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District Judge, 50th Judicial District

Patrick F. Barsotti

Candidate for District Judge, 50th Judicial District

No party listedIncumbent

Background

Occupation
District judge, 50th Judicial District (Boyle and Mercer counties)

District judge for Boyle and Mercer counties since winning the seat in 2022, when he was an assistant Boyle County attorney and described himself as a career prosecutor. He graduated from Boyle County High School, Centre College and the University of Kentucky College of Law.

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Documented positions

Health & human services

  • Supports making rehabilitation the focus in substance abuse cases

    From his answers to The Advocate-Messenger's 2022 questionnaire, when he first ran for the seat.

    Meet the Candidates: District Judge for Boyle and Mercer Counties

    Candidate questionnaire · The Advocate-Messenger · May 13, 2022 · amnews.com

    “As it relates to substance abuse, rehabilitation should be the primary focus when the District Court is confronted with addressing these issues.”
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Courts & justice

  • Pledges accountability in recovery, using jail when appropriate

    From his answers to The Advocate-Messenger's 2022 questionnaire, when he first ran for the seat.

    Meet the Candidates: District Judge for Boyle and Mercer Counties

    Candidate questionnaire · The Advocate-Messenger · May 13, 2022 · amnews.com

    “I will hold them accountable throughout the process by utilizing the jail when appropriate”
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