Laurel County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026

Andrew Yaden is a Republican candidate. No further biographical information, policy positions, or details about the specific office or jurisdiction he is seeking were available in the provided research notes.

Travis Gregory is a Republican Party candidate running for election to the Laurel County Constable 4 District in Kentucky. He is on the ballot in the Republican primary scheduled for May 19, 2026.

Curtis W. Goss is a nonpartisan candidate. No biographical information or political campaign details were found in the provided research notes for Curtis W. Goss.

Sharon J. Benge is a Nonpartisan individual whose professional background includes being an active Sales Associate with the Kentucky Real Estate Commission since 1995. She is associated with Weichert, Realtors- Ford Brothers, operating out of London, Kentucky.

Chase L. Carson ran for election to the London City Council At-large in Kentucky, appearing on the general election ballot on November 5, 2024. Biographical information and campaign themes for Chase L. Carson were not available through Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

Jamie D. Gibson, an account sales manager, is seeking a seat on the London City Council. He is 40 years old, married with four children, and completed his education through the American School of Correspondence.

Priorities: Infrastructure · Growth · Improved communication and transparency between city leaders and residents

Matthew E. Allen is a nonpartisan candidate who was motivated to run for office after learning about utility taxes being siphoned into the general fund. He advocates for honest governance and public services.

Priorities: Reforming utility taxes and funding · Promoting honest governance and transparency in public services · Developing sustainable solutions for repairing decaying infrastructure

Johnny S. Miller served as Mayor of Fernandina Beach, where city commission elections are nonpartisan. During his tenure, he cast a decisive "yes" vote that allowed the Amelia Bluff housing project to proceed, preventing a potential lawsuit against the city. This decision, while controversial to some, was seen by supporters as a fair and reasonable choice that aligned with prior city approvals and developer investmen

Priorities: Supporting housing development projects · Protecting taxpayers from potential lawsuits · Facilitating development agreements that include community and environmental benefits

John Crawford is a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing District 1. He assumed office in 2016 and currently serves as Chairman of the State & Local Government Committee.

Priorities: Prohibiting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in state and local governments and public colleges · Appropriating public funding for private school vouchers · Requiring photo identification for the purchase of vape products

Jason Neal Ivey is a candidate running in the primary race for Magistrate District 1. He is competing against Tonya Poindexter and John Crawford for the county-level position.

Jacob Daniels is a Republican who ran for District 11 of the Oregon House of Representatives in 2012, where he was defeated in the primary. He previously served on the Creswell City Council and was the Oregon campaign director for Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign.

Steven Cornett ran for election to the Harmon County Sheriff in Oklahoma. He was on the ballot in the Republican primary on June 18, 2024. Ballotpedia did not receive biographical information for Steven Cornett.

David Westerfield is an IT manager and ruling elder who resides in Fort Worth, TX. His party affiliation is unknown, and he participated in the 2020 Spanish Fort, AL Mayor Election in Alabama.

Priorities: Protection of unborn life · Opposition to wealth redistribution

Walter T. Hulett is a Republican candidate for Laurel County Judge-Executive in the 2026 election cycle. With over four decades in education, including experience in strategic budget planning with the Kentucky Department of Education, Hulett is one of four candidates seeking the Republican nomination.

Priorities: Sustainable growth and development, including infrastructure improvements to attract new economic opportunities. · Ensuring access to good high-paying jobs, affordable housing, and quality healthcare for residents.

Matt Orr, a lifelong resident of London, Kentucky, is running for Mayor of London in the May 19, 2026 primary election. He launched his first mayoral campaign driven by concerns over increasing division within the city and a desire to make community changes.

Priorities: Addressing homelessness · Improving communication and transparency · Restoring a sense of unity among residents

Felix Day Jr. is a Republican candidate. No further biographical information or details about his political career are available in the provided research notes.