Judges & courts

District Judge, 18th Judicial District

Vote for: 1
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A district judge hears misdemeanors, traffic cases, small claims and smaller civil cases, juvenile matters and probate in the district's counties. Nonpartisan.

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Brian T. Canupp

No party listed

Attorney

The gist

Pledges to uphold the law exactly as written
Proposes improving court efficiency to cut case backlogs
Supports partnerships with law enforcement and community leaders
Proposes modern technology for more transparent court proceedings
Pledges fiscal responsibility in court operations

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Pledges to uphold the law exactly as written
Canupp 4 Judge – Justice with Integrity. Experience with Heart.
Campaign website · Canupp 4 Judge · canupp4judge.com
“My commitment is to uphold the law exactly as it is written, maintaining transparency and accountability in every proceeding.”
Proposes improving court efficiency to cut case backlogs
Canupp 4 Judge – Justice with Integrity. Experience with Heart.
Campaign website · Canupp 4 Judge · canupp4judge.com
“Enhance court efficiency to reduce case backlogs and deliver timely justice.”
Supports partnerships with law enforcement and community leaders
Canupp 4 Judge – Justice with Integrity. Experience with Heart.
Campaign website · Canupp 4 Judge · canupp4judge.com
“Foster partnerships with law enforcement and community leaders to improve public safety.”
Proposes modern technology for more transparent court proceedings
Canupp 4 Judge – Justice with Integrity. Experience with Heart.
Campaign website · Canupp 4 Judge · canupp4judge.com
“Implement modern technology to make court proceedings more transparent and accessible.”
Pledges fiscal responsibility in court operations
Canupp 4 Judge – Justice with Integrity. Experience with Heart.
Campaign website · Canupp 4 Judge · canupp4judge.com
“Protect taxpayer dollars by ensuring fiscal responsibility in all court operations.”

Gregory E. J. Coulson

No party listedIncumbent

District judge, 18th Judicial District · Cynthiana

The gist

Supports drug court programs that address root causes of crime
Pledges public safety while respecting constitutional rights
Pledges independent and impartial justice in every hearing

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Supports drug court programs that address root causes of crime
Home | Greg Coulson Campaign
Campaign website · Committee to Keep Judge Coulson · keepjudgecoulson.com
“Judge Coulson prioritizes the safety of our neighborhoods through effective drug court programs that address the root causes of crime”
Pledges public safety while respecting constitutional rights
Home | Greg Coulson Campaign
Campaign website · Committee to Keep Judge Coulson · keepjudgecoulson.com
“deciding which path is most likely to result in the safest outcome for the community while respecting the Constitutional rights of everyone”
Pledges independent and impartial justice in every hearing
Home | Greg Coulson Campaign
Campaign website · Committee to Keep Judge Coulson · keepjudgecoulson.com
“Judge Coulson ensures that independent and impartial justice is delivered in every courtroom hearing.”

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