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Magistrate, Franklin County

District 6

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.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Public safety

  • Jacob HackRepublican

    No documented position found.

  • Eric E. WhismanDemocratic

    • Supports competitive pay for county first responders

Housing

  • Jacob HackRepublican

    • Supports safe, affordable housing for local residents

  • Eric E. WhismanDemocratic

    • Supports a new indoor aquatic facility and affordable housing

Economy & jobs

  • Jacob HackRepublican

    • Supports growth that keeps small-town values intact
    • Supports securing stable jobs that pay a living wage

  • Eric E. WhismanDemocratic

    No documented position found.

Environment & parks

  • Jacob HackRepublican

    No documented position found.

  • Eric E. WhismanDemocratic

    • Led creation of a county stormwater and flooding task force

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; 4 issues covered in this race.