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Rockcastle County, Kentucky

Kentucky Court of Appeals, 3rd District

One candidate is tracked for Kentucky Court of Appeals, 3rd District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Greg Lay. Candidate information follows official Rockcastle County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Elected by the voters of the 3rd Appellate District, which covers 25 counties, so this race is on every November 3, 2026 ballot there. One name is on the ballot for this seat; it still prints. District lines are set by KRS 21A.010.

What this office does

Appellate or supreme court justice. Appellate judges review decisions of trial courts for legal error rather than retrying facts. A state supreme court is the final word on state law and the state constitution. Candidates may describe their experience and judicial philosophy but may not promise outcomes in particular cases.

This race. Nonpartisan: candidates appear without party labels. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Greg Lay

Nonpartisan

Biography

Greg Lay is a sitting judge with more than 20 years of judicial experience and is a candidate for Kentucky Court of Appeals, 3rd District, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Kentucky Court of Appeals, 3rd District in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Kentucky Court of Appeals, 3rd District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Greg Lay. Candidate information follows official Rockcastle County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Kentucky Court of Appeals, 3rd District 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 profiles
Greg Lay, full profileOfficial Kentucky election office