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Martin County, Kentucky

Kentucky House District 97

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2 candidates are tracked for Kentucky House District 97 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Bobby W. McCool and Rebekah D. Skaggs. Candidate information follows official Martin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Bobby W. McCool (Republican), Rebekah D. Skaggs (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Kentucky House District 97; Bobby W. McCool 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.

Bobby W. McCool

Bobby W. McCool

Republican · Incumbent

Bobby W. McCool is the Republican candidate for Kentucky House District 97 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate filings. Bobby W. McCool is a sitting member for the district, per the General Assembly roster (legislature.ky.gov). No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.

Rebekah D. Skaggs

Democratic

Rebekah D. Skaggs is the Democratic candidate for Kentucky House District 97 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate filings. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.

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Candidate roster from official Martin County Supervisor of Elections filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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