Charles Shaw, the incumbent constable in Barren County District 4, draws a number while Helena Birdwell, Barren Clerk, holds the basket. The drawing was held to decide ballot positions for candidates on the 2022 primary election ballot. Shaw will face John London on the Democratic ticket. The drawing was held inside the Barren County Fiscal Courtroom on Jan. 27, 2022.
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GLASGOW — The primary election draw was held across Kentucky Thursday, and local candidates participated at the Barren County Government Center.
There will not be a countywide Democratic primary election this year. The few Democrats on the ballot are magisterial candidates. Those candidates are elected by constituents across certain districts.
Dr. Troy A. Robertson is a candidate for Barren County Magistrate District 5. The district covers most of Barren County’s westside like the Red Cross, Bon Ayr and Rocky Hill communities.
“I didn’t know we would even do this to be honest with you,” Robertson said. “The clerk called and said the drawing would be this day, and I didn’t know if this was something they just took care of, or we showed up for. I learned that when she told me on the phone, but it’s a pretty simple process.”
Robertson is a first-time candidate for political office like many others on this year’s ballot. He was joined at the drawing alongside those newcomers, those who’ve been local candidates and some incumbents.
Helena C. Birdwell, Barren County Clerk, said election preparations are underway. The most immediate business to complete was the filing of candidates and the ballot drawing.
“It’s just the first opportunity for them to present themselves as a candidate and do something in person for the office that they’re running for,” Birdwell said.
The primary election is scheduled May 17, 2022.
When voting, constituents will see candidates listed in the order they pulled their names Thursday. Those drawing results are listed below.
Barren County Sheriff — a Republican primary only.
- Charles Bunch
- Steve Garrison
- Guy Turcotte
Barren County Jailer — a Republican primary only.
- Aaron Shirley
- Aaron Bennett
- Chris Pulley
Barren County Magistrate District 1 — a Republican primary only.
- Shannon White
- Jeff Botts
- Brandin Bartley
Barren County Magistrate District 2 — a Republican primary only.
- Kimberly D. Lambert
- Derek S. Pedigo
- Gala Huddleston
- William J. Muse
Barren County Magistrate District 3 — Republican
- Tony Richey
- Tim Durham
Barren County Magistrate District 3 — Democratic
- Steve Roberts
- Dennis R. Stephens
Barren County Magistrate District 4 — a Republican primary only.
- Tim Coomer
- David B. Steinhaus
Barren County Magistrate District 5 — Republican
- Marty Kinslow
- Troy Robertson
- Jason Simmons
- Jackie Perkins
Barren County Magistrate District 5 — Democratic
- Benjamin S. Nuckols
- Beverly B. Harbison
Barren County Magistrate District 6 — a Democratic primary only.
- Ronnie Stinson
- Patrick Nuckols
Barren County Magistrate District 7 — a Republican primary only.
- Matt Keith
- Mike Haynes
- Paul Furlong
Barren County Constable District 2 — a Republican primary only.
- Stuart Huddleston
- Freddie J. Wilkerson
Barren County Constable District 3 — a Democratic primary only.
- Thomas “Tommy” Neal Jr.
- Billy J. Baise
Barren County Constable District 4 — a Democratic primary only.
- Charles Shaw
- John London
Barren County Constable District 5 — a Democratic primary only.
- Gary A. Thomas
- Chris Furlong
