John Hibbard
Candidate for Magistrate, Franklin County, District 5
Background
- Occupation
- Financial advisor
A licensed financial advisor who started his Edward Jones practice in 2007, and vice chair of the Republican Party of Franklin County. He served 12 years on the Franklin County Humane Society board, three as its president.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports reducing county government spending and waste
ReportHibbard launches campaign for 5th District magistrateNews coverage · The State Journal · Sep 23, 2025 · state-journal.com
“He also wants the county to maintain a sustainable budget by reducing government spending and waste.”
Public safety
Supports backing law enforcement and first responders
ReportHibbard launches campaign for 5th District magistrateNews coverage · The State Journal · Sep 23, 2025 · state-journal.com
“We need to ensure public safety by supporting our law enforcement and first responders”
Housing
Supports a plan to increase housing at all levels
ReportHibbard launches campaign for 5th District magistrateNews coverage · The State Journal · Sep 23, 2025 · state-journal.com
“We need to develop a plan to be able to increase the amount of housing. This includes all levels of homes”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from John Hibbard on them.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
All sources (2)
- Franklin County Sample Ballot, General Election, November 3, 2026 (published under KRS 424.290; Secretary of State's copy)
Election filing · Franklin County Clerk (posted by the Kentucky Secretary of State) · web.sos.ky.gov
- Hibbard launches campaign for 5th District magistrate
News coverage · The State Journal · Sep 23, 2025 · state-journal.com
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