Hardin County, Kentucky

Hardin County Attorney

One candidate is tracked for Hardin County Attorney on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Donald C. Jones. Candidate information follows official Hardin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Donald C. Jones (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Hardin County Attorney, per the Hardin County Clerk's official current local candidates report (hccoky.org, read September 8, 2026). Kentucky prints unopposed candidates.

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 Hardin County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Donald C. Jones

Republican

Top priorities

Maintaining high standards to hold criminals accountable
Continuing advocacy for domestic violence victims and abused or neglected children
Developing new approaches for people with mental illness and addiction while maintaining community safety

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Donald C. Jones has about 20 years of experience as a prosecutor in Hardin County, including 13 years as First Assistant, per the campaign site. Jones is running for Hardin County Attorney, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Hardin County Attorney in 2026?

When is the Hardin 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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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Hardin County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

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