Katherine W. Shumate
Biography
Kenton County's own staff directory lists her current title as the county's 3rd Magisterial District magistrate, per Kenton County government staff directory. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Kenton County, Kentucky
Kenton County Magistrate, 1st District
Kenton County, Kentucky
Kenton County Magistrate, 1st District
2 candidates are tracked for Kenton County Magistrate, 1st District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Katherine W. Shumate and Stephen L. J. Hoffman. Candidate information follows official Kenton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
About this race
Katherine W. Shumate (Republican) faces Stephen L. J. Hoffman (Democratic) on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Kenton County Clerk's official 2026 General Ballot Draw.
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.