Russ Greenwell
Candidate for Magistrate, Franklin County, District 3
Background
- Occupation
- Realtor; retired Frankfort Fire Department captain
A retired Frankfort Fire Department captain and paramedic with 20 years of service, now a Realtor and a driver's test administrator with the Kentucky State Police. He holds a master's degree in emergency services management from Columbia Southern University.
Photo: Photo via The State Journal
Documented positions
Housing
Supports expanding affordable housing opportunities
ReportGreenwell running for 3rd District magistrateNews coverage · The State Journal · Dec 14, 2025 · state-journal.com
“improving infrastructure, expanding affordable housing opportunities, and strengthening public safety”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports pairing county growth with roads, utilities and services
ReportGreenwell running for 3rd District magistrateNews coverage · The State Journal · Dec 14, 2025 · state-journal.com
“Growth in Franklin County must be thoughtful and be supported by strong infrastructure like roads, utilities, and essential services”
Government & transparency
Pledges to serve as a full-time magistrate
ReportGreenwell running for 3rd District magistrateNews coverage · The State Journal · Dec 14, 2025 · state-journal.com
“If elected, I intend to serve as a full-time magistrate, fully dedicated to the responsibilities of the office”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Russ Greenwell on them.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
- Health & human servicesNo 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
- Greenwell running for 3rd District magistrate
News coverage · The State Journal · Dec 14, 2025 · state-journal.com
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