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Henderson County, Kentucky

Henderson County Magistrate, District 4

2 candidates are tracked for Henderson County Magistrate, District 4 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kevin Morgan and Billy "Butch" Puttman. Candidate information follows official Henderson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Kevin Morgan won the Republican primary over Jay Randolph and meets Democratic nominee Billy "Butch" Puttman, who was unopposed in his primary, in November, per the county's official general-election candidate list and WSON AM & FM's filing roster.

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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Kevin Morgan

Republican

Biography

Kevin Morgan appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Henderson County Magistrate, District 4, 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 Kevin Morgan.

Billy "Butch" Puttman

Democratic

Biography

Billy "Butch" Puttman appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Henderson County Magistrate, District 4, 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 Billy "Butch" Puttman.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Henderson County Magistrate, District 4 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Henderson County Magistrate, District 4 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kevin Morgan and Billy "Butch" Puttman. Candidate information follows official Henderson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Henderson County Magistrate, District 4 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
Kevin Morgan, full profileBilly "Butch" Puttman, full profileOfficial Kentucky election office