County

Magistrate, Franklin County

District 3

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

What this office does: A magistrate (justice of the peace) represents a magisterial district on the fiscal court, which adopts the county budget, sets tax rates and passes county ordinances.

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Russ Greenwell

Republican

Realtor; retired Frankfort Fire Department captain

The gist

Pledges to serve as a full-time magistrate
Supports pairing county growth with roads, utilities and services
Supports expanding affordable housing opportunities

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Pledges to serve as a full-time magistrate
Greenwell running for 3rd District magistrate
News 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”
Supports pairing county growth with roads, utilities and services
Greenwell running for 3rd District magistrate
News 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”
Supports expanding affordable housing opportunities
Greenwell running for 3rd District magistrate
News coverage · The State Journal · Dec 14, 2025 · state-journal.com
“improving infrastructure, expanding affordable housing opportunities, and strengthening public safety”

Kelly L. Dycus

DemocraticIncumbent

Franklin County 3rd District magistrate; mental health counselor

The gist

Supports affordable housing for all types of families
Led expansion of county services for people in addiction
Supports bringing a new indoor pool and wellness center

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Supports affordable housing for all types of families
Dycus seeking re-election as 3rd District magistrate
News coverage · The State Journal · Nov 4, 2025 · state-journal.com
“her top priorities are affordable housing for all types of families and expanded partnerships in training”
Led expansion of county services for people in addiction
Dycus seeking re-election as 3rd District magistrate
News coverage · The State Journal · Nov 4, 2025 · state-journal.com
“she led the charge to expand services to people in active addiction and secure the partnerships that make it possible”
Supports bringing a new indoor pool and wellness center
Dycus seeking re-election as 3rd District magistrate
News coverage · The State Journal · Nov 4, 2025 · state-journal.com
“to do everything possible to bring a new indoor pool and wellness center to Frankfort”

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