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Pike County, Kentucky

Pike County Attorney

One candidate is tracked for Pike County Attorney on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Paul Howard Jr.. Candidate information follows official Pike County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Paul Howard Jr. (R) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Kentucky Secretary of State's county candidate filing list, and is confirmed as the sitting county attorney on the Pike County government officials page.

What this office does

District attorney or prosecutor. The district attorney is the chief prosecutor for the county or judicial district. The office decides which criminal charges to file, negotiates pleas, tries cases and, in many states, advises county government or handles child support and juvenile matters. The office sets local charging and diversion policies within state law.

This race. Every voter in Pike County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Paul Howard Jr., is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Paul Howard Jr.

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Paul Howard is running unopposed for Pike County Attorney in the 2026 general election, per News-Express. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Pike County Attorney in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Pike County Attorney on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Paul Howard Jr.. Candidate information follows official Pike County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Pike County Attorney 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 Pike County ballot?

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

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Candidate profiles
Paul Howard Jr., full profileOfficial Kentucky election office