Candidate Filings Begin Taking Shape in Barren County for 2026 Elections
By Jeff Jobe, Community Publisher
Barren County’s 2026 election cycle is already taking shape as candidates continue to file for county and city offices ahead of the January 9, 2026, deadline. Several key races have drawn early interest, including sheriff, magistrate positions, and the nonpartisan race for Glasgow mayor.
According to the latest publicly reported filings, the following candidates have officially entered local races for the 2026 ballot:
COUNTYWIDE OFFICES
County Judge/Executive:
Jamie Bewley Byrd (R), incumbent.
County Clerk:
Helena Chase Birdwell (R), incumbent.
County Attorney:
Mike Richardson (R), incumbent.
Coroner:
Timothy O. Gibson (R).
Sheriff:
- Adam Bow (R)
- Freddie Joe Wilkerson (R)
- Steve Garrison (R)
Jailer:
Aaron Shirley (R), incumbent.
Property Valuation Administrator (PVA):
Kimberly D. Shipley (R), incumbent.
MAGISTRATE FILINGS
District 2:
Derek Pedigo (R)
District 3:
Charley Bunch (R)
Tim Durham (R)
District 4:
Tim Coomer (R)
District 5:
Marty Kinslow (R)
Steven Hernandez (R)
District 6:
Ronnie Lynn Stinson (D)
District 7:
Brad Groce (R)
CONSTABLE FILINGS
District 4:
Wayne Pedigo (R)
CITY OF GLASGOW FILINGS
Mayor of Glasgow (Nonpartisan):
Bob R. Miller
Henry Royse
Glasgow City Council (Nonpartisan):
Cathy Thomas
Elizabeth Dale Shoemaker
Emberlyn Miller
Jamie Read Fancher
Korbin Thomas Miller
Marna Kirkpatrick
Vernon Randall Cundiff
CITY OF PARK CITY FILINGS
Mayor of Park City (Nonpartisan):
Donna Scavo
MORE FILINGS EXPECTED
With more than a month remaining before the filing deadline, additional candidates are expected to enter various races. Kentucky’s statewide filing window for local offices closes January 9, 2026, after which final ballot positions will be set.
Jobe Publishing will continue tracking filings and will provide updates in print and online for all counties we serve.
For candidate announcements or campaign submissions, contact Jeff Jobe at 270-590-6625 or jobe@jobeinc.com.
