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Who is on the ballot in 42420?

Henderson County, KY

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Fields below reflect the November 3, 2026 general election ballot as races are certified.

13 races on your November 3 ballot. Jump to:
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U.S. House, Kentucky District 1
2 candidates
Federal ▾
James R. Comer portrait
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James R. Comer
REP INCUMBENT
Biography
Comer studied agriculture at Western Kentucky University, graduating in 1993, and became a farmer after taking out a loan to buy his first farm, per the campaign site. He served six terms in the Kentucky House, then as Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture starting in 2011, before his election to the U.S. House in 2016, per the campaign site. He now chairs the House Oversight Committee and grew up in rural Monroe County, Kentucky, per the campaign site.
Top Priorities
  • Government accountability and oversight of federal agencies
  • Reducing government waste, fraud and abuse
Per the jamescomer.com.
Key voting record
Voted yes on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the 2025 tax-and-spending package, which passed the House 218-214 in July 2025. Supported
Voted yes on the Laken Riley Act, expanding federal detention of certain immigrants charged with theft or violent crimes, which passed the House 263-156 in January 2025. Supported
Voted yes on the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal 2026, which passed the House 231-196 in September 2025. Supported
Campaign siteFull profile
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John "Drew" Williams
DEM
Biography
John "Drew" Williams is the Democratic nominee for Kentucky's 1st Congressional District. A lifelong resident of Marshall County, he graduated from Murray State University in 2016 with a degree in history and a minor in biology, and has spent nearly two decades working in family-owned businesses building docks and marinas across five states, according to WPSD Local 6.
Top Priorities
  • agricultural resilience and support
  • congressional accountability
  • workplace protections and fair pay
Campaign siteFull profile
About this race
James R. Comer (Republican), John "Drew" Williams (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot for Kentucky's 1st Congressional District, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate filings list. James Comer 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. Senate
3 candidates
Federal ▾
Andy Barr portrait
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Andy Barr
REP
Biography
Andy Barr is the Republican nominee for Kentucky's open U.S. Senate seat and the sitting U.S. representative for the 6th Congressional District, per the House roster. A former attorney, he has served on the House Financial Services and Foreign Affairs committees, per his campaign site.
Top Priorities
  • Advance conservative fiscal, border, and energy policy
  • Support Kentucky jobs, veterans, and rural communities
  • Use House experience in financial services and foreign affairs
Key voting record
Voted yes on the Laken Riley Act, expanding federal detention of certain immigrants charged with theft or violent crimes, which passed the House 263-156 in January 2025. Supported
Voted yes on the March 2025 full-year stopgap funding bill, which passed the House 217-213 in March 2025. Supported
Voted yes on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the 2025 tax-and-spending package, which passed the House 218-214 in July 2025. Supported
Campaign siteFull profile
Charles Booker portrait
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Charles Booker
DEM
Biography
Charles Booker is a Democratic candidate for Kentucky's open U.S. Senate seat, a former state representative from Louisville, and the 2022 Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate. His campaign emphasizes economic dignity, working families, health care, racial justice, rural-urban coalition building, and a populist message aimed at Kentucky voters across party lines.
Top Priorities
  • Raise wages and support working families
  • Expand health-care access and economic dignity
  • Build a rural-urban coalition around accountability and justice
Campaign siteFull profile
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Christopher Campbell
Biography
Christopher Campbell is the Kentucky Party candidate for U.S. Senate from Kentucky on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate filings list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
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Countywide races in Henderson County

ZIP 42420 sits in Henderson County, per the Census crosswalk. These seats are voted countywide; district seats, city races and school boards need a street address. All Henderson County races (22).

