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Richard Tanner
Democratic · Kentucky · 2026Tanner 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.
Priorities
- Increased funding and modern equipment for first responders, per the campaign site
- Completing water and sewer infrastructure revitalization in the Farmdale area, per the campaign site
- Supporting affordable housing initiatives in downtown and other areas of the district, per the campaign site
On the ballot
Franklin County Magistrate - 5th District · Kentucky · 2026
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