One candidate is tracked for Madison County Magistrate, District 4 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chris Sipple. Candidate information follows official Madison County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Chris Sipple won the May 19, 2026 four-way Republican primary over Gary Thomas, Debbie Vescio and Alfred E. Winkler, per the official primary ballot; he is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Madison County Clerk's official current-candidates list.
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Chris Sipple filed as the Republican candidate for Madison County Magistrate, District 4 for the 2026 general election, according to the Madison County Clerk's official candidate list. The office is currently held by Tom Botkin, per the county's official roster of elected officials. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Who is running for Madison County Magistrate, District 4 in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Madison County Magistrate, District 4 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chris Sipple. Candidate information follows official Madison County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Madison 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 Madison County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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