Henderson County Judge-Executive
2 candidates
County ▾
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Timothy R. Dunn
REP
Biography
He has campaigned on wind and solar energy policy, property taxes, and support for small businesses. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Timothy R. Dunn.
Top Priorities
  • Address wind and solar energy development policy
  • Property tax relief
  • Support small businesses and tourism
Per the WEVV/14 News.
Full profile
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L. "Les" Jenkins-Mackey
DEM
Biography
L. "Les" Jenkins-Mackey won the Democratic primary in the Henderson County Judge-Executive race over Lisa Thompson Meyer. Her campaign describes her as seeking to bring "a practical, steady voice to manage community challenges," per Yahoo News. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for L. "Les" Jenkins-Mackey.
Full profile
About this race
Timothy R. Dunn won the Republican primary over incumbent Judge-Executive Brad Schneider by about 50 votes, per WEVV/14 News. He meets Democratic nominee L. "Les" Jenkins-Mackey, who won her primary over Lisa Thompson Meyer, in November, per WSON AM & FM's candidate filing list and the county's official general-election candidate page. Neither nominee is the incumbent; Schneider, who did not advance, said he would support whoever wins in November, per 14 News.
Henderson County Clerk
1 candidate
County ▾
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Carrie Smith
REP
Biography
Carrie Smith appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Henderson County Clerk, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Carrie Smith.
Full profile
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
Carrie Smith is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the county's official general-election candidate list; no Democrat filed.
Henderson County Sheriff
1 candidate
County ▾
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Chip Stauffer
REP INCUMBENT
Biography
Chip Stauffer is the incumbent Henderson County Sheriff, per the Henderson County government website. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Chip Stauffer.
Full profile
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
Chip Stauffer is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the county's official general-election candidate list. Stauffer is the sitting sheriff, per the Henderson County government website's organizational structure page.
Henderson County Jailer
1 candidate
County ▾
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Anthony Willett
REP
Biography
Anthony Willett is a Lieutenant and Administrative Commander at the Henderson County Sheriff's Office who spent five years in the U.S. Marine Corps and a decade at the Henderson County Detention Center, rising to Major of Operations, per The Hendersonian. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Anthony Willett.
Top Priorities
  • Strengthen jail staff training, retention, and safety
  • Expand addiction treatment, education, and job-readiness programs to reduce recidivism
  • Pursue grant funding and reduce waste
Per The Hendersonian.
Full profile
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
Anthony Willett won the Republican primary over Eddie Vaught and is unopposed in November, per the county's official general-election candidate list and WSON AM & FM's filing roster. Willett is not the incumbent.
Henderson County Attorney
1 candidate
County ▾
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Steven R. Gold
DEM INCUMBENT
Biography
Steven R. Gold is the incumbent Henderson County Attorney, serving since 2008, per the Henderson County government website. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Steven R. Gold.
Full profile
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
Steven R. Gold is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the county's official general-election candidate list; no Republican filed. Gold has served as county attorney since 2008, per the Henderson County government website.
Henderson County Coroner
1 candidate
County ▾
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Dewayne L. Reneer
REP
Biography
Dewayne L. Reneer appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Henderson County Coroner, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Dewayne L. Reneer.
Full profile
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
Dewayne L. Reneer won the Republican primary over Sheila Patterson and is unopposed in November, per the county's official general-election candidate list and WSON AM & FM's filing roster; no Democrat filed.
Henderson County Property Valuation Administrator
1 candidate
County ▾
AM
Andrew M. Powell
REP
Biography
Andrew M. Powell is the incumbent Henderson County Property Valuation Administrator, serving since 2018, per the Henderson County PVA office. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Andrew M. Powell.
Full profile
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
Andrew M. Powell is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the county's official general-election candidate list. Powell has served as PVA since 2018, per the Henderson County PVA office.
Henderson County Surveyor
1 candidate
County ▾
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Clifton Lee Krahwinkel
DEM
Biography
Clifton Lee Krahwinkel appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Henderson County Surveyor, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Clifton Lee Krahwinkel.
Full profile
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
Clifton Lee Krahwinkel is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the county's official general-election candidate list; no Republican filed.
District Judge, 51st Judicial District, Division 1
2 candidates
County ▾
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Ashley Renee Hampton
Biography
Ashley Renee Hampton is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for District Judge, 51st Judicial District, Division 1, per the Kentucky Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate filings list. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Full profile
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Lindsey Noller Turner
Biography
Lindsey Noller Turner is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for District Judge, 51st Judicial District, Division 1, per the Kentucky Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate filings list. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Full profile
About this race
Ashley Renee Hampton and Lindsey Noller Turner are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for this seat. Voters across the 51st Judicial District (Henderson) 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.
District Judge, 51st Judicial District, Division 2
1 candidate
County ▾
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Leslie M. Newman
INCUMBENT
Biography
Leslie M. Newman serves as the District Court judge for the 51st Judicial District, Division 2, per the Kentucky Court of Justice. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Full profile
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
Leslie M. Newman 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 51st Judicial District (Henderson) 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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