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Nelson County, Kentucky

Kentucky House District 50

See where Massaroni and Netherton stand on schools, roads and health care. Names follow official Nelson County election filings.

About this race

Candy Massaroni (Republican), J. D. Netherton (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Kentucky House District 50; Candy Massaroni 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.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Candy Massaroni, is on the ballot.

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Candy Massaroni

Candy Massaroni

RepublicanIncumbent

Biography

Candy Massaroni is the incumbent Republican state representative for Kentucky House District 50, covering Nelson County, a seat she has held since January 2023, according to the Kentucky Legislative Research Commission. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

J. D. Netherton

J. D. Netherton

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Healthcare
  • Infrastructure
  • Education
Biography

Netherton was born in Jefferson County, moved to Nelson County in 2020, and has worked a wide range of jobs including restaurants, retail and warehouses, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Kentucky House District 50 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Kentucky House District 50 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Candy Massaroni and J. D. Netherton. Candidate information follows official Nelson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on schools, roads and health care.

When is the Kentucky House District 50 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.

How do I see my exact Nelson County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Nelson County and state election office filings, last verified October 14, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Bardstown Independent Board of EducationNelson County Board of Education, Division 1Nelson County Board of Education, Division 4See all 20 Nelson County races
Candidate profiles
Candy Massaroni, full profileJ. D. Netherton, full profileOfficial Kentucky election office