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Franklin County, Kentucky

Franklin County Attorney

One candidate is tracked for Franklin County Attorney on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Max H. Comley. Candidate information follows official Franklin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Max H. Comley filed for the Democratic nomination and faced no primary opponent, per the Franklin County Clerk's candidate filings. No Republican or independent candidate filed; Comley is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

What this office does

District attorney or prosecutor. The district attorney is the chief prosecutor for the county or judicial district. The office decides which criminal charges to file, negotiates pleas, tries cases and, in many states, advises county government or handles child support and juvenile matters. The office sets local charging and diversion policies within state law.

This race. Every voter in Franklin County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Max H. Comley

Democratic

Biography

Comley is the current Franklin County Attorney, an office that serves as legal counsel for county government and represents the county in legal actions, per Franklin County government official site. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Franklin County Attorney in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Franklin County Attorney on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Max H. Comley. Candidate information follows official Franklin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Franklin County Attorney 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 Franklin County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Max H. Comley, full profileOfficial Kentucky election office