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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.

Public safety

  • William DouglasRepublican

    • Supports competitive pay to recruit and keep county police
  • Rhett HillDemocratic

    No documented position found.

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