate for Daviess County Constable, Central district, in reporting on the 2026 primary slate, per Messenger-Inquirer/Owensboro Times primary slate coverage. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Steve Nave had no primary opponent and no Democratic opponent filed; he is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Full race pageConstable, East Magisterial DistrictDan Bennett (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Dan Bennett Republican
Bennett is listed as the Republican candidate for Daviess County Constable, East district, in reporting on the 2026 primary slate, per Messenger-Inquirer/Owensboro Times primary slate coverage. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Dan Bennett had no primary opponent and no Democratic opponent filed; he is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace, West Magisterial DistrictCathy Kramer (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Cathy Kramer Republican
Kramer is listed as the Republican candidate for Daviess County Justice of the Peace, West district, in reporting on the 2026 primary slate, per Messenger-Inquirer/Owensboro Times primary slate coverage. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Cathy Kramer had no primary opponent and no Democratic opponent filed; she is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace, Central Magisterial DistrictChris Saalwaechter (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Chris Saalwaechter Democratic
Chris Saalwaechter appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Daviess County Justice of the Peace, Central Magisterial District, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Chris Saalwaechter won the May 19, 2026 Democratic primary over Craig Pounds, 1,370 to 588 votes, per the official primary ballot list and search-aggregated results; no Republican opponent filed, so Saalwaechter is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace, East Magisterial DistrictAnthony Cobb (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Anthony Cobb Republican
Cobb is listed as the Republican candidate for Daviess County Justice of the Peace, East district, in reporting on the 2026 primary slate, per Messenger-Inquirer/Owensboro Times primary slate coverage. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Anthony Cobb had no primary opponent and no Democratic opponent filed; he is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Full race pageSchool board
Board of Education, Division 1Nonpartisan race · James M Morgan
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
James M Morgan is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Daviess County Board of Education, Division 1.
James M Morgan Nonpartisan Incumbent
James M. Morgan currently serves on the Daviess County Board of Education, per the district's official board page. No campaign website was found as of September 17, 2026.
Nonpartisan Daviess County Board of Education seat on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot; one filer, unopposed per the Secretary of State candidate filings.
Full race pageBoard of Education, Division 2Nonpartisan race · Alex King · Tom Payne
Alex King and Tom Payne are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Daviess County Board of Education, Division 2.
Alex King Nonpartisan
Alex King, also identified as Alex Watson King in campaign coverage, is a Daviess County Public Schools alumna and the mother of two children currently attending district schools, per the Owensboro Times. She announced her candidacy for the District 2 seat on the Daviess County Board of Education in August 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 17, 2026.
Tom Payne Nonpartisan Incumbent
Tom Payne currently serves on the Daviess County Board of Education, per the district's official board page. No campaign website was found as of September 17, 2026.
Nonpartisan Daviess County Board of Education seat on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot; 2 filers per the Secretary of State candidate filings.
Full race pageOwensboro Independent Board of EducationNonpartisan race · Andy Gamblin · Ashley Kirtley Johnson · Jeremy Luckett · Tyler Sagardoy
Andy Gamblin, Ashley Kirtley Johnson, Jeremy Luckett and Tyler Sagardoy are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Owensboro Independent Board of Education.
Andy Gamblin Nonpartisan
Andy Gamblin is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Owensboro Independent Board of Education, per the Kentucky Secretary of State's candidate filings. No campaign website was found as of September 17, 2026.
Ashley Kirtley Johnson Nonpartisan
Ashley Kirtley Johnson is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Owensboro Independent Board of Education, per the Kentucky Secretary of State's candidate filings. No campaign website was found as of September 17, 2026.
Jeremy Luckett Nonpartisan
Jeremy Luckett is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Owensboro Independent Board of Education, per the Kentucky Secretary of State's candidate filings. No campaign website was found as of September 17, 2026.
Tyler Sagardoy Nonpartisan
Tyler Sagardoy works as an operations manager for Lot Squared Development, per the Messenger-Inquirer. No campaign website was found as of September 17, 2026.
Nonpartisan Owensboro Independent Board of Education seat on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot; 4 filers per the Secretary of State candidate filings.
Full race pageJudges
Judge/ExecutiveCharlie Castlen (R) · William Rod Kuegel Jr. (D)
Charlie Castlen Republican
Charlie Castlen is the sitting Daviess County judge/executive. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
William Rod Kuegel Jr. Democratic
- Improve cooperation between city and county government on economic development and business recruitment
- Public safety, basic services and fiscal responsibility
Per the Owensboro Times candidacy announcement.
