Magistrate, Garrard County

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Term

4 years

Candidates

1

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.

Magistrate Chris Butner lost the May 19, 2026 Republican primary to Colby Reik.

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