Candidates File For 2018 Election

Deadline to file for 2018 election is January 29, 2018

Darren Doyle, story:
Almost a dozen names have officially been dropped in the political hat for the 2018 primary election, which is scheduled to take place next May.

Filing for Edmonson County Judge Executive is current Judge Wil Cannon (R), who is seeking his second term. Also filing for Judge Executive is Mark Woosley (D), who currently serves as District 6 Magistrate.

For Sheriff, three candidates have filed for office, all of which are republicans. Incumbent Sheriff Shane Doyle will seek a second term and will be challenged by both Amanda Coniglio and Kenneth Heath.

Current Edmonson County Circuit Court Clerk Tanya Hodges (R) is seeking re-election.

District 1 Magistrate Bennie "Buck" Simmons seeks re-election and will be challenged by first-time candidate Danny Goins (R). Also filing for Dist. 1 Mag is Mark Meeks (D).

Joe Durbin (D) is seeking re-election as District 2 Magistrate, and Clark Wood (R) is also seeking re-election as magistrate in District 3.

​All county offices are up for election in 2018.

Stay connected to EdmonsonVoice.com for more as the list becomes updated. 

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