Austin Crawford
Candidate for Magistrate, Christian County, 5th Magisterial District
Background
Austin Crawford won the May 2026 Republican primary for the open District 5 magistrate seat.
Documented positions
Public safety
Supports well-funded local law enforcement to fight crime
From a League of Women Voters forum before the May 2026 primary.
ReportRepublican District 5 Fiscal Court candidates spotlight their plans to address local issuesNews coverage · WHOP Radio · May 6, 2026 · whopam.com
“Crawford believes local law enforcement needs to be well funded”
Economy & jobs
Supports creating more job opportunities in the county
ReportRepublican District 5 Fiscal Court candidates spotlight their plans to address local issuesNews coverage · WHOP Radio · May 6, 2026 · whopam.com
“he would also look into creating more job opportunities in the county”
All sources (4)
- Sample ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election (Christian County; published under KRS 424.290)
Election filing · Christian County Clerk (posted by the Kentucky Secretary of State) · web.sos.ky.gov
- Incumbents, newcomers file to seek city, county offices ahead of filing deadline
News coverage · WHOP Radio · Jan 11, 2026 · whopam.com
- Christian County election results: Primary brings local turnover
News coverage · Hoptown Chronicle · May 19, 2026 · hoptownchronicle.org
- Republican District 5 Fiscal Court candidates spotlight their plans to address local issues
News coverage · WHOP Radio · May 6, 2026 · whopam.com
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