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Magistrate, Russell County

3rd Magisterial District

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1
Term
4 years
Candidates
1
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: Magistrates sit on the Russell 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 Salem, Eli, Irvins and Jabez precincts (sample ballot). Open seat: Magistrate Zach Wilson lost the May 19, 2026 Republican primary.

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Magistrate, Russell County, 3rd Magisterial District · Kentucky 2026 General Election · The Gist