County

Magistrate, Christian County

5th Magisterial District

Vote for: 1
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 E101, E102, E103, E104 and E105 precincts (sample ballot).

Candidates Compare by issue

Austin Crawford

Republican

The gist

Supports well-funded local law enforcement to fight crime
Supports creating more job opportunities in the county

More about Austin

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Supports well-funded local law enforcement to fight crime
Republican District 5 Fiscal Court candidates spotlight their plans to address local issues
News coverage · WHOP Radio · May 6, 2026 · whopam.com
“Crawford believes local law enforcement needs to be well funded”
Supports creating more job opportunities in the county
Republican District 5 Fiscal Court candidates spotlight their plans to address local issues
News coverage · WHOP Radio · May 6, 2026 · whopam.com
“he would also look into creating more job opportunities in the county”

James "Jim" Smith

Democratic

The gist

No documented position found.

More about James

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 2 issues covered in this race.