Fister and Graves are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Jessamine County election filings.
Daniel A. Fister (Republican), David Graves (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Kentucky House District 56; Daniel A. Fister is the sitting member, per the General Assembly roster (legislature.ky.gov). Party nominees were chosen at the May 19 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and minor-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate filings list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
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This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Daniel A. Fister, is on the ballot.
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Fister is a farmer, property manager and retired general contractor, per the campaign site. Fister's site describes service as Vice Chair of the House Agriculture Committee and as a member of the Kentucky House for the 56th District, per the campaign site.
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Graves is a high school science teacher known as Coach Graves who has dedicated a career of more than 30 years to the Woodford County school system, per the campaign site. Graves holds a degree in Police Administration and spent time as a Deputy Jailer, per the campaign site.
Who is running for Kentucky House District 56 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Kentucky House District 56 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Daniel A. Fister and David Graves. Candidate information follows official Jessamine County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Kentucky House District 56 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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Candidate roster from official Jessamine County and state election office filings, last verified October 14, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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