County
Magistrate, Franklin County
District 5
- 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.
Taxes & budget
John HibbardRepublican
- Supports reducing county government spending and waste
Richard TannerDemocratic
No documented position found.
Public safety
John HibbardRepublican
- Supports backing law enforcement and first responders
Richard TannerDemocratic
No documented position found.
Housing
John HibbardRepublican
- Supports a plan to increase housing at all levels
Richard TannerDemocratic
- Supports the new downtown affordable housing initiatives
Roads & infrastructure
John HibbardRepublican
No documented position found.
Richard TannerDemocratic
- Supports securing funds for the Farmdale sewer project
Environment & parks
John HibbardRepublican
No documented position found.
Richard TannerDemocratic
- Supports building a new indoor aquatic center
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; 5 issues covered in this race.