John Lester "J.L." Smith
Candidate for Magistrate, Breathitt County, District 1
Background
Former Breathitt County judge/executive; won the seven-candidate May 2026 Democratic primary for magistrate, defeating incumbent Magistrate Brenda F. Terry.
Documented positions
No documented position found.
All sources (3)
- Candidate Filings with the County Clerk: Breathitt County (2026 elections; the county's general election sample ballot is not posted online)
Election filing · Kentucky Secretary of State (filings made with the Breathitt County Clerk) · web.sos.ky.gov
- Breathitt County Precinct Summary Results Report, 2026 Primary Election, May 19, 2026 (official results)
Election filing · Kentucky State Board of Elections · elect.ky.gov
- Voters Choose Change
News coverage · The Jackson Times-Voice · May 20, 2026 · jacksontimesvoice.com
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