BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) — Kentuckians will elect a range of local and state officials in 2026.
With the filing window set to close on Jan. 9, the final day for candidates to submit paperwork, WBKO will continue to provide regular updates on who has filed to appear on ballots in your area.
This list only includes people who’ve filed for county or city offices. Candidates for state office are not included.
Warren County:
County Judge/Executive
Doug Gorman (R)
County Clerk
Lynette Yates (R)
Sheriff
Brett Hightower (R)
Jailer
Stephen Harmon (R)
Javen M. Roberson (R)
Property Valuation Administrator
Joshua R. Hardy (R)
Magistrate
Scott Lasley (R), District 1
Tom Lawrence (D), District 2
Rick Williams (R), District 3
Rex A. McWhorter (R), District 4
Terry Hendrick (R), Dist

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