Henderson County, Kentucky

Henderson County Magistrate, District 1

Stanley and Douglas are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Henderson County election filings.

About this race

J.R. Stanley won the Republican primary over Keith Berry, describing himself in a Hendersonian candidate profile as a challenger to the district's incumbent. He meets Democratic nominee Jon Drew Douglas, who was unopposed in his primary, in November, per the county's official general-election candidate list.

What this office does

Justice of the peace. Justices of the peace handle the lowest-level court matters: small claims, evictions, traffic and minor criminal cases, and, in some states, marriages and inquests. The office is part of the judiciary, so candidates are limited in what they may promise.

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J.R. Stanley

Republican

Top priorities

From other published sources

Economic development for local small businesses, per The Hendersonian
Road and infrastructure funding for the district, per The Hendersonian
Increased county support for volunteer fire departments, per The Hendersonian

Biography

J.R. Stanley is a retired City of Henderson Street Superintendent who managed multi-million dollar public works budgets and now serves as president of the Baskett Community Fire Department, per The Hendersonian. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Jon Drew Douglas

Democratic

Top priorities

From other published sources

Support for youth and educational investment, per The Hendersonian
Support for local agriculture, per The Hendersonian
Resources for law enforcement and fire services, per The Hendersonian

Biography

Jon Drew Douglas is an HVAC technician for Henderson County Schools with more than 25 years in school maintenance, per The Hendersonian. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Henderson County Magistrate, District 1 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Henderson County Magistrate, District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: J.R. Stanley and Jon Drew Douglas. Candidate information follows official Henderson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Henderson County Magistrate, District 1 election in Kentucky?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Kentucky are on the Kentucky election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Henderson County and state election office filings, last verified October 16, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

J.R. Stanley, full profile Jon Drew Douglas, full profile Official Kentucky election office