About William Rod Kuegel Jr.
Rod Kuegel is a fourth-generation Daviess County farmer who has run Kuegel Farms for more than 50 years, raising grain and cattle and operating a custom meat-processing business, per the Owensboro Times. He holds an accounting degree from the University of Kentucky and has chaired the Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corp. board and the Owensboro Riverport Board of Directors. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Charlie Castlen won the May 19, 2026 Republican primary over Commissioner Janie Marksberry, 4,820 to 3,186 votes (60.2% to 39.8%), per the Owensboro Times unofficial results. He meets Democratic nominee Rod Kuegel Jr., who had no primary opponent, on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot.
Full race pageCircuit Judge, 6th Judicial Circuit, Division 1Nonpartisan race · Bryce Caldwell
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Bryce Caldwell Nonpartisan Incumbent
Bryce Caldwell serves as the Circuit Court judge for the 6th Judicial Circuit, Division 1, per the Kentucky Court of Justice. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Bryce Caldwell is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Kentucky prints unopposed candidates, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Voters across the 6th Judicial Circuit (Daviess) vote on this seat. Kentucky judicial elections are nonpartisan; a primary narrows the field only when three or more candidates file for a seat. Listed from the Kentucky Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate filings list.
Full race pageDistrict Judge, 6th Judicial District, Division 1Nonpartisan race · J. Nick Payne · Lelah Rogers
J. Nick Payne Nonpartisan
J. Nick Payne is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for District Judge, 6th Judicial District, Division 1, per the Kentucky Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate filings list. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Lelah Rogers Nonpartisan
Lelah Rogers has nearly 20 years of courtroom experience as a public defender and trial attorney, practicing primarily in Daviess County and also in Ohio County, per her campaign site. She began her legal career in Owensboro in 2005 with the Department of Public Advocacy, where she continues to serve, handling jury and bench trials, criminal litigation and civil contempt hearings, per her campaign site. Much of her practice has involved juvenile, district and family court matters, per her campaign site.
J. Nick Payne and Lelah Rogers are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for this seat. Voters across the 6th Judicial District (Daviess) vote on this seat. Kentucky judicial elections are nonpartisan; a primary narrows the field only when three or more candidates file for a seat. Listed from the Kentucky Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate filings list.
Full race pageDistrict Judge, 6th Judicial District, Division 2Nonpartisan race · Phillip J. Page · Brian L. Quattrocchi
Phillip J. Page Nonpartisan
Phillip J. Page has practiced law in Daviess County for more than ten years, serving as Assistant County Attorney, Staff Attorney for Family Court, and Assistant Commonwealth Attorney, per his campaign site. Before law school, he served in the U.S. Army as an intelligence officer, deploying to Iraq for 16 months and earning a Purple Heart, per his campaign site. He has volunteered with OASIS and the H.L. Neblett Community Center for more than five years, per his campaign site.
Brian L. Quattrocchi Nonpartisan Incumbent
Brian L. Quattrocchi serves as the District Court judge for the 6th Judicial District, Division 2, per the Kentucky Court of Justice. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Phillip J. Page and Brian L. Quattrocchi are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for this seat. Voters across the 6th Judicial District (Daviess) vote on this seat. Kentucky judicial elections are nonpartisan; a primary narrows the field only when three or more candidates file for a seat. Listed from the Kentucky Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate filings list.
Full race pageDistrict Judge, 6th Judicial District, Division 3Nonpartisan race · Shannon Meyer
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Shannon Meyer Nonpartisan Incumbent
Shannon Meyer serves as the District Court judge for the 6th Judicial District, Division 3, per the Kentucky Court of Justice. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Shannon Meyer is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Kentucky prints unopposed candidates, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Voters across the 6th Judicial District (Daviess) vote on this seat. Kentucky judicial elections are nonpartisan; a primary narrows the field only when three or more candidates file for a seat. Listed from the Kentucky Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate filings list.
Full race pageBy address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Daviess County is split across 3 Kentucky House districts.
Find your districts by addressKentucky House: 3 districtsDistricts 7, 13, 14
Kentucky House District 7Laurie C. Campbell (D) · Suzanne Miles (R)
Laurie C. Campbell Democratic
Laurie Campbell is the Democratic nominee for Kentucky House District 7. A Louisville native who has lived in Owensboro for 30 years, she holds a University of Louisville degree in business administration and has extensive experience in banking and public education, according to the Owensboro Times and the Messenger-Inquirer. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Suzanne Miles Republican Incumbent
- Says she led a law cracking down on human trafficking that passed the Kentucky House unanimously
- Supports bringing jobs to the Owensboro riverfront and Owensboro Riverport
Per the campaign site.
About Suzanne Miles
Suzanne Miles is the sitting State Representative for Kentucky House District 7, per the Kentucky General Assembly's website. Born and raised in Daviess County, she has owned a small business for 30 years, per the campaign site, and says she secured funding to build a healthcare careers training center in Owensboro.
Laurie C. Campbell (Democratic), Suzanne Miles (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Kentucky House District 7; Suzanne Miles is the sitting member, per the General Assembly roster (legislature.ky.gov). Party nominees were chosen at the May 19 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and minor-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate filings list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageKentucky House District 13D. J. Johnson (R) · Rhondalyn Randolph (D)
D. J. Johnson Republican Incumbent
D.J. Johnson is the Republican incumbent for Kentucky House District 13 in Owensboro, where he chairs the Elections, Constitutional Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee. He is a retired Army officer, according to the Kentucky General Assembly's legislator profile. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Rhondalyn Randolph Democratic
- Expanding opportunity and strengthening education
- Supporting working families
- Improving safety and long-term economic stability for Owensboro and District 13
Per the campaign site.
About Rhondalyn Randolph
Rhondalyn Randolph is the Democratic nominee for Kentucky House District 13 in Owensboro. She serves as pastor of Pleasant Point Baptist Church and as Executive Director of the Owensboro Human Relations Commission, and is also a funeral director apprentice with McFarland Funeral Home, according to her campaign website and the Owensboro Times. Her platform focuses on expanding opportunity, strengthening education, supporting working families, and building long-term economic stability for the district.
D. J. Johnson (Republican), Rhondalyn Randolph (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Kentucky House District 13; D. J. Johnson is the sitting member, per the General Assembly roster (legislature.ky.gov). Party nominees were chosen at the May 19 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and minor-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate filings list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageKentucky House District 14Donna Haynes (D) · Wes Pate (R)
Donna Haynes Democratic
- Jobs and livable wages
- Affordable health care and child care
- Quality public education and strengthening Medicare and Social Security
Per the campaign site.
About Donna Haynes
Donna Haynes is the Democratic nominee for Kentucky House District 14, an open seat following the retirement of Rep. Scott Lewis. A Daviess County resident of more than 45 years, she has held leadership roles with the Kentucky AFL-CIO Executive Board and the Owensboro Central Labor Council, according to the Owensboro Times. Her campaign platform lists jobs and livable wages, affordable health care and child care, and quality public education among its priorities.
Wes Pate Republican
- Health care access
- Strengthening local industry and job opportunities
Per the Owensboro Times.
About Wes Pate
Wes Pate is the Republican nominee for Kentucky House District 14, an open seat following the retirement of Rep. Scott Lewis. He served eight years on the Lewisport City Council and has worked in health care in Owensboro for 16 years, according to the Owensboro Times. His campaign focuses on health care access and strengthening local industry and job opportunities. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Donna Haynes (Democratic), Wes Pate (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Kentucky House District 14. Not on the November ballot: Scott Lewis, the sitting member per the roster. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and minor-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate filings list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageKentucky Senate District 8Gary M. Boswell (R) · Vicki Quisenberry (D)
Gary M. Boswell Republican
Gary Boswell is the Republican incumbent for Kentucky Senate District 8, serving since 2023. A farmer and real estate development professional, he previously served as a Daviess County commissioner, according to the Kentucky General Assembly's legislator profile. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Vicki Quisenberry Democratic
- support for public education
- healthcare access
- economic development
Per the campaign site.
About Vicki Quisenberry
Vicki Quisenberry is running for Kentucky Senate District 8, covering Daviess, Hancock, and McLean counties, per the campaign site. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems Management and an MBA from Murray State University, per the campaign site. She founded the Empowerment Academy, a nonprofit providing long-term safe housing focused on education for high school students, and previously served as executive director of the Foundation for Daviess County Public Schools, per the campaign site.
Gary M. Boswell (Republican), Vicki Quisenberry (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Kentucky Senate District 8. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and minor-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate filings list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
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