Mike Masters
Republican
Biography
Filed as a candidate for Laurel County Coroner on the 2026 general election ballot, per Kentucky Secretary of State 2026 general election candidate filings. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Laurel County, Kentucky
Laurel County Coroner
Laurel County, Kentucky
Laurel County Coroner
One candidate is tracked for Laurel County Coroner on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mike Masters. Candidate information follows official Laurel County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
About this race
Incumbent Coroner Doug Bowling ran for re-election and finished second to Mike Masters in the May 19, 2026 Republican primary, per the State Board of Elections' official primary recap. No other candidate filed, so Masters is unopposed in November.
What this office does
Coroner. The coroner investigates deaths that are sudden, unexplained, violent or unattended, determines the cause and manner of death, and signs death certificates in those cases. Depending on the state, the coroner may be a physician or a layperson who works with contracted pathologists.
This race. Every voter in Laurel County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.