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As the deadline to file for the 2026 Primary Election draws near, here is an overview of the incumbents and candidates who have already submitted their paperwork for seats in Hopkins County.
COUNTY JUDGE-EXECUTIVE
Incumbent Jack Whitfield, Jr. – Republican (11/05)
COUNTY CLERK
Incumbent Keenan Cloern – Republican (11/05)
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Incumbent Lee Riddle – Republican (11/05)
SHERIFF
Charlie Young – Republican (11/05)
JAILER
Incumbent Mike Lewis – Republican (11/05)
Lydon Logan – Republican (12/31)
CORONER
Incumbent Dennis Mayfield – Republican (11/17)
PROPERTY VALUATION ADMINISTRATOR
Incumbent Joe Blue – Republican (11/07)
MAGISTRATE DISTRICT 1
Incumbent Ricky Lane Whitaker – Republican (11/07)
MAGISTRATE DISTRICT 2
Incumbent Buddy Cardwell – Republican (11/05)
MAGISTRATE DISTRICT 3
Incumbent Vickie Dickerson Thomison – Democrat (11/05)
Tim Riggs – Republican (12/01)
MAGISTATE DISTRICT 4
Incumbent Ronnie Noel – Republican (11/05)
Charles Donald Yarbrough – Democrat (11/07)
MAGISTRATE DISTRICT 5
Incumbent Billy Parrish – Independent (11/13)
Charles Bowles – Republican (11/10)
MAGISTRATE DISTRICT 6
Incumbent Charles Beshears – Democrat (11/13)
MAGISTRATE DISTRICT 7
Incumbent Hannah Miner Myers – Republican (11/22)
DISTRICT 1 CONSTABLE
Incumbent David Moss – Democrat (12/22)
DISTRICT 2 CONSTABLE
Incumbent Darrell Todd – Democrat (12/17)
DISTRICT 3 CONSTABLE
James Woodruff – Democrat (11/05)
**CITY OF MADISONVILLE RACES**
MAYOR
Incumbent Kevin Cotton – Nonpartisan (11/05)
WARD 1
Incumbent Misty Lee Cavanaugh – Nonpartisan (12/02)
WARD 2
Incumbent Marvin Hightower – Nonpartisan (11/25)
WARD 4
Incumbent Larry Noffsinger – Nonpartisan (11/06)
WARD 5
Incumbent Frank Stevenson – Nonpartisan (11/13)
The last day candidates can file to run is January 9, with the Primary Election set for Tuesday, May 13.
