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.
Housing
Russ GreenwellRepublican
- Supports expanding affordable housing opportunities
Kelly L. DycusDemocratic
- Supports affordable housing for all types of families
Roads & infrastructure
Russ GreenwellRepublican
- Supports pairing county growth with roads, utilities and services
Kelly L. DycusDemocratic
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Russ GreenwellRepublican
No documented position found.
Kelly L. DycusDemocratic
- Supports bringing a new indoor pool and wellness center
Health & human services
Russ GreenwellRepublican
No documented position found.
Kelly L. DycusDemocratic
- Led expansion of county services for people in addiction
Government & transparency
Russ GreenwellRepublican
- Pledges to serve as a full-time magistrate
Kelly L. DycusDemocratic
No documented position found.
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