George Barnett
Candidate for Magistrate, Christian County, 3rd Magisterial District
Background
George Barnett is the District 3 magistrate on the Christian County Fiscal Court.
Documented positions
Public safety
Supports building a seventh county EMS station
He said he did not want to move existing personnel and ambulances to a new north-county station because that could slow response times elsewhere.
ReportRepublican District 3 Fiscal Court candidates share their stances on local issuesNews coverage · WHOP Radio · May 14, 2026 · whopam.com
“he could support the construction of a seventh EMS station and expanding resources”
Economy & jobs
Supports diversifying industry and helping existing businesses expand
ReportRepublican District 3 Fiscal Court candidates share their stances on local issuesNews coverage · WHOP Radio · May 14, 2026 · whopam.com
“Barnett says he wants to diversify the industries in Christian County and to focus more on helping existing businesses expand.”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports seeking grants for the courthouse renovation
From a League of Women Voters forum before the May 2026 Republican primary.
ReportRepublican District 3 Fiscal Court candidates share their stances on local issuesNews coverage · WHOP Radio · May 14, 2026 · whopam.com
“wants to start applying for grants to fund the Christian County Courthouse renovation project”
All sources (3)
- 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
- County Magistrates
Government record · Christian County Fiscal Court · christiancountyky.gov
- Republican District 3 Fiscal Court candidates share their stances on local issues
News coverage · WHOP Radio · May 14, 2026 · whopam.com
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