William Douglas
Candidate for Magistrate, Oldham County, District 5
Background
Retired after 32 years in federal and local law enforcement; member of the Oldham County Planning and Zoning Commission. Won the May 2026 Republican primary for District 5 magistrate by 21 votes.
Documented positions
Public safety
Supports competitive pay to recruit and keep county police
He said the county has struggled to recruit and retain officers because neighboring agencies pay more.
Report2026 primary election questionnaire: magistrate candidates (Districts 5, 6 and 7)Candidate questionnaire · The Oldham Era · Apr 29, 2026 · pmg-ky1.com
“We must ensure our salaries, benefits, training, and advancement opportunities remain competitive with those offered by nearby communities.”
All sources (4)
- Oldham County Sample Ballot, General Election, November 3, 2026 (published under KRS 424.290)
Election filing · Oldham County Clerk (posted by the Kentucky Secretary of State) · web.sos.ky.gov
- Candidate Filings with the County Clerk, 2026 (Oldham County)
Election filing · Kentucky Secretary of State · web.sos.ky.gov
- Overall voter turnout reaches 30.7% in Oldham County
News coverage · The Oldham Era · May 19, 2026 · pmg-ky1.com
- 2026 primary election questionnaire: magistrate candidates (Districts 5, 6 and 7)
Candidate questionnaire · The Oldham Era · Apr 29, 2026 · pmg-ky1.com
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