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Many local candidates announce intentions to run for office in 2026

Candidate filing opened Wednesday for 2026 elections in Kentucky, and many local incumbents and challengers wasted no time submitting paperwork or announcing their intentions.

McCracken County Sheriff Ryan Norman, Graves County Sheriff Jon Hayden, and Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hilbrecht announced Wednesday that they have filed to run for reelection in their respective counties.

Daronda Tyler has tossed her hat in the ring to become McCracken County Clerk. Tyler has been the Chief Deputy Clerk and has worked in that office for 22 years. Current Clerk Jamie Huskey announced earlier this week that she will not seek re-election.

In McCracken County, two people announced that they want the District 2 seat on the Fiscal Court. Businessman Jeff Parker announced his candidacy for McCracken County Commissioner in District 2. Parker has held that position previously. Former McCracken County jailer David Knight also announced his candidacy for that seat.

In Crittenden County, candidates filing on the first day were all Republicans. They include Daryl Tabor for County Clerk, Perry Newcom for Judge-Executive, Evan Head for Sheriff, Todd Perryman for Property Valuation Administrator, Bart Frazer and Chad Nelson for County Attorney, Robbie Kirk for Jailer, and Brennan Cruce for Magistrate District 5.

In Cadiz, Mitzi Thomas-Lawson announced her candidacy for mayor to face incumbent Todd King. 

In Livingston County, Sheriff Bobby Davidson announced on social media that he will not be seeking re-election after 16 years of serving in that position. 

Wednesday was the earliest date for the affixing of signatures on Kentucky candidate filing forms for an office on the ballot in 2026. January 9 is the final day to file.
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