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Magistrate, Woodford County

District 2

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Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A magistrate (justice of the peace) represents one magisterial district on the fiscal court, which passes the county's ordinances and budget.

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Chris HootenCandidate photo — The Woodford Sun (candidate announcement)

Chris Hooten

Republican

Real estate, land management, agriculture and construction

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John GentryCandidate photo — The Woodford Sun (candidate announcement)

John Gentry

DemocraticIncumbent

2nd District magistrate

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