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Richard Tanner

Democratic · Kentucky · 2026

Running for Franklin County Magistrate - 5th District, Kentucky

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Increased funding and modern equipment for first responders
  • Completing water and sewer infrastructure revitalization in the Farmdale area
  • Supporting affordable housing initiatives in downtown and other areas of the district
Biography

Tanner is the sitting Fifth District Magistrate on the Franklin County Fiscal Court, seeking re-election to a second term, per Richard Tanner campaign site. Tanner is a military veteran and Murray State University graduate who spent more than 20 years as executive director of the Kentucky Magistrates and Commissioners Association, per Richard Tanner campaign site.

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