Henderson County, Kentucky

Henderson County Magistrate, District 2

One candidate is tracked for Henderson County Magistrate, District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: James M. Franks. Candidate information follows official Henderson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

James M. Franks won the Republican primary over Taylor Tompkins and is unopposed in November, per the county's official general-election candidate list; no Democrat filed. Franks is not the incumbent, per The Hendersonian.

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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James M. Franks

Republican

Top priorities

Restrict commercial-scale wind and lithium-ion battery storage development
Cap solar project expansion
Address water infrastructure and improve emergency radio communications

Per The Hendersonian.

Biography

James M. Franks is president and CEO of Complete Restoration, LLC since 2013, with 20 years of experience in commercial inspection and restoration, and also serves as a volunteer firefighter, per The Hendersonian. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for James M. Franks.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Henderson County Magistrate, District 2 in 2026?

When is the Henderson County Magistrate, 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 Henderson County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

James M. Franks, full profile Official Kentucky election office