Ricky Whitlock
Candidate for Magistrate, Larue County, District 2
Background
LaRue County magistrate since 2011 (District 2).
Photo: The LaRue County Herald News
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Proposes studying self-funded health insurance for county employees
ReportRicky Whitlock (R) (I) — District 2 Magistrate questionnaireCandidate questionnaire · The LaRue County Herald News · Sep 9, 2026 · pmg-ky2.com
“We may be paying more in premiums than are being paid in claims, making self-funded insurance a cost-saving measure.”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports resurfacing county roads at least every 15 years
ReportRicky Whitlock (R) (I) — District 2 Magistrate questionnaireCandidate questionnaire · The LaRue County Herald News · Sep 9, 2026 · pmg-ky2.com
“My goal would be at least every 15 years or sooner if needed.”
Environment & parks
Supports improving the LaRue County Fairgrounds
ReportRicky Whitlock (R) (I) — District 2 Magistrate questionnaireCandidate questionnaire · The LaRue County Herald News · Sep 9, 2026 · pmg-ky2.com
“I still support making the fairgrounds great again.”
Courts & justice
Supports House Bill 557 to raise county jail revenue
ReportRicky Whitlock (R) (I) — District 2 Magistrate questionnaireCandidate questionnaire · The LaRue County Herald News · Sep 9, 2026 · pmg-ky2.com
“I supported House Bill 557 since it was written and will push for it's passing in the next legislative session”
All sources (4)
- Larue County Sample Ballot, General Election, November 3, 2026 (published under KRS 424.290)
Election filing · Larue County Clerk (posted by the Kentucky Secretary of State) · web.sos.ky.gov
- How to contact your local offices
News coverage · The LaRue County Herald News · Sep 16, 2026 · pmg-ky2.com
- County officials: Larue County
Government record · Kentucky Department for Local Government · kydlgweb.ky.gov
- Ricky Whitlock (R) (I) — District 2 Magistrate questionnaire
Candidate questionnaire · The LaRue County Herald News · Sep 9, 2026 · pmg-ky2.com
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