Who is on the ballot in Madison County?

Both the City of Berea and the City of Richmond will elect a mayor and city council (Berea) and city commission (Richmond).

In Berea, the mayor’s race is between incumbent Bruce Fraley, who is being challenged by Troy Lane and Ricky Clontz. In the race for city council, the candidates are incumbents John Payne, Mike Barnett, Steve Caudill, Barry Poynter, and Katie Startzman. They will be challenged by Allison “Ali” Blair, Teresa L. Wren, former council member Ronnie Terrill, Leah Van Winkle, Brooke King, Regina Hudson, Alex Sipple, and Dan Sipple.

In Richmond, incumbent Robert R. Blythe will be challenged by Ed McDaniel for mayor, while in the race for city commissioner, incumbents Mendi Goble, Jim Newby, Tammy W. Cole, and Mike Brewer, will be challenged by Bruce Frederick, Krystin Arnold, Myron “Mike” Edwards, and Stephen Delaney.

Three people are on the ballot for United States Senator: Andy Barr (R), Charles Booker (D), and Christopher Campbell (KY). In the race for 6th District U.S. Representative, voters can choose between Ralph Alvarado (R), Zach Dembo (D), Jay J. Bowman (I), and Pete Lynch (KY). The 34th District senator’s race will be contested between incumbent Jared K. Carpenter (R), and Jessica D. McIntosh (D). Republican Josh Bray is running for 71st District State Representative, while in the race for 81st District State Representative, incumbent Deanna Frazier Gordon (R) is being challenged by Anthony Looney (D). Republican Timmy Truett is running for 89th District State Representative, while in the 91st District, it will be a battle between Darrell Billins (R) and David Johnson (D).

Billy Ackerman (R) is running unopposed for Property Valuation Administrator, as is Donna Agee (R) for County Judge Executive. Other candidates running unopposed include Jennie Y. Haymond (R) for County Attorney, Kenny Barger (R) for County Clerk, Tony Terry (R) for Sheriff, Doug Thomas (R) for Jailer, Jimmy Cornelison (D) for Coroner, Stuart W. Spencer (R) for County Surveyor, James Brian Combs (R) for First District Magistrate, Bruce Barnes (R) for Second District Magistrate, Billy Ray Hughes (R) for Third District Magistrate, and Chris Sipple (R) for Fourth District Magistrate.

For First District Constable, Republican Dustin Sweet is the lone candidate on the ballot, as are Republicans Steven Gregg (Second District Constable), Jonathan Fritze (Third District Constable), and Jonathan Brock (Fourth District Constable).

Lucy Ferguson VanMeter will face Will Moynahan for the 5th Appellate District Judge of the Court of Appeals, while Darrian D. Botts battles Tyler S. Frazier for a seat as the 25th Judicial District First Division Judge. Robert Jennings is the only candidate for 25th Judicial District 2nd Division Judge, and Earl-Ray Neal is the only candidate for 25th Judicial District 3rd Division Judge.

Brandon L. Rutherford is the candidate for the Third Educational District of the Madison County  Board of Education, while Lori Cobb is running for the Fourth Educational District. Jennifer Hobson and Stephen Riddle are on the ballot for the Berea Independent School District.