Meet Your Republican Candidates: November 3, 2026 General Election
The November 3, 2026, General Election is approaching, and voters across Washington County and our surrounding districts will have the opportunity to elect representatives at the local, state, and federal levels.
The Washington County Republican Party is committed to its mission:
To elect candidates to office who will serve Washington County efficiently and effectively.
We invite our community to learn about the Republican candidates appearing on the ballot, explore their campaign information, and get involved in the election process.
Below is a directory of the Republican candidates.
Federal and State Candidates
Andy Barr — U.S. Senate
Andy Barr is running for the United States Senate in Kentucky.
Campaign website: https://barrforsenate.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RepAndyBarr
James R. Comer — U.S. House of Representatives, 1st Congressional District
James Comer is seeking election to represent Kentucky's 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Campaign website: https://jamescomer.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CongressmanComer
Ben Mudd — Kentucky State Senate, 14th District
Ben Mudd is the Republican candidate for Kentucky's 14th Senate District.
Campaign website: https://www.votemudd.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581906473210
Kim King — Kentucky State Representative, 55th District
Kim King is the Republican candidate for the 55th House District, which includes Washington County.
Washington County Candidates
Bud Blair — County Judge/Executive
Bud Blair is the Republican candidate for Washington County Judge/Executive.
Website: https://budblair.com/
Tim Ash — County Attorney
Tim Ash is the Republican candidate for Washington County Attorney.
County Attorney's website: https://wckyattorney.com/
Joe Allen Carpenter — Sheriff
Joe Allen Carpenter is the Republican candidate for Washington County Sheriff.
Joe T. Mudd — Jailer
Joe T. Mudd is the Republican candidate for Washington County Jailer.
Garland Len Benedict — Coroner
Garland Len Benedict is the Republican candidate for Washington County Coroner.
Magistrate Candidates
Magistrates serve on the county's fiscal court and participate in local government decisions affecting Washington County.
Dallas D. Lewis — 1st Magisterial District
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dallas.lewis.37
Justin D. Hatchett — 2nd Magisterial District
Bobby L. Russell — 3rd Magisterial District
Ronnie Huntsberger — 4th Magisterial District
John W. Vize — 5th Magisterial District
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/john.vize.9
Get Involved
Local elections matter. The decisions made by our elected officials affect county services, public safety, budgets, roads, and the future of our communities.
We encourage Washington County residents to learn about the candidates, ask questions, attend local events, and participate in the election.
General Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Stay connected with the Washington County Republican Party for candidate updates, community events, election information, and opportunities to get involved.
Washington County Republican Party
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