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Paul Rister

Republican · Kentucky · 2026

Running for Calloway County Judge-Executive, Kentucky

Top priorities

From other published sources

  • Set a four-year county vision with measurable goals, per WKMS
  • Responsible budgeting, per WKMS
  • Road, bridge, and courthouse maintenance, per WKMS
Biography

Paul Rister is a retired 30-year Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife employee who is serving his second term as the county's 4th District magistrate, per WKMS. He won the May 2026 Republican primary in the judge-executive race over incumbent Kenny Imes. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

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