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Pulaski County, Kentucky

Pulaski County Magistrate 4th District

One candidate is tracked for Pulaski County Magistrate 4th District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: John "Jack" W. New. Candidate information follows official Pulaski County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Republican John "Jack" W. New won a five-way primary on May 19, 2026; 4th District Magistrate Mark Ranshaw ran for re-election and finished second, 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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John "Jack" W. New

Republican

Biography

John "Jack" W. New is the Republican nominee for Pulaski County magistrate in the 4th District, a seat currently held by Mark Ranshaw, 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 4th District in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Pulaski County Magistrate 4th District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: John "Jack" W. New. Candidate information follows official Pulaski County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Pulaski County Magistrate 4th 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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