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42123 sample ballot preview: statewide, congressional and Barren County races
U.S. House, Kentucky District 23 candidates
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U.S. House, Kentucky District 2
3 candidates
About this race
S. Brett Guthrie (Republican), Thomas A. Loecken (Independent), Megan Wingfield (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot for Kentucky's 2nd Congressional District, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate filings list. Brett Guthrie is the sitting member, per the House roster. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and minor-party candidates qualified by petition.
U.S. Senate3 candidates
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U.S. Senate
3 candidates
Countywide races in Barren County
ZIP 42123 sits in Barren County, per the Census crosswalk. These seats are voted countywide; district seats, city races and school boards need a street address. All Barren County races (24).
Barren County Judge/Executive1 candidate
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Barren County Judge/Executive
1 candidate
Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
Jamie Bewley Byrd won the Republican primary over Paula Ratliff Pedigo, 3,821 votes to 1,681 (about 69 percent to 31 percent), per the Kentucky State Board of Elections' certified Barren County primary recap and WCLU Radio. No Democrat filed, so Byrd is unopposed in November. Byrd is the sitting Barren County Judge-Executive, per the Barren County government's Elected Officials page.
Barren County Attorney1 candidate
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Barren County Attorney
1 candidate
Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
Mike Richardson is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot; no Democratic candidate filed for Barren County Attorney, per the Kentucky Secretary of State's certified candidate filings for Barren County. Richardson is the sitting Barren County Attorney, per the Barren County government's Elected Officials page.
Barren County Clerk1 candidate
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Barren County Clerk
1 candidate
Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
Helena Chase Birdwell is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot; no Democratic candidate filed for Barren County Clerk, per the Kentucky Secretary of State's certified candidate filings for Barren County. Birdwell is the sitting Barren County Clerk, per the Barren County government's Elected Officials page.
Barren County Coroner1 candidate
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Barren County Coroner
1 candidate
Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
Timothy O. Gibson is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot; no Democratic candidate filed for Barren County Coroner, per the Kentucky Secretary of State's certified candidate filings for Barren County. Gibson is the sitting Barren County Coroner, per the Barren County government's Elected Officials page.
Barren County Property Valuation Administrator1 candidate
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Barren County Property Valuation Administrator
1 candidate
Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
Kimberly D. Shipley is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot; no Democratic candidate filed for Barren County Property Valuation Administrator, per the Kentucky Secretary of State's certified candidate filings for Barren County. Shipley is the sitting Barren County PVA, per the Barren County government's Elected Officials page.
Barren County Sheriff1 candidate
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Barren County Sheriff
1 candidate
Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
Adam Bow won a three-way Republican primary with 4,247 votes, ahead of Freddie Joe Wilkerson (789) and Steve Garrison (481), per the Kentucky State Board of Elections' certified Barren County primary recap. No Democrat filed, so Bow is unopposed in November. The seat is open: the Barren County government's Elected Officials page lists Kent Keen, who did not file for re-election in 2026, as the sitting sheriff.
Barren County Jailer2 candidates
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Barren County Jailer
2 candidates
About this race
Aaron M. Shirley won a three-way Republican primary with 3,978 votes, ahead of Hunter Jones (1,114) and Larry Poteet (273), per the Kentucky State Board of Elections' certified Barren County primary recap. He meets Democratic nominee James L. Scott, who was unopposed in his primary, in November.
Barren County Magistrate, 1st Magisterial District1 candidate
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Barren County Magistrate, 1st Magisterial District
1 candidate
Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
Mark Shipley won the Republican primary with 379 votes, ahead of Brandin Bartley (102), per the Kentucky State Board of Elections' certified Barren County primary recap. No Democrat filed, so Mark Shipley is unopposed in November. The seat is open: the Barren County government's Magistrates page lists Jeff Botts, who did not file for re-election in 2026, as the sitting 1st District magistrate.
Barren County Magistrate, 2nd Magisterial District1 candidate
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Barren County Magistrate, 2nd Magisterial District
1 candidate
Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
Derek Pedigo won the Republican primary with 752 votes, ahead of Brandon Bell (330), per the Kentucky State Board of Elections' certified Barren County primary recap. No Democrat filed, so Derek Pedigo is unopposed in November. Derek Pedigo is the sitting 2nd District magistrate, per the Barren County government's Magistrates page.
Barren County Magistrate, 3rd Magisterial District1 candidate
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Barren County Magistrate, 3rd Magisterial District
1 candidate
Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
Tim Durham won the Republican primary with 657 votes, ahead of Daniel Turner (240); Charley Bunch (24), per the Kentucky State Board of Elections' certified Barren County primary recap. No Democrat filed, so Tim Durham is unopposed in November. Tim Durham is the sitting 3rd District magistrate, per the Barren County government's Magistrates page.
Barren County Magistrate, 4th Magisterial District1 candidate
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Barren County Magistrate, 4th Magisterial District
1 candidate
Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
Tim Coomer won the Republican primary with 511 votes, ahead of Trevor Phillips (463); Thomas G. Branham (52), per the Kentucky State Board of Elections' certified Barren County primary recap. No Democrat filed, so Tim Coomer is unopposed in November. Tim Coomer is the sitting 4th District magistrate, per the Barren County government's Magistrates page.
Barren County Magistrate, 5th Magisterial District1 candidate
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Barren County Magistrate, 5th Magisterial District
1 candidate
Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
Marty Kinslow won the Republican primary with 442 votes, ahead of Greg Gassaway (199); Steven Gil Hernandez (173), per the Kentucky State Board of Elections' certified Barren County primary recap. No Democrat filed, so Marty Kinslow is unopposed in November. Marty Kinslow is the sitting 5th District magistrate, per the Barren County government's Magistrates page.
Barren County Magistrate, 7th Magisterial District1 candidate
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Barren County Magistrate, 7th Magisterial District
1 candidate
Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
Brad Groce won the Republican primary with 354 votes, ahead of Michael Haynes (133), per the Kentucky State Board of Elections' certified Barren County primary recap. No Democrat filed, so Brad Groce is unopposed in November. Brad Groce is the sitting 7th District magistrate, per the Barren County government's Magistrates page.
Barren County Magistrate, 6th Magisterial District2 candidates
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Barren County Magistrate, 6th Magisterial District
2 candidates
About this race
Steven D. Gibson (Republican) and Ronnie Lynn Stinson (Democratic) each ran unopposed in their own primaries and meet in November, per the Kentucky Secretary of State's certified candidate filings for Barren County. Stinson is the sitting 6th District magistrate, per the Barren County government's Magistrates page.
Barren County Constable, 3rd Magisterial District1 candidate
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Barren County Constable, 3rd Magisterial District
1 candidate
Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
Josh Garmon is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot; no Democratic candidate filed for Barren County Constable, 3rd Magisterial District, per the Kentucky Secretary of State's certified candidate filings for Barren County.
Barren County Constable, 4th Magisterial District1 candidate
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Barren County Constable, 4th Magisterial District
1 candidate
Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
Wayne Pedigo won the Republican primary over Russ Webster, 728 votes to 120, per the Kentucky State Board of Elections' certified Barren County primary recap. No Democrat filed, so Pedigo is unopposed in November.
Barren County Constable, 5th Magisterial District1 candidate
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Barren County Constable, 5th Magisterial District
1 candidate
Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
Chris Furlong is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot; no Republican candidate filed for Barren County Constable, 5th Magisterial District, per the Kentucky Secretary of State's certified candidate filings for Barren County.
Barren County Constable, 7th Magisterial District2 candidates
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Barren County Constable, 7th Magisterial District
2 candidates
About this race
Jeffrey Basil (Democratic) and Bryan Tenhet (Republican) each ran unopposed in their own primaries and meet in November, per the Kentucky Secretary of State's certified candidate filings for Barren County.
District Judge, 43rd Judicial District1 candidate
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District Judge, 43rd Judicial District
1 candidate
Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
John Gabriel Pendleton is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Kentucky prints unopposed candidates, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Voters across the 43rd Judicial District (Barren, Metcalfe) vote on this seat. Kentucky judicial elections are nonpartisan; a primary narrows the field only when three or more candidates file for a seat. Listed from the Kentucky Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate filings list.
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