County

Magistrate, Oldham County

District 5

Vote for: 1
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: Magistrates (justices of the peace) sit on the fiscal court, the county's governing body, which adopts the county budget and ordinances with the county judge/executive. Each is elected by one magisterial district.

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William Douglas

Republican

The gist

Supports competitive pay to recruit and keep county police

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Supports competitive pay to recruit and keep county police
2026 primary election questionnaire: magistrate candidates (Districts 5, 6 and 7)
Candidate questionnaire · The Oldham Era · Apr 29, 2026 · pmg-ky1.com
“We must ensure our salaries, benefits, training, and advancement opportunities remain competitive with those offered by nearby communities.”

Rhett Hill

Democratic

The gist

No documented position found.

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