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Pulaski County, Kentucky

Pulaski County Magistrate 2nd District

One candidate is tracked for Pulaski County Magistrate 2nd District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Gerald Smith. Candidate information follows official Pulaski County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Open seat: 2nd District Magistrate Mike L. Wilson, per the county clerk's official roster, did not file for re-election. Republican Gerald Smith won the May 19, 2026 Republican primary, per the State Board of Elections' official primary recap.

What this office does

Justice of the peace. Justices of the peace handle the lowest-level court matters: small claims, evictions, traffic and minor criminal cases, and, in some states, marriages and inquests. The office is part of the judiciary, so candidates are limited in what they may promise.

This race. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Gerald Smith

Republican

Biography

Gerald Smith is the Republican nominee for Pulaski County magistrate in the 2nd District, a seat currently held by Mike L. Wilson, per Pulaski County Clerk elected officials page. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Pulaski County Magistrate 2nd District in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Pulaski County Magistrate 2nd District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Gerald Smith. Candidate information follows official Pulaski County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Pulaski County Magistrate 2nd District 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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