Danny Smith
Republican Incumbent
Biography
Danny Smith is the incumbent Laurel County Magistrate for the 2nd District, per the county clerk's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Laurel County, Kentucky
Laurel County Magistrate District 2
Laurel County, Kentucky
Laurel County Magistrate District 2
One candidate is tracked for Laurel County Magistrate District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Danny Smith. Candidate information follows official Laurel County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
About this race
Incumbent Republican Danny Smith won the May 19, 2026 Republican primary, per the State Board of Elections' official primary recap; no Democratic or independent candidate filed for November.
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. The sitting officeholder, Danny Smith, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.