Magistrate, Nelson County

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Term

4 years

Candidates

2

Election

Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: Magistrates sit on the Nelson County Fiscal Court with the county judge/executive: they approve the county budget, pass ordinances and adopt resolutions on county government. Each is elected by the voters of one magisterial district.

On the ballot in the D101, D102, D103, D104 and D105 precincts (sample ballot). Open seat: Magistrate Jeff Lear did not seek re-election. Donald Thrasher withdrew (Secretary of State's list of candidate filings with the county clerk).

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