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Magistrate, Christian County

3rd Magisterial District

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Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: Magistrates sit on the Christian County Fiscal Court with the county judge/executive: they adopt the county budget, set tax levies, pass ordinances and oversee county roads, buildings and finances. Each is elected by the voters of one magisterial district.

On the ballot in the C101, C102, C103, C104, C105 and C106 precincts (sample ballot).

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George BarnettChristian County Fiscal Court

George Barnett

RepublicanIncumbent

The gist

  • Supports seeking grants for the courthouse renovation
  • Supports building a seventh county EMS station
  • Supports diversifying industry and helping existing businesses expand
More about George
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  1. Supports seeking grants for the courthouse renovation

    Republican District 3 Fiscal Court candidates share their stances on local issues

    News coverage · WHOP Radio · May 14, 2026 · whopam.com

    “wants to start applying for grants to fund the Christian County Courthouse renovation project”
  2. Supports building a seventh county EMS station

    Republican District 3 Fiscal Court candidates share their stances on local issues

    News coverage · WHOP Radio · May 14, 2026 · whopam.com

    “he could support the construction of a seventh EMS station and expanding resources”
  3. Supports diversifying industry and helping existing businesses expand

    Republican District 3 Fiscal Court candidates share their stances on local issues

    News coverage · WHOP Radio · May 14, 2026 · whopam.com

    “Barnett says he wants to diversify the industries in Christian County and to focus more on helping existing businesses expand.”

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