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Daviess County, Kentucky

Daviess County Justice of the Peace, Central Magisterial District

One candidate is tracked for Daviess County Justice of the Peace, Central Magisterial District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chris Saalwaechter. Candidate information follows official Daviess County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

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. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Chris Saalwaechter

Democratic

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Daviess County Justice of the Peace, Central Magisterial District in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Daviess County Justice of the Peace, Central Magisterial District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chris Saalwaechter. Candidate information follows official Daviess County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Daviess County Justice of the Peace, Central Magisterial 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 Daviess County and state election office filings, last verified October 2, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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