2 candidates are tracked for Floyd County Constable District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Gary Nelson and James Hoover. Candidate information follows official Floyd County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Gary Nelson, the incumbent Democrat, is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot per WMDJ/FM's candidate roundup, which does not list a Republican or independent opponent. The Floyd County Clerk's filing listing additionally shows independent James Hoover as a filer for this seat as of December 17, 2025; his filing could not be re-confirmed against a post-primary list this session.
Constable. A constable is an elected peace officer who serves court papers such as subpoenas, evictions and civil judgments for the local justice court and, in some states, provides bailiff or patrol services. The role is narrower than a sheriff's; the constable does not run a jail.
This race. The sitting officeholder, Gary Nelson, is on the ballot.
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Democratic Incumbent
Gary Nelson is one of two candidates in a contested race for Floyd County Constable District 2 in the November 2026 general election, per the Floyd County Clerk's official candidates listing. Gary Nelson appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Floyd County Constable District 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Independent
James Hoover is one of two candidates in a contested race for Floyd County Constable District 2 in the November 2026 general election, per the Floyd County Clerk's official candidates listing. James Hoover appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Floyd County Constable District 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Who is running for Floyd County Constable District 2 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Floyd County Constable District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Gary Nelson and James Hoover. Candidate information follows official Floyd County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Floyd County Constable District 2 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 Floyd County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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