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Magistrate, Rockcastle County

District 5

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1
Term
4 years
Candidates
1
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: Magistrates sit on the Rockcastle 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 E101 East Mt. Vernon, E102 Orlando, E103 East Livingston, E104 Wildie and E105 West Livingston precincts (sample ballot). Open seat: Magistrate Michael P. McGuire lost the May 19, 2026 Republican primary.

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Magistrate, Rockcastle County, District 5 · Kentucky 2026 General Election · The Gist