Madison County, Kentucky

Madison County Clerk

One candidate is tracked for Madison County Clerk on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kenny Barger. Candidate information follows official Madison County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Kenny Barger is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Madison County Clerk's official current-candidates list.

What this office does

County clerk. The county clerk keeps the county board's official records and minutes and, depending on the state, issues marriage licenses, business filings and vehicle registrations. In many states the county clerk also runs elections: voter registration, ballots, polling places and the certification of local results.

This race. Every voter in Madison County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Kenny Barger, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Kenny Barger

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Expand digital services, including online vehicle registration renewal
Keep the clerk's office cost-efficient and customer-focused
Maintain accessible branch locations with extended hours

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Kenny Barger is the incumbent Madison County clerk, first elected in 2010 and in office since January 2011. A Richmond native and Eastern Kentucky University attendee, he previously worked in his family's Barger's Towing and Recovery business and as a manager at Mikron Industries, per the clerk's office website.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Madison County Clerk in 2026?

When is the Madison County Clerk 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.

How do I see my exact Madison County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Madison County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

Cross-check with the official Kentucky election office, or see the full Madison County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.

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Candidate profiles

Kenny Barger, full profile Official Kentucky election office