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Henderson County, Kentucky

Henderson County Magistrate, District 3

2 candidates are tracked for Henderson County Magistrate, District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tim Southard and Rachel Bray. Candidate information follows official Henderson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Tim Southard (Republican) and Rachel Bray (Democratic) each ran unopposed in their primaries and meet in November, per the county's official general-election candidate list.

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.

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Tim Southard

Republican

Biography

Tim Southard appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Henderson County Magistrate, District 3, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Tim Southard.

Rachel Bray

Democratic

Biography

Rachel Bray appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Henderson County Magistrate, District 3, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Rachel Bray.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Henderson County Magistrate, District 3 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Henderson County Magistrate, District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tim Southard and Rachel Bray. Candidate information follows official Henderson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Henderson County Magistrate, District 3 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
Tim Southard, full profileRachel Bray, full profileOfficial Kentucky election office