J.W. "Bill" Bartleman
Biography
J.W. "Bill" Bartleman is the incumbent McCracken County Commissioner for the 1st District, per the county government's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
McCracken County, Kentucky
McCracken County Commissioner 1st District
McCracken County, Kentucky
McCracken County Commissioner 1st District
One candidate is tracked for McCracken County Commissioner 1st District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: J.W. "Bill" Bartleman. Candidate information follows official McCracken County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
About this race
Incumbent Bill Bartleman won a three-way Republican primary on May 19, 2026, per the State Board of Elections' official primary recap, and is unopposed for November.
What this office does
County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.
This race. The sitting officeholder, J.W. "Bill" Bartleman, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.