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McCracken County, Kentucky

McCracken County Clerk

2 candidates are tracked for McCracken County Clerk on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Daronda Tyler and Cara Ann Walker. Candidate information follows official McCracken County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Open seat: incumbent Clerk Jamie Huskey is not seeking re-election, per the Paducah Sun. Both nominees were unopposed in their May 19, 2026 primaries.

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 McCracken County votes on this seat.

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Daronda Tyler

Democratic

Biography

Daronda Tyler serves as McCracken County Chief Deputy Clerk and announced her candidacy for County Clerk after incumbent Jamie Huskey said she would not seek re-election, per the Paducah Sun. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

Cara Ann Walker

Republican

Top priorities
  • Modernizing office technology to improve access and efficiency
  • Controlling costs while maintaining high standards of service
  • Protecting the integrity of public records and elections

Per the campaign announcement.

Biography

Cara Ann Walker currently works as a recordings clerk in the McCracken County Clerk's office and is a first-time candidate for County Clerk, per WPSD Local 6. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for McCracken County Clerk in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for McCracken County Clerk on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Daronda Tyler and Cara Ann Walker. Candidate information follows official McCracken County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the McCracken 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.

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Candidate roster from official McCracken County and state election office filings, last verified October 2, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Daronda Tyler, full profileCara Ann Walker, full profileOfficial Kentucky